A web-based solution for collaborative design supporting multiple CAD systems

Abstract

Collaborative engineering design is a time-consuming process because the collaborative partners are spatially distant and familiar with divergent software solutions due to their local circumstances. The data compatibility problem rises between collaborating groups because each group uses a particular software solution that is different from other groups. A platform independent web-based solution for collaborative CAD system, that supports files of multiple CAD systems as well, has been implemented in this paper. The implemented solution saves time by providing web-based editing and visualization and preserves the design intent that makes it reusable.