This article describes how to set up the CoLab integration for 3DEXPERIENCE. Once configured, users can add the CoLab widget to their dashboards and start uploading files.
Before you start
Before going through the set up steps, make sure:
You have Administrator permissions in 3DEXPERIENCE with access to Platform Management.
The 3DEXPERIENCE URL(s) are added to CoLab’s allowlist:
Share the relevant URLs with us at [email protected] to complete the configuration.
The 3DEXPERIENCE URL(s) must use HTTPS (HTTP is not supported).
ℹ️ Info
The CoLab integration uses 3DEXPERIENCE Web Services to retrieve CAD data and securely upload it to CoLab.
Steps to create the CoLab app
In 3DEXPERIENCE, navigate to: Platform Management → Members → Invite & Grant Roles.
In Additional Apps, click Create Additional App.
Enter the following values:
Short Name: CoLab
Long Name: CoLab Widget
Type: Widget
Storage Type: External
Source Code URL: Contact CoLab support to request the widget URL
Configuration File URL: Leave blank
Preview (optional): Use this file
💡 Tips
You can customize the app names (Short Name and Long Name).
The source code can be hosted internally, if needed. Contact [email protected] for more information.
By default, the widget is Available to all members. You can disable this and assign access per user or role.
Result
If the steps have been completed successfully:
The CoLab app is available in the Compass Menu.
Users can add it to dashboards.
The integration is ready to use.
Follow Use the CoLab Integration in 3DEXPERIENCE to start uploading files.
⚠️ Important note on CAD compatibility
Cloud CAD environments (CATIA V6, SolidWorks Cloud) and drawings (2D) require Derived Outputs to be generated in 3DEXPERIENCE (contact your 3DEXPERIENCE partner to enable automatic Derived Outputs).
Desktop CAD → Authoring Files are automatically available
Cloud CAD or drawings → Derived Outputs must be configured