How to Manage Revision History

How to Manage Revision History

Version Control

Revision History

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The Revision History in CAD ROOMS tracks every revision of an individual file — giving teams full traceability over its lifecycle from design to release.

Overview

Each time a file is updated or released, CAD ROOMS automatically records a new revision.
This ensures all changes — both minor and major — are traceable, reviewable, and recoverable.

Revision Types

Type
Example
Created By
Description
Minor Revision
A.1 → A.2
Revision Upload
Internal design update (e.g., geometry change, drawing tweak)
Major Revision
A.2 → B.1
Manual Release or ECO
Official release for production, client, or compliance

How to View Revision History

  1. Go to your Project → Files tab.
  1. Right-click the file → select Revisions.
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  1. A panel appears showing:
      • Revision number (e.g., A.1, A.2, B.1)
      • Contributor name
      • Timestamp
      • Revision description (if added)
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You can also view revision history directly in the 3D Viewer using the Revision Dropdown Menu.

Access Permissions

Role
Access Level
Admins
✅ Full access
Collaborators
✅ Full access
Viewers
🔒 View & Download

Best Practices

  • Always add a clear revision message during release.
  • Share specific revisions when sending to manufacturers or clients.
  • Reference revision numbers in your Bill of Materials (BOM) for clarity.
  • Use File Release or ECO Release for controlled version promotion.

Why It Matters

  • Design traceability — Know exactly how a file evolved.
  • Version confidence — Eliminate confusion over “latest version.”
  • Audit-ready history — Track every modification and release step.
  • Data integrity — Keep revision records consistent across all contributors.

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