In order to work with three people on the same file while working from home, we tried dropbox.
It's relatively practical because we have all the files locally on our computers. The synchronization is almost instantaneous.
But, one major problem though: dropbox doesn't sync hidden files.
Example:
test. SLDPRT
~$essai. SLDPRT
the ~$essai file . SLDPRT doesn't sync, so user B doesn't see that user A is working on it. So it's very painful because you really have to work on separate parts. And there is a big risk of crushing the work of a colleague.
Question:
I tried SYNC.COM: same problem.
Do you know of a service (like Dropbox) that synchronizes an entire directory between several remote computers? Hidden files included?
Hello I tested: Dropbox; GrabCAD Workbench; Teams. I liked GrabCAD Workbench but like dropbox these apps are not validated internally. Teams does the job with the local synchronization of the associated SharePoint library (we manage user rights on this library. The only downside is that Teams works perfectly with files (Office) but for the CAD the Check-in/Check-out operation must be done manually at the risk of overwriting the work of colleagues, after that, as the library is versioned, there is little risk of loss.
Hi all I just tested GoodSync (GS) to sync files between my PC and Google Drive. On paper it looks great.
Unfortunately, I don't have the impression that it works as we would like. When I switch a file to read-only in windows explorer, GS doesn't see any difference. so it can't work better in SolidWorks. The problem probably comes from the fact that the copy cannot be done because it is not the same file management system between Windows and Google Drive. The options below cannot be checked (at least they don't stay unchecked).
If anyone finds a way to do it, I'm all for it. Thank you
I don't understand why you monitor the "read-only" attribute.
In the examples I gave at the beginning of my post:
test. SLDPRT
-> this file does not become read-only when you open the test part.
~$essai. SLDPRT
-> this file does not become read-only when you open the test part. On the other hand, it is in a "hidden" attribute. And this attribute is well preserved in the propagation between my PC2, PC3, ...
What is your problem with "read-only" and solidworks files?
Ok, the mistake is me. So if I understand correctly, the fact that a file is trying. SLDPRT either "read-only" or writable in SW goes through the ~$essai file. SLDPRT However, in which directory is this ~$essai file created. SLDPRT? I can't find it in the same directory as my trial file . SLDPRT although I asked to show the hidden files in windows explorer.
In the same directory, solidworks creates a ~$essai part . SLDPRT (which is a hidden file)
(when you edit ~$essai. SLDPRT with a text editor, there is only the name of the "windows user" who opened the file inside the file. I guess it's thanks to this file that another solidworks (from another user, on another PC, who opens this same file test. SLDPRT) realizes that the file is already open by another user.
Hence the idea of wanting a sync of everything in the folder, including the ~$ files
When I open my trial file. SLDPRT which is on my desktop, SW creates its duplicate ~$essai. SLDPRT Now I open this same file from a C:\CAO\ directory and I don't have this ~$essai anymore. SLDPRT
I'm also from the Loire. What is the region you are in? I've been working from home for two years and I'm interested in different file sharing and collaboration solutions in order to evolve.
For me under w10 the temporary files are still created, but hidden by default it seems to me. To display them, you have to play with the "show hidden files" options.
I say all this from memory without having the proof in front of me!
