CAM Workflow and Process

We  have just brought CAMWorks in house.    We have not yet added anything to our workflows to deal with this manufacturing process.  I am looking for some input from those of you that have gone through this already.  My understanding is that CAMWorks programming will need a save.  So having the CAD file in a released state will trigger a checkout which we don't want to bump the rev for.  I have other ideas but don't want to cloud anyones thoughts.  Also in the process I would like to notify or seek an approval from our CAM programmer.   Or signal him with a make/buy check box.    Random Thoughts.....   Please let me know how you worked through this process and any pitfalls you may have run into. 

Thanks,

Ken

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