SOLIDWORKS EPDM
Using the SolidNetwork License Manager Options File with SOLIDWORKS PDM [VIDEO]
Starting with the 2015 release, SOLIDWORKS PDM licensing is now handled through the SolidNetwork License Manager, instead of through a license file. This has many benefits for PDM administrators, one of which is that it will allow much more customized control over PDM licenses using the…
In order to view the columns correctly in the Windows Explorer View of the Local Vault of SOLIDWORKS EPDM. The View Menu for Windows must be set to Details as shown in the figure below. This can be done by clicking on the Windows More Options icon…
The SOLIDWORKS PDM Client software can use a number of optional Add-Ins that integrate directly with several different CAD programs. For most users, the most important integration is probably that with the SOLIDWORKS 3D Design software itself. The PDM Add In within SOLIDWORKS is a…
Parallel Approval Mapping now captures transition data for each approver. Prior to SOLIDWORKS Enterprise EPDM 2015, only the data from the last user was copied. In the Transition Action dialog box, you can specify which approver(s) is used to set the variable value.
SOLIDWORKS EPDM Transition Conditions can be added to a workflow transition to limit which files can pass through the transition. As an example, a file can only pass through a workflow if the variable ‘Checked By’ contains an associated value. A Transition Action In this example, in…
When previewing SolidWorks files in a SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional or PDM Standard vault view, the files can either be shown as a static Bitmap view, or as a dynamic 3D eDrawings view. However if the eDrawings preview is not working, but the eDrawings software is…
How often do you find yourself spending valuable time searching for a model or a file? Have you ever had to recreate a model because you could not find the original? Have you ever spent time creating a design only to discover later that one…
A transition action comment can add a predefined comment when a file is transitioned. The notification can be defined in a Transition Action, for automatic transitions or transition actions that set a variable or increment a revision. These comments can be viewed from a files…
Winning Canadian product development relies on dedication to data management
When Ray Minato started Inertia Engineering + Design 11 years ago, he wanted to focus on speed, efficiency, and customer service. He had the desire and drive, but he needed the right tools for the task. One indispensible tool in Ray’s 3D design toolkit is…