Saving new revisions of drawings+models

[sixmillionways]

Hi,

I'm sure that this is a very simple question but I would like to find out whether there is a better way of saving old revisions of drawings and models as I update them.

Currently when I want to up-revision a model/drawing, I save copies of both in an 'old versions' folder, then rename the two original files and make the necessary changes to the model (which then automatically update on the drawing). Is this an efficient way of doing this or can anyone help me do things differently?

Thanks in advance for any advice...

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Many people just create a PDF or eDrawing copy of the drawing.

If you also need to save the actual model, then what you are doing sounds fine.

PDMWorks (or similar) would help with revision control.

 

[JMirisola]

Talk about having to micro-manage. You really should look at PDMWorks, it'll make your life a whole lot easier. IMO

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[ctopher]

I agree. Use PDMWorks. Saving each part as a different file will eat up your storage/disc space quickly.

Chris
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[MadMango]

We did exactly as you did sixmillionways, with over 80k model files for 8yrs (22 seats), no PDMworks. Our subfolders were titled "Rev". We had very little trouble with the system, but it takes discipline.

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