Setting SOLIDWORKS PDM External References Search Paths

Article by Joe Medeiros, CSWE updated September 11, 2018

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SOLIDWORKS PDM will normally handle references, between components. If these references do not exist, then PDM will use search criteria used by the respective application, such as SOLIDWORKS. Through the SOLIDWORKS PDM External References tab, additional folders to be searched, can be specified. These folders must reside in the selected Vault.

Set External References in the Settings node of SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration:

SOLIDWORKS PDM Admin

Search paths for External References can then be defined here:

Search paths for External References

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Joe Medeiros, CSWE

Joe Medeiros is a SOLIDWORKS and PDM Certified Expert. He has been helping SOLIDWORKS users with training, mentoring and implementations since 1998. He combines industry experience with a thorough understanding of SOLIDWORKS products to assist customers in being successful. He shares his experience and expertise through blogs; one of which has been incorporated into the SOLIDWORKS Essentials training manual.