Real-Time Conflict Management in Multi-User CAD Environments ID: 2013-004

Technology Overview

This technology introduces a three-tiered approach (Lock/Warn/Rollback) for managing conflicts in multi-user CAD environments, ensuring seamless collaboration and data consistency without the need for federal funding. Implemented in NX Connect, it represents a significant advancement over traditional conflict management methods.

Key Advantages

• Prevents simultaneous edits on the same feature by multiple users
• Warns users of potential conflicts before they occur
• Automatically rolls back edits that conflict, preserving data integrity
• Enhances collaboration through a seamless, rules-based approach
• Implemented in a client-server architecture to ensure real-time data consistency

Problems Addressed

• Eliminates the inefficiencies of turn-based systems and on-demand locking in CAD collaboration
• Reduces the need for model decomposition, simplifying the design process
• Improves project timelines by minimizing conflicts among users

Market Applications

• Engineering firms utilizing multi-user CAD systems for collaborative design projects
• Education institutions for teaching advanced CAD courses
• Software companies looking to integrate advanced conflict management into their CAD tools

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2013-004
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Date Published: 13 May, 2025