How to Design SolidWorks Assignments That Involve 3DEXPERIENCE Collaboration & Data Management

Many students jump directly into SolidWorks part creation, only to later realize that half of their marks are based on:

• How data is shared
• How collaboration roles are assigned
• How access and visibility are controlled

According to page 1 of the assignment document, Collaborative Spaces act as a “secure vault for your data.” You need to know who sees what, and who gets access before designing anything.

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So before modeling:

1. Read all assignment instructions related to collaborative setup.
2. Highlight any requirements about data accessibility, team roles, or workflow processing.
3. Identify whether you’re working alone or as part of a group.

If the assignment asks for documentation of collaboration settings, treat that as important as the actual SolidWorks design.

Step 2: Know the Structure of a 3DEXPERIENCE-Based SolidWorks Assignment

From the uploaded brief, here’s what commonly appears in such assignments:

According to page 4, “permissions define who gets to do what,” ranging from Public Reader (basic visibility) to Owner (full administrative access).

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If your assignment involves working with simulated team members, you may be asked to:

1. Create roles
2. Select visibility settings
3. Reflect this setup in your project documentation

Step 3: Planning is More Important Than Modeling

Before opening SolidWorks, ASK YOURSELF:

• What role will I take in this virtual team? (Author? Contributor?)
• Is the design visible to only my team (Protected) or also mentors (Public)?
• Do I need to simulate collaboration or file release based on maturity?

From page 2: “Collaborative spaces are meant for controlling access and visibility. Not for organizing data.”

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Many students treat spaces like folders. Avoid that mistake.

Correct approach

Think: “Who will use this model, and at what stage?” Then set visibility accordingly.

Step 4: Configuring Collaborative Spaces in 3DEXPERIENCE

A typical assignment expects you to either simulate this setup or explain it clearly.

Here’s how you’d practically do it:

• Open 3DSpace app → create or access a Collaborative Space
• Select Common Space for general templates or Design Space for project work
• Assign users and roles based on your assignment requirements

Set visibility:

• Private – only invited members can see (best for exam work)
• Protected – visible after release
• Public – widely accessible (rare for student work)

Page 3 of the assignment clearly explains these visibility options.

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Step 5: SolidWorks Model Creation with Collaboration in Mind

Once the collaborative aspect is set, move to the actual modeling.

Best Practices:

• Always name parts based on your space/project naming convention
• Save directly to your collaborative environment instead of local drive (if required)
• Use revision history to track design maturity
• Avoid overwriting files—upload as “Save with new revision” if team sharing is expected

Pro Tip (based on page 2): As projects grow, you may create additional spaces. But don’t treat them like folders!

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This implies that your part management in SolidWorks must align with access permissions, not structure.

Step 6: Documentation – The Most Overlooked Scoring Component

Students often lose marks not due to wrong design, but because they didn’t justify their space and permission choices.

Suggested structure for documentation:

1. Objective of the model and collaboration setup
2. Choice of collaborative space (Common vs Design)
3. Selected visibility option + reasoning
4. Job roles assigned to each team member
5. Workflow descriptions (maturity states, revisions)
6. Final SolidWorks model summary

Always reference pages from standards or course material if possible.

When Should You Seek solidworks assignment help?

• If you're confused about visibility settings (Private vs Protected)
• If you’re not sure which role (Author/Leader) you should simulate
• If your institution uses PDM or 3DEXPERIENCE integration and you don’t know how to connect it
• If you're losing marks for documentation even though your CAD model is correct

Professional solidworks assignment help can provide customized guidance, including writing workflow reports, setting up CAD collaboration environments, and polishing your documentation to meet academic expectations.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in These Assignments

Example Approach (Without Solving Your Specific Assignment)

Let’s imagine you’re working on a mechanical bracket design where:

• You are the Author
• Your instructor acts as Contributor
• A peer reviewer is assigned as Reader

You might set up:

• Collaborative Space → "Design Space"
• Visibility → Protected (so only visible after maturity state is met)
• Role mapping → Author (you), Reader (reviewer), Contributor (instructor)

In your documentation, explain how this matches typical engineering team workflows.

Final Workflow Checklist

Final Thoughts: Your Design is Only as Good as Its Collaboration Strategy

The uploaded document emphasizes that understanding visibility, permissions, and roles reduces confusion and improves workflow efficiency. As stated on page 5: “By combining the right visibility settings with clear permission roles, you can keep your projects secure, your teams aligned, and your workflows smooth.”

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That’s exactly what examiners want you to demonstrate in such assignments.