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Straightforward version control for CAD |
GrabCAD Workbench is an online platform to share CAD files and collaborate on projects, featuring version history tracking. It integrates directly with SolidWorks with a toolbar add-in and a desktop application.
If you already have a GrabCAD account, you can skip this step.
{% hint style="info" %} GrabCAD Community and GrabCAD Workbench accounts are the same {% endhint %}
Creating a GrabCAD account is a straightforward process, first naviagte to:
{% embed url="https://workbench.grabcad.com/workbench/register" %} Link to create a GrabCAD account {% endembed %}
In the company details section, choose job level as "Student" first before filling anything else out. The company name section should change to school name; type "University of California, Berkeley" (or some variation thereof) in the text box.
Proceed through the signup process.
Be sure to go to your email to confirm the account.
{% hint style="success" %} You've now successfully created a GrabCAD account! {% endhint %}
STAR parts currently follow the set naming convention outlined at https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/documentation/solidworks-file-conventions found under Tutorials --> Operations --> SolidWorks file conventions. All parts in STAR GrabCAD projects created after 2019 must follow this format. If you have questions, just ask in #operations!
Message the email you used to sign up for GrabCAD to the Operations Lead (@mcelly#1609) along with a copy of the previous paragraph on naming to obtain an invitation to STAR's GrabCAD page. Let them know which projects you need access to, if possible.
The GrabCAD Workbench desktop application allows you to sync CAD files from your projects so that you have a local copy on your computer. It also installs the companion SolidWorks toolbar.
Navigate to the following link to download the installer:
{% embed url="https://workbench.grabcad.com/workbench/download" %} GrabCAD Workbench desktop app installer {% endembed %}
Continue through the installation process. After completing the installation, be sure to log in with your GrabCAD account.
{% hint style="success" %} You've now successfully installed the GrabCAD Workbench desktop application! {% endhint %}
You may want to unsubscribe from Workbench emails here (there are a lot!): https://workbench.grabcad.com/account/workbench_notifications
{% content-ref url="using-grabcad-workbench-in-solidworks.md" %} using-grabcad-workbench-in-solidworks.md {% endcontent-ref %}
{% content-ref url="../general-tutorials/how-to-use-solidworks-templates.md" %} how-to-use-solidworks-templates.md {% endcontent-ref %}