Can I use CAD ROOMS alongside my existing CAD software?

Yes. CAD ROOMS is a PDM system, not a CAD tool. The Desktop App syncs your cloud projects to a local folder on your computer. You open and edit files directly in your preferred CAD software — SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, Creo, NX, or any other tool — just like working with local files. When you save your changes, the Desktop App automatically detects the updates and syncs the modified files back to the cloud. Your team sees the latest version instantly, with full version history preserved.

How does CAD ROOMS handle data migration from an existing PDM?

For file servers and shared drives, migration is instant via the Desktop App — simply move your existing project folders into the CAD ROOMS sync folder and your files are immediately versioned in the cloud. For teams migrating from legacy PDM systems like SOLIDWORKS PDM or Vault, CAD ROOMS offers managed migration support on Business plans to ensure a smooth, organized transition. Most small teams are fully operational within 1–2 days.

Is CAD ROOMS secure enough for regulated industries?

Yes. CAD ROOMS uses AES-256 end-to-end encryption, holds SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, and is fully GDPR-compliant. Granular role-based permissions and detailed audit trails support compliance requirements. By moving to CAD ROOMS' cloud infrastructure, you also eliminate common on-premise IT risks such as single points of failure, hardware damage, and the complexity of managing manual backups.

Can my suppliers and external partners access CAD ROOMS for free?

Yes. CAD ROOMS provides unlimited free guest viewer access. External partners can view, annotate, and comment on designs through the web-based CAD viewer without any additional licensing costs.

Do I need a VPN to access my CAD files remotely?

No. Unlike on-premise solutions such as SOLIDWORKS PDM — which require VPN connections that often slow down performance — CAD ROOMS is cloud-native and works anywhere with an internet connection. The Desktop App uses local caching to deliver fast, local-drive performance while keeping everything securely synced to the cloud.

Am I locked into a long-term contract with CAD ROOMS?

No. Monthly plans are pay-as-you-go with no contract — you can cancel anytime. Annual plans offer a 20% discount ($60/user/month vs. $75 monthly) and require a one-year commitment.

Can I visually compare changes between design versions?

Yes. CAD ROOMS features CAD Diffing, which lets you see exactly what changed between two versions of a 3D model visually — not just a list of metadata. This is a critical feature for design reviews that many competing platforms lack.

Does CAD ROOMS provide scalable storage for large CAD assemblies?

Yes. Storage scales with your plan: 100 GB per editor on Team, 1 TB on Business, and custom storage for Enterprise. The Desktop App uses local caching, so even multi-gigabyte assemblies load at local-drive speed while remaining securely versioned in the cloud.

Can we deploy CAD ROOMS on our own servers?

Yes. For teams requiring full data sovereignty, CAD ROOMS offers on-premise deployment under the Enterprise plan. This gives you total control over where your intellectual property is stored — an option that most cloud-only competitors like OpenBOM and Sibe PDM do not support.

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Christina Rebel, CEO of CAD ROOMS and Co-founder of Wikifactory. She has spent over a decade building cloud-based collaboration tools for engineering teams and has written on engineering workflows for DEVELOP3D and Eureka Magazine.

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