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File Organization and Naming Standards

When using SolidWorks PDM, it is important to consider file organization and assembly creation as to minimize confusion and increase clarity for all users. The structure below should be utilized for all of PDM, regardless of subsystem.

Organization

Note: "SolarGators" PDM access is stored in a local file of your choice during installation, that is the starting point for accessing PDM as described here and here.
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1. SolarGators is firstly organized by vehicle: Car ####

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2. Car #### is then organized into:
  • Folders: Aerobody, Battery Pack, Cockpit, Structures, Suspension
  • Assemblies: Car #### Full Assembly

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3. Any "Subsystem" is then organized, as necessary, into folders, assemblies, and parts:

  • "Full Assembly"
  • "Sub Assembly"
  • "Geometry"

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Naming

  1. Custom Designed Components 

    • File Name:Name: [Part Names]_[V#]Part_Name_V#

      • Example:Example: Trailing_Arm_V1 

  1. Assembly Folders

    • File Name: Name_Assembly

      • Example: Rear_Suspension_Assembly

  1. DrawingOff-The-Shelf FilesComponents 

    • File Name:Name: [Part Name] - [System Name] DWGPart_Name_Part# 

      • Example:Example: Shoulder_Bolt_91259A455DRIVER LINK - HINGE DWG 


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Example Folder Structure 

Auxiliary 


  • HINGE 

  • HINGE ASSY 

  • GROUND LINK - HINGE  

  • DRIVER LINK - HINGE  

  • HINGE ASSY 

  • HINGE OTS 

  • Some Bolt 101224 

  • Some Nut 163549  

  • HINGE INSTL  

  • HINGE DWGs 

  • GROUND LINK - HINGE DWG 

  • DRIVER LINK - HINGE DWG 


 

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These guidelines are effective January 2025 in order to ensure the Auxiliary Team can ensure consistency and efficiency when managing files on SolidWorks PDM. If you have any questions orask requireTrevor clarification,:) please reach out to the team lead. ]

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