SOLIDWORKS PDM 2021 File Explorer Enhancements & Keyboard Shortcuts
Article by Nadeem Akhtar updated October 15, 2020
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One of the best features of SOLIDWORKS PDM has been the integration with Windows Explorer. New in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2021, the ribbon control of Microsoft® Windows® File Explorer is available in SOLIDWORKS PDM File Explorer along with new keyboard shortcuts:
- The file list and the search result lists also support all Windows File Explorer view types except for Content.
- Click on the blue person icon to change the Language and view the About information of the installed SOLIDWORKS PDM product.
- The support for Back and Forward from Windows Explorer Address bar are accessible.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Keyboard Shortcuts
New in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2021, you can use keyboard shortcuts for commonly used commands such as Check-In or Check-Out:
| PDM Action | Keyboard Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Check In | CTRL + I |
| Check Out | CTRL + O |
| Undo Check Out | CTRL + U |
| Change State | CTRL + T |
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