SOLIDWORKS PDM Notifications

SOLIDWORKS PDM SMTP Notifications using Email Relay

SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional has the functionality to configure SOLIDWORKS PDM to send notifications through the default database message system or an SMTP mail server. Whereas SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard supports only the default database message system. But how do we setup the SMTP Server using an Email…

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SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020 Transition Notification Warning

New in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020, for transitions that include dynamic notifications, you receive a warning if you have not selected a user or group to receive a notification. Previously in SOLIDWORKS PDM, if you submit a file through a transition with dynamic notification and if…

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SOLIDWORKS PDM 2019 Conditional Notifications

SOLIDWORKS PDM Conditional Notifications

New in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2019 we have the ability to; send notifications on a conditional basis, depending on data card variables. How can this help improve our vault? Previously, notifications were attached to an entire transition…therefore; every file that transitioned through it generated a notification to a…

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SOLIDWORKS PDM 2018 File Version Upgrade Tool – Notify Users

File Version Upgrade Tool - Notify Users

Included with the enhancements to the File Version Upgrade tool in PDM 2018, we can now notify users about the upgrade process. This is configured on the Upgrade Settings screen: Then the specified vault users will be notified when the upgrade has been Started: When…

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Restarting the SOLIDWORKS PDM Database Server Service

The SOLIDWORKS PDM Database Server Service is a helper service that periodically checks the SOLIDWORKS PDM database for any new changes and then acts on these. The service handles operations such as: Automatic notifications XML exports Card list updates Cold Store schedule  Replication schedule Cleaner Service…

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