SOLIDWORKS PDM Creating a Client Administrative Image

A SOLIDWORKS Administrative Image can be created in order to deploy a SOLIDWORKS PDM client installation, with preset options.

From Windows Start enter “Run”

Run Command

Enter the location of the SOLIDWORKS PDM setup.exe. The location will vary depending on whether you are installing the client from the original DVD, or if you downloaded the installation files. For 32 bit installations the setup.exe is in the \setup folder. For 64 bit it is in the \setup64 folder. the command switch /a needs to be added.

Command String

When the welcome screen appears, click Next and accept the license agreement.

Select the default language and click on Next.

Default language

If you use Items, select Item Explorer and select Next.

Select the appropriate Product Type and click on Next.

Product type

If you choose the Editor option, you will then select which CAD product(s) you use.

CAD type

Select the location where you wish to save the client administrative image.

SOLIDWORKS Administrative Image Location

The SOLIDWORKS Administrative Image can then be launched from a shared network drive, some sort of portable media, through Windows Active Directory, or by scripting a Silent Installation.

Learn more about SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration

Attend our SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration training course either live online or in a Canadian classroom near you to learn more about administration for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional