CoLab supports uploading of 2D files (PDF, JPG, etc.), 3D part files (SLDPRT, PRT, STEP, STL, FBX, JT, etc.), and assemblies (SLDASM, ASM, CATPRODUCT, etc.). For a complete list of all file formats that CoLab supports, see our Supported File Formats article.
You can upload CAD data and other documents to CoLab from your desktop or directly from your PDM or PLM system via one of our integrations.
This article explains how to upload files from your desktop. For information on uploading files to CoLab from your PLM or CAD software, visit the Integrations section of our knowledge base.
Uploading files to CoLab from your desktop
There are several locations within CoLab where you can initiate a file upload.
Uploading a file from Drive
Within a workspace, open the Drive menu and click + New, then select Upload a File.
Uploading files to a folder
Within a workspace, right click any file folder and select Upload File to Folder.
The Upload Files modal will appear using either option. You can add as many files as you wish for uploading. You also have the option to upload the files or upload and request a review at same time.
Option 3: From the Home Page
From the home page, select Upload a file. Select the workspace you want to upload the file to and add your file(s) to upload.
Uploading parent level assemblies
CoLab supports uploading parent level assemblies. To upload a parent level assembly, select or drag and drop the parent level assembly file any supporting subassemblies and all child part files. Select Add assembly parent file.
CoLab will suggest the parent assembly file, however if CoLab selects the incorrect parent assembly file, click the 3 dots to the right of the incorrect parent assembly file name and select Change parent file.
Once the correct parent assembly file has been selected, upload the file. The parent assembly file will be the only file that appears in Drive and it will contain all the data from the subassemblies and child parts.
Note: Do you want to upload a revision of a file already uploaded to CoLab? See our article on File Revision Management for file revision best practices.
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