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Joe Medeiros, CSWE
Saving a Named BOM for a SOLIDWORKS PDM Workflow
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on June 26, 2017
A Computed or a SOLIDWORKS BOM, can be saved as a Named BOM. Which can be controlled by a workflow. Named BOMs can be checked out, modified and checked in. Named BOMs are useful when the BOM contents needs to be managed independently of the…
Mapping File Card Variables in SOLIDWORKS PDM Tasks
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on June 23, 2017
SOLIDWORKS PDM Tasks are useful tools for automating processes, such as Printing, running the SOLIDWORKS Design Checker and Converting files. In the case of Converting files, there may be File Card Variables in the Source file we would like to map to the Converted file. When creating…
In this article, we will do a brief overview of SOLIDWORKS PDM Tasks. A PDM Task, is a means of automating undertakings, such as converting files. SOLIDWORKS PDM ships with a number of Tasks These Tasks can be added when a vault is created Or…
SOLIDWORKS PDM Automatic Notification Editor
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on May 29, 2017
A SOLIDWORKS PDM Notification can be added from the Local Vault, so that the logged in user will receive a message when a predefined event occurs to a file or folder. To set up these Notifications, right-click on the file or folder and select Notify….
Using a Configuration based on a SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrative Image Export File
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on March 29, 2017
While I was creating a new SOLIDWORKS PDM vault for another article I was writing, I was about to race through the Configure Vault window, like I normally do. When the oft forgotten ‘Use a configuration based on an administrative image export file’ option caught my eye:…
Installing SOLIDWORKS 2017 Workgroup PDM Server
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on March 22, 2017
Installing SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM Server for the 2017 release is included in the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager. The Installation Manager can be launched from your SOLIDWORKS Installation DVD or from a downloaded service pack. NOTE: SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard replaces SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM, which is set to be discontinued…
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional 2017 Installation
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on March 20, 2017
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional installation for the 2017 release is now carried out through the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager. The installation can be selected from the Installation Manager Welcome page, under Server products as shown in the figure below: On the summary page click on Change to configure the…
What does the SOLIDWORKS PDM Default Overwrites option actually do?
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on February 6, 2017
I’m often asked what the SOLIDWORKS PDM Default Overwrites option in the Data Card Editor actually does. The related Help topic snippet is a bit vague. There is not a lot of additional information online and every single person, myself included, seems to have their…
New SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional 2017 Licenses
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on February 1, 2017
With the release of SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional 2017, Dassault Systèmes has introduced two new license models. SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Add-on Licenses The first of these, is SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Add-on Licenses. This license type is ideal for companies who already have Microsoft SQL Server, including…
How to rename a SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive Server
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on January 25, 2017
If you want to rename SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive Server, follow these steps to ensure proper functioning of SOLIDWORKS PDM after renaming the server machine. Step 1: Backup and lock access The first step is to ensure you have a recent backup of the archive and the…
How to kill an SQL connection to force a SOLIDWORKS PDM Client Logout
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on January 24, 2017
Currently there is no functionality to force a SOLIDWORKS PDM logout, but the connection between the client and SQL can be temporarily killed. You should only kill SOLIDWORKS PDM if a user cannot be logged out normally. If you need to prevent access to a vault,…
How to prevent users from logging into SOLIDWORKS PDM
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on January 24, 2017
Whether it is for maintenance, troubleshooting, or preventing unauthorized access, occasionally there is the need to block SOLIDWORKS PDM login. To block users access the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration tool and right-click on a Vault and select Properties. Next click on Block Log-ins. Anyone attempting to log into the…
‘The Archive Server connection receive operation timed out’ SOLIDWORKS PDM Error
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on January 23, 2017
One or both of the following error messages can occur when a replicated SOLIDWORKS PDM archive is taken offline and registry keys are not updated correctly: To fix this issue, on the archive server, edit the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SolidWorks\Applications\PDMWorks Enterprise\ArchiveServer\Vaults\<vaultname> Then either delete the ‘Replicate’ string,…
SOLIDWORKS NetWork License Failed to get string for the Localized Property
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on January 17, 2017
When installing, or modifying the installation of the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager, you may encounter the following error: Failed to get the string for the Localized Property : STR_SWINST_ACTIVE_SW. This error can occur, if SOLIDWORKS is open on the same system where the installation is…
SOLIDWORKS MBD 2017 Attaching files to a 3D PDF
By Joe Medeiros, CSWE on October 28, 2016
In SOLIDWORKS MBD 2017, files can be attached to a 3D PDF, when it is published. To do this, click on Publish 3D PDF. Click on Attach Files and browse to the file you want to attach: The attachment will appear under the attachment/paperclip tab on the…