Using git branching to create alternate views (layout, 3D model) @contextualelectronics

Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

WARNING: HARDWARE DEVELOPER USING SOFTWARE TOOLS

This video is meant to show using git branching to show how you can create alternate 3D model view (or alternate BOMs, or alternate layouts!). Along the way, Chris realizes that a past merge removed a file that was needed, so the second half of the video shows him troubleshooting (and fixing) that snafu.

How to set up git lol: gist.github.com/outro56/31e588e5622dcf7931de0aee49baa7b2

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