EPDM
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….
Sometimes it is necessary to ensure that certain users always have a license of SOLIDWORKS PDM or SOLIDWORKS Manage available. This can be done by using the Options File for the SolidNetwork License Manager. In other posts we’ve discussed how the Options File can be…
Using a Configuration based on a SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrative Image Export File
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:…
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…
When performing maintenance on a SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault, for instance updating the software or moving the Database or Archive files to a different location; it is best to lock down access to the vault so that no changes can be made while the maintenance is…
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…
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
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,…
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…