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Sibe Add-In Installation Instructions

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Sibe Add-In Installation Instructions

This procedure outlines the steps for installing the Sibe, SolidWorks, Add-In, including a recommended restart before initiating the installation process. A pre-installation restart helps ensure the operating system is in a clean state, potentially resolving any conflicts with existing programs or processes, according to Learn Microsoft.

Prepare for installation

Check System Requirements: Ensure your computer meets the software's minimum and recommended system requirements (operating system version, processor, RAM, disk space). The Sibe Add-In is currently ~60Mb.
Create an Account or Log In: Use your work email and a secure password.
Download the Sibe Add-In: Obtain the software from this link. Sibe Add-In Download. Use of the add-in requires a Business or Business+ subscription.
Restart Your Computer: Before installing, restart your computer to ensure a clean slate and prevent potential conflicts with other applications or processes.

Initiate installation

Locate Installation Files: Locate the downloaded software

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Sibe Installation from a Security Perspective

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Sibe Installation from a Security Perspective

This document outlines the Sibe Install from a security perspective. The perspective includes permissions, install location, and uploaded customer data.

What permissions are needed to install? The Sibe install is no different from any other program to be installed on Windows. Administrative permissions are required to install any software on Windows.
How does the Sibe software connect to SolidWorks? Sibe connects to SolidWorks as a SolidWorks Add-In. This connection is created during installation. SolidWorks must be closed at the time of installing Sibe.
What data does Sibe install, and where is it located? Sibe only installs files critical to the operation of Sibe PDM and the add-in. The software location is shown during installation. The user can also change the destination folder, although this is not recommended
What data is sent to the Sibe cloud? Sibe PDM only has access to the folder specified in the setup of the Sibe PDM Add-In. This includes SolidWorks files as well as log-in credentials. Additional files may be uploaded through the Sibe web dashboard. All of these files that are sent to the Sibe cloud are uploaded at the will of the user.
Where is the data stored? Sibe utilizes the Google platform for cloud storage.
How is the data stored? Sibe

Question 3

How to Create your Sibe Account

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Create Your Sibe Account

This procedure outlines the steps for creating a Sibe account.

Go to Sibe.io: Go to the Sibe homepage and click Sign In
Enter your work email: Enter your work email and hit Continue.
Create an Account: Use your work email and a secure password. Check the box to agree to the Terms and Conditions after reading the Terms and Conditions.

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Sibe PDM | What's New in January 2026

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What’s New Sibe PDM January 2026

Q: Sibe Installation from a Security Perspective

Sibe Installation from a Security Perspective This document outlines the Sibe Install from a security perspective. The perspective includes permissions, install location, and uploaded customer data. <ul> <li>What permissions are needed to install? The Sibe install is no different from any other program to be installed on Windows. Administrative permissions are required to install any software on Windows. </li> <li>How does the Sibe software connect to SolidWorks? Sibe connects to SolidWorks as a SolidWorks Add-In. This connection is created during installation. SolidWorks must be closed at the time of installing Sibe. </li> <li>What data does Sibe install, and where is it located? Sibe only installs files critical to the operation of Sibe PDM and the add-in. The software location is shown during installation. The user can also change the destination folder, although this is not recommended <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/5/a/f/85af7a17c198d800/image_1ysv4ta.png" alt="" width="350" height="271" /></li> <li>What data is sent to the Sibe cloud? Sibe PDM only has access to the folder specified in the setup of the Sibe PDM Add-In. This includes SolidWorks files as well as log-in credentials. Additional files may be uploaded through the Sibe web dashboard. All of these files that are sent to the Sibe cloud are uploaded at the will of the user. </li> <li>Where is the data stored? Sibe utilizes the Google platform for cloud storage. </li> <li>How is the data stored? Sibe</li> </ul>

Q: How to Create your Sibe Account

Create Your Sibe Account This procedure outlines the steps for creating a Sibe account. <ul> <li>Go to Sibe.io: Go to the <a href="https://www.sibe.io/">Sibe homepage</a> and click Sign In</li> <li>Enter your work email: Enter your work email and hit Continue. <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/5/a/f/85af7a17c198d800/image_1a8p764.png" alt="" width="250" height="180" /></li> <li>Create an Account: <a href="https://app.sibe.io/auth">Use your work email and a secure password.</a> Check the box to agree to the Terms and Conditions after reading the Terms and Conditions. <img src="https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/5/a/f/85af7a17c198d800/image_1ystvr1.png" alt="" width="250" height="380" /></li> </ul>

Sibe PDM has had a major overhaul. Both in front and behind the curtain. We have listened to your requests and have started from the ground up to bring you those changes. We are off to an amazing start in 2026. And here are those changes:

1. Upload through the Web Dashboard

As the title suggests, you can now upload SolidWorks files through the Web Dashboard. Upload files individually or an entire folder's worth.

Upload This method also supports sub-folders. Speaking of:

2. Multi-Level Folder Support

Create as many layers of folders as needed. Try to remember that when these files cache, Windows does have a 255-character file name + path limit.

3. Settings UI

Settings now is located on the sidebar, and under Settings is where Tags and Add-Ins are now located.

Settings

4. Releasing Files now locks released files

By popular demand. Releasing files now automatically locks files. This prevents released files from being checked out. Those that are owners of that folder must unlock files that need changes.

Release Auto Locks Files

5. Tabs!

The Add-In UI has been overhauled as well. We no longer

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