Audience
Software development teams, game developers, and enterprises managing large-scale projects that require robust version control and efficient collaboration across distributed teams
About P4
P4 (formerly Helix Core) is an enterprise-grade version control system designed to manage the complexities of modern software development. It allows teams to store, track, and manage all digital assets—ranging from source code to 3D models—with unprecedented scalability. P4 is ideal for large, distributed teams working on large-scale projects, offering powerful collaboration tools, seamless integrations, and advanced branching capabilities. With strong support for both centralized and distributed workflows, P4 enhances productivity and efficiency, making it a top choice for software, game, and hardware development teams.
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Company Information
Perforce
Founded: 1995
United States
www.perforce.com/products/helix-core
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
On-Premises
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P4 Frequently Asked Questions
P4 Product Features
Application Development
Access Controls/Permissions
Supported
Code Refactoring
Supported
Collaboration Tools
Supported
Compatibility Testing
Supported
Data Modeling
Supported
Deployment Management
Supported
Graphical User Interface
Supported
Mobile Development
Supported
No-Code
Supported
Reporting/Analytics
Supported
Software Development
Supported
Source Control
Supported
Testing Management
Supported
Version Control
Supported
Code Assistance
Not Supported
Debugging
Not Supported
Web App Development
Not Supported
Game Development
Asset Management
Supported
IT Asset Management
Supported
2D
Not Supported
3D
Not Supported
Analytics
Not Supported
Animation
Not Supported
Drag & Drop
Not Supported
Network Management
Not Supported
Physics
Not Supported
Player Management
Not Supported
Prototyping
Not Supported
Virtual Reality
Not Supported
eCommerce
Not Supported
Version Control
Centralized Version History
Supported
Code Review
Supported
Code Version Management
Supported
Compare / Merge Branches
Supported
Isolated Code Branches
Supported
Option to Revert to Previous
Supported
Roles / Permissions
Supported
Branch Creation / Deletion
Not Supported
Collaboration Tools
Not Supported
Digital Asset / Binary File Storage
Not Supported
Pull Requests
Not Supported
