How do I start PDM in SOLIDWORKS?

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.

How do I access my PDM server?

The View Setup is found by going to the Start Menu > SOLIDWORKS PDM > View Setup.

1. SOLIDWORKS PDM View Setup. Screen 1: Welcome. …
2. Welcome dialog. Screen 2: Select Servers. …
3. Select Servers. …
4. Connected Server. …
5. Select Vaults. …
6. Select Location. …
7. Finish Process.
8. SOLIDWORKS PDM view setup complete.

How do I add a PDM server to Solidworks?

Adding an Archive Server

1. From the Windows Start menu, click SOLIDWORKS PDM > Administration to open the Administration tool.
2. Click File > Add Server.
3. In the Add Server dialog box, for Server name, select or enter the server to add. …
4. Click OK.

How do I add a PDM 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.

Where is the PDM vault?

If you followed our recommendations, the local view will be in the root of the C: Drive. To access the PDM Vault, double click on the folder with the PDM icon and the login box will pop up.

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.

Is PDM included in SolidWorks?

SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard is included with SOLIDWORKS Professional and SOLIDWORKS Premium, and is available as a separately purchased license for non-SOLIDWORKS users. It offers standard data management capabilities for a small number of users.

Is PDM part of SolidWorks?

Part of the SOLIDWORKS product development solution covering design, simulation, technical communication, and data management, SOLIDWORKS PDM will help you drive design reuse and manage your overall product development process.

What is a SolidWorks PDM?

SOLIDWORKS PDM is an advanced Product Data Management system that assists with design, file, and document management for product design teams. There are three SOLIDWORKS PDM packages available: Standard, Professional, and Manage.

How do I download PDM for Solidworks?

To install SOLIDWORKS PDM Client select “Individual (on this computer)” and click on Next.

1. SOLIDWORKS PDM Client Installation. On the summary page click on CHANGE.
2. List of Products. …
3. Select SOLIDWORKS PDM Client. …
4. SOLIDWORKS PDM Options. …
5. SOLIDWORKS PDM Client Options. …
6. Installation Manager Summary Install Now.