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Karanvir Singh
How to Configure SOLIDWORKS PDM Web2 | Fundamental Setup Guide
By Karanvir Singh on March 27, 2026
SOLIDWORKS PDM Web2 enables teams to have browser-based access to their file vault from any internet-connected device. While not a perfect replacement for the traditional SOLIDWORKS PDM client, it provides robust access for distributed teams. This essential guide walks you through the core steps to…
Updating Client Registry Keys After A SOLIDWORKS PDM Server Move
By Karanvir Singh on November 13, 2025
After the SOLIDWORKS PDM Server components have been moved to another system, it is very important to point the PDM Client to the new server. To do this process, the SOLIDWORKS PDM Client registry information must be updated with the new server name.
Private state files are not local files — their records exist in the vault database, but are only visible to the special PDM administrator or users granted explicit permissions (SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only). Read on for a deeper dive. What are Private State Files? According…
SolidWorks PDM – How to use Conditions in Categories & Workflows
By Karanvir Singh on August 22, 2014
This is another area where I find people often get confused, so I will attempt to demystify this topic. Having control over the concepts of Conditions within Categories & Workflows saves a lot of time for data categorizations as well as data routing. Conditions within…
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional: Write Drawing Card With Part Card Variables [VIDEO]
By Karanvir Singh on October 31, 2013
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional is capable of copying values from a part or assembly card and writing them to a Drawing card. The setup to do this is actually quite easy (see video). Given below is a schematic to understand the flow of data between the…
PDM — Recreate Local Vault View with Checked Out Files
By Karanvir Singh on September 6, 2011
In situations where files cannot be checked back in, deleting the local vault view for troubleshooting can risk losing all progress made on those files; therefore, it is essential first to create a backup of the current vault view to preserve any local work. This…