cad/ref/xcad/docs/third-party-data-storage/index.md

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Storing 3rd party data in SOLIDWORKS models using xCAD framework	3rd Party Data Storage	Storing 3rd party data (structures and storages) in SOLIDWORKS model stream using xCAD framework	5

xCAD framework provides functionality for handling the data (both serializing and deserializing) in SOLIDWORKS 3rd party storage (stream) and storage store.

Refer Data saving in the 3rd party storage using SOLIDWORKS API for detailed overview of 3rd party storage and store.

It is recommended to use this functionality in conjunction with Documents Management.

Refer Issues Manager example for demonstration of how custom storage can be used to store and manage the file specific issues list in SOLIDWORKS.