SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrators often need to create a workflow based on a specific file type such as a Microsoft Word Document or PDF. In this example, a workflow will be created to manage Microsoft Word Documents. In the Administration Tool, right-click on Workflows and create a new Workflow or edit an existing Workflow. The Workflow Properties dialog box will pop up.
In SOLIDWORKS PDM, the first step in revision management is creating a revision number. Once a revision number is created, it can then be added to a workflow to automatically set the revision. In this example, the target state is "Approved". We have to add the revision to this state. Double-click click on the target state and to go the revisions tab. Change Do not use a revision number to the revision number that you have previously created.
Creating a Coordinate System in CAMWorks can help orient your part and is necessary when programming a 4th or 5th axis part and assemblies. An origin can be created without using a sketch to define it, however, using a sketch is a preferred method especially when the part doesn’t have 90-degree angles.
Create a SOLIDWORKS Bill of Materials from your desired view. Hover over your BOM without clicking and then click the arrow plus sign icon in the top left corner as shown in the picture below to highlight all of your BOM. Then, without moving your mouse, right-click and go to Formatting. The under Formatting, select Entire Table.
SOLIDWORKS Routing can be used in the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional environment. The routing application is used to create special types of subassemblies that build paths of pipes, tubes, or electrical cables between components.Routing relies heavily on Design Library parts.