Frequent question: Where is the vault in Solidworks?

Where is the PDM vault?

To access the PDM Vault, double click on the folder with the PDM icon and the login box will pop up. If the login box doesn’t pop up you may have cancelled a previous login attempt in this case right click on the vault icon and choose login. Enter your username and password.

What is vault SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS PDM vaults store the files and information about items and files (metadata) managed by SOLIDWORKS PDM. The vault view is connected to: The archive server, which stores the physical files in a vault archive. The vault database, which stores information about files, items, and activities in the vault.

How do you create a vault in SOLIDWORKS?

Creating a Vault View

1. On the Windows Start menu, click All Programs > SOLIDWORKS PDM > View Setup .
2. On the Welcome screen, click Next.
3. On the Select servers screen, select archive servers from the list and click Next . …
4. On the Select vaults screen, select vaults from the list, and click Next.

How do I log into PDM vault?

Logging In

1. Start Item Explorer.
2. In the navigation pane, click a vault . Depending on how SOLIDWORKS PDM is configured, you might be logged in automatically.
3. In the dialog box, type your User name and Password for this vault, then click Log In.

How do I join a SOLIDWORKS vault?

To view and manage items, you must connect to a SOLIDWORKS PDM vault through a local folder called a local vault view.

1. Click Start > All Programs > SOLIDWORKS PDM > View Setup .
2. In the View Setup wizard, click Next.
3. Select a server and click Next. …
4. Select one or more vaults and click Next.
5. On the Select location page:

How do I access PDM in SOLIDWORKS?

To manage your files, you log in and open a file vault. Start Windows Explorer and navigate to the vault view. Vaults are displayed with the SOLIDWORKS PDM icon next to the vault name.

How do you make a PDM vault?

From the Windows Start menu, click SOLIDWORKS PDM > Administration to open the Administration tool. If the archive server you want to work with is not listed, add it as described in Adding an Archive Server. In the left pane, right-click the archive server in which to create the vault, then select Create new vault.

How do I set up PDM?

There are 5 main steps to fully set up a PDM client machine:

1. Install the PDM client or modify SOLIDWORKS to add in the PDM client.
2. Create a local view to see vault files on your local machine.
3. Configure local view display settings.
4. Map the SOLIDWORKS file locations to the vault.

Is SolidWorks PDM free?

Perfect for small teams, SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard is included with every license of SOLIDWORKS Professional or Premium on subscription. This simple tool helps teams with data security, revision control, and reusing design data easily.

What does Solidworks PDM do?

With SOLIDWORKS PDM, you can create and maintain a single data location and vault that can be accessed by users to store and retrieve files. With SOLIDWORKS PDM products, data is kept secure, up-to-date, and accessible. The system eliminates duplicate work and delays, while saving time and development costs.