Prerequisites
Administrator permissions in 3DEXPERIENCE
Access to Platform Management
ℹ️ Info
The CoLab integration uses 3DEXPERIENCE Web Services to retrieve CAD data and securely upload it to CoLab.
Create the CoLab App
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
💡 Tip
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
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.
CAD Compatibility
⚠️ Important
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