We installed the software and started to populate it. After a while we experienced login problems. For some mysterious reason, some users can only login to it from one computer but when they try it from a different computer using the same credentials then it fails. Documentation is poor - when we go to the Wiki, the FAQ pages are not available? The discussion page is also empty. We could not find a user manual. We are looking for other options.
Running on Ubuntu 16.04LTS server. It works very well. We wrote some aditional php web-page functions to directly access the MYSQL database to implement a few additional functions. Because it is open source it is relatively easy to modify for specific extra functions. Fast FREE and not encumbered by proprietary stuff, adverts or forcing you to divulge company data to an online service. Easy to do backups and clone to other machines. A really useful tool. It is a good idea if the administrator has a basic competance in Linux and web/php admin. Overall very good.
Based on our record, PartKeepr should be more popular than GrabCAD Workbench. It has been mentiond 10 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
This -might- work for you: create a (free) GrabCAD workbench account (not the community item though they seem to be linked): GrabCAD - Workbench and then upload your file into a project of some kind. It will take a little while, but the file should import properly (and show/be available as 3D), as an assembly. You should (I have not tried this with an assembly) then be possible to go to the file and "Download As"... Source: over 2 years ago
Grabcad Workbench does this to some extent. It's not what I'd consider an elegant solution - all it does is save historical copies of your files - but it does work. My robotics team has used it for a while now, and it's free to sign up for. Source: over 2 years ago
I have been using grabCAD Workbantch (to share CAD files with my coworker). It has revision control and is free, but it comes with some quirks. GrabCAD Workbantch. Source: over 2 years ago
You can save files from GrabCAD as STLs. I assume you're aware that most of the parts can't be printed; O-ring seals, springs, the needle, screws, nozzle, etc. If you still want to download it, download GrabCAD Workbench and install it; download the Solidworks files (SLDASM and SLDPRT) to your PC, open them in GrabCAD Workbench, and save them from the 3D Viewer file menu. Source: over 2 years ago
Grabcad is a great source of models and you can convert most models using a free Workbench account. Source: over 2 years ago
Thanks for the links. I am now looking at PartKeepr, which doesn't seem too daunting. Source: over 1 year ago
You should look at any open source apps that do something like this already. There are many. https://partkeepr.org/ is one I found after 2 minutes of googling. Source: over 1 year ago
Partkeepr may solve some of that problem for you - https://partkeepr.org/. Source: about 2 years ago
For your use case it sounds that snipe-it might be the perfect fit. It can be self hosted, open source, has a login system, has a user system incase you let people borrow items, supports barcodes, supports putting an item out of service incase its broken, supports keeping track of serial numbers and much more. Another one ive tried is partkeepr which is mainly focused on individual electronic components but can... Source: over 2 years ago
Regarding other softwares for manual entry you might want to take a look at: https://partkeepr.org/. Source: over 2 years ago
Cubit - Measure in augmented reality.
BOMIST - Parts Inventory and BOM Management for Electronics
e-Builder - e-Builder is a construction program management solution that manages capital program cost, schedule, and documents.
Snipe-IT - Managing assets with a Google doc or a shared Excel spreadsheet is more common than you think.
RedTeam - RedTeam is a construction project management software specially designed for midsize commercial construction companies.
Stockpile - Stockpile is a free online inventory system for small business and at home uses.