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Top 5 Collaboration Features in 3DEXPERIENCE You’re Not Using Yet

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Written by | Prableen Sachdeva
June 18, 2025
| 8:47 am
If you’re using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you already know it’s powerful for connecting your design and engineering data to the cloud. But what many users don’t realize is that some of its best collaboration tools are hiding in plain sight – ready to make your projects smoother, faster, and more connected.
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In this blog, we’re highlighting five underrated collaboration features you might not be taking advantage of yet, and how to start using them to your team’s advantage.
1. 3DSwym Communities: Your Internal Social Network Imagine a private LinkedIn-style feed dedicated solely to your product teams. That’s 3DSwym.
  • Create communities for projects, departments, or initiatives.
  • Post updates, share media, ask questions, or brainstorm ideas.
  • Get instant feedback from stakeholders and teammates – even those without CAD licenses.
Tip: Start a project-specific 3DSwym community to keep communication organized and off email chains.
2. 3DPlay: Share and Review Models Instantly

Ever struggled to get someone to review a CAD file because they didn’t have the right software? 3DPlay solves that.

  • Preview, rotate, section, and mark up 3D models right inside the browser, no installation needed.
  • Share 3D designs with managers, clients, or non-CAD users with full visual clarity.
  • Comment directly on models to guide feedback.
Tip: Use 3DPlay to host lightweight design reviews or sign-offs without clogging inboxes with screenshots.

3. Collaborative Tasks: Manage Work Without Leaving the Platform

You don’t need a separate project management tool anymore. Collaborative Tasks allows you to:

  • Create, assign, and track tasks linked directly to design files.
  • Visualize progress with Kanban boards.
  • Attach related documents, discussions, and deliverables to tasks.
Tip: Integrate task updates with your 3DSwym communities so everyone stays in the loop automatically.

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4. Bookmark Editor: Organize and Share Important Data

Think of the Bookmark Editor like a collaborative, version-controlled “favourites” list for your projects.

  • Save parts, assemblies, documents, and simulation results in organized folders.
  • Share bookmarks with your team to ensure everyone accesses the right data.
  • Track revisions easily without manually resending files.
Tip: Create a “Current Release” bookmark collection so everyone references the latest design iteration. No more confusion about which version is the right one.

5. Co-Review: Real-Time Collaborative Design Reviews

Co-Review brings true real-time collaboration to design reviews, even if your team is distributed across the world.

  • Invite participants into a shared, live session viewing 3D models or assemblies.
  • Mark up, comment, and annotate together.
  • Capture all feedback automatically in a review report for traceability.
Tip: Use Co-Review for critical design milestones or when working with external suppliers for maximum clarity.

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The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is much more than cloud storage for CAD files. It’s a collaborative powerhouse, but only if you take full advantage of the tools available.

Next time you log in, explore 3DSwym, 3DPlay, Collaborative Tasks, Bookmark Editor, and Co-Review. Even implementing just one or two could save you hours of time, reduce confusion, and drive better project outcomes.
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