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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

                  DrawingOff-The-Shelf FilesComponents 

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

                      • Example:Example: Shoulder_Bolt_91259A455DRIVER LINK - HINGE DWG 


                    Shape 

                    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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