What is RevidX?

RevidX is a solution for Revision and eXchange of IDX files, meant to be used for EDMD collaboration. It is designed to take a centralized approach for collaboration for easier management, tracking and understanding of EDMD collaboration progress of a project.

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Features and goals?

  1. Replaces file based exchange with controlled and managable data exchange between engineers
  2. Makes project progress more understandable for engineers
  3. Enables easier communication between engineers
  4. Implements collaboration rules to prevent collaboration pitfalls
  5. Offers multiuser collaboration
  6. Offers advanced tools for collaboration (3D representation, collision check, custom file checks)
  7. Enables way for collaboration between distant companies or teams

Principle

RevidX system consists of:

  1. RevidX server
    • ‘Always available’ server side application that holds collaboration data for Desktop and Web application and manages requests.
  2. RevidX Web application
    • Web based application available from any browser, focuses on representation and management of collaboration data.
  3. RevidX Desktop application
    1. Desktop based application available for download, acts as a silent exchange folder monitor that will keep user notified of any changes locally or on remote server.

Collaboration procedure

  1. Create project
  2. Add users by email
  3. Setup and start desktop application
  4. Select previously created project
  5. Set local directory for collaboration purposes
  6. Export collaboration file from CAD to selected folder
    1. Or, wait to be notified for incoming collaboration file from other user
  7. Push exported file to RevidX Server
    1. Or, pull incoming file to be imported to your CAD
  8. Repeat through entire project

How to start

Process is described here, but currently available on demand (use contact form or email us at revidx@stivit.hr)

  1. Deploy locally or subscribe for a cloud version
  2. Register account
  3. Install RevidX Desktop application
  4. Setup RevidX Desktop application
  5. Introduce teammates with collaboration procedure