Document Management

Build engineering document management software

Manage technical files, track approvals, and search specs in an AI-powered system built with AI to fit your firm's engineering workflow.

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Data Management

Unify your technical documentation in real time

Connect blueprints, specifications, and project trackers from multiple tools—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create one integrated system for your engineering data.

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Power

Give every user a custom, secure experience.

Give each engineer and partner the right access in a fully branded portal. Set up secure logins, user groups, and permissions in minutes.

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Easy, secure logins

Softr apps are mobile-ready by default. Access project docs on-site with a downloadable app in one click using Softr's PWA technology.

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Works on any device

Softr apps are mobile-ready by default. Access project docs on-site with a downloadable app in one click using Softr's PWA technology.

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Automations

Build native automations to handle review notifications, approval status updates, and file sync automatically whenever documents are changed.

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User groups

Provide separate logins for engineers, project managers, and clients—creating personalized document dashboards for each group.

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Advanced permissions

Apply rules for who can view or edit blueprints. Customize which actions engineers can take on technical files at a granular level.

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Security

Protect proprietary engineering data from threats. Softr is fully compliant with SOC2 and GDPR regulations for total peace of mind.

Why Softr

Why Softr vs other software

No more one-size-fits-all tools or costly custom builds. Softr is easy to use and fully customizable, so you can launch faster, adapt as you grow, and skip the complexity of traditional software.

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Easy, fast setup

Build your engineering software in minutes with AI—no dev time or complex configuration needed.

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Consolidate your stack

Add features like AI specification extraction or version tracking as workflows evolve—no rebuild needed.

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Flexible as you grow

Start with document tracking, then add project dashboards or client portals—all in one place.

How it works

Generate engineering document management software with AI

Co-build with AI

Simply describe what you need. Let Softr handle everything - Interface, database, workflows.

Iterate with AI or visually

Control most critical parts of your app yourself - roles, permissions, security.

Ship the same day

Invite team members or external clients and partners right away. No developer handover.

Customer Love

The go-to platform for business operations

Use drag-and-drop blocks to build a portal that looks sleek and modern out of the box. Add only the features you need, and iterate as your workflows evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What is an engineering document management software?
What are the benefits of building engineering document management software with Softr?
What types of features can I build into my engineering document management software?
How can I "vibe code" engineering document management software with Softr?
Can I manage multiple project teams or sub-contractors in the same engineering document management software?
Can I use Softr if I don't already have my document data in another tool?
Which data sources does Softr support for engineering documents?
Can I customize the engineer's experience and folder permissions?
Can I white-label my engineering document management software in Softr?
Can I customize the design and layout of my engineering document management software?
How secure is my technical data in Softr engineering apps?
Is the AI-generated document software production-ready or just a prototype?
How is Softr different from other engineering document tools?
Can I automate engineering workflows and integrate with other tools?

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Build your engineering document software

Describe your workflow. Softr's AI builds your document management tools in minutes.