1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad) 4. [Onshape Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ebd20dfe323991e61f69999c66255a10/onshape.png "Product Avatar Image") ![Reward for good Onshape reviews](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/report_medal_translation/image/22206/medal.svg "Reward for good Onshape reviews") ](/products/onshape/reviews) [ Onshape ](/products/onshape/reviews) (718)4.7/5 Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time waste, and hidden costs of outdated file-based CAD & PDM. Only Onshape: - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data - Enables secure, real-time collaboration - Tracks all activity and provides infinite restore - Has built-in PDM with branching and merging Show More * * * ### 32 Discussions ### 31 Participants ### 82.0 Nps Score Already have Onshape? ### All Onshape Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • almost 9 years ago Posted by Onshape Posted by Onshape More Options - [ # How does version control work in Onshape? ](/discussions/onshape-features-20e66fc0-3d85-43a1-a960-f50252b2ea8c) Onshape Features [ 3D Printing Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/3d-printing-software)[ Product and Machine Design Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/product-and-machine-design-software)[ CAD Viewers Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/cad-viewers-software) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Onshape+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Onshape+Discussions+section.&title=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D2) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D2&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D2) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss%3Fpage%3D2%0aAsk+Onshape+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Onshape+Discussions+section.) 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