Show HN: Nova: Open-source solution for CAD file conflicts
15 hours ago
- #file-locking
- #CAD
- #collaboration
- Nova is a modern, intelligent CAD file locking system for team collaboration.
- Automatically manages file locks for CAD applications (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, etc.).
- Prevents conflicts when multiple engineers work with CAD files simultaneously.
- Features include intelligent locking, web dashboard, zero configuration, security, modern UI, and universal support for major CAD applications.
- Easy setup with commands like `nova start`, `nova stop`, and `nova status`.
- Includes file operations such as `nova open`, `nova lock`, `nova unlock`, and `nova check`.
- Real-time monitoring via dashboard at http://localhost:3000.
- Supports CADLock migration and custom lock locations.
- Works with various CAD software and file formats.
- Open-source under MIT License, contributions welcome.