How to Grant Users Attach Access Permission in SOLIDWORKS PDM

When a new user needs access to SOLIDWORKS PDM Client on their workstation, it's necessary to add a Vault View, which is the user interface used to access files. To do this, a permission called Attach Access must be applied to the user on the server.

Who Can Be Granted Attach Access Permissions? 

• A windows AD user or group.
• A user that is Local to the Server machine.

Granting Attach Access Permissions

1. On the Archive Server, launch the Archive Server Configuration tool, located under SOLIDWORKS PDM in the Start menu.
2. Open the Tools menu and select Default Settings.
   
   
   
   
3. Select the Security tab and find the Add button for the Attach Access section. 
   
   
   
   You’ll notice there are local users already in this field. This is by default, and they should remain.
   
   
4. Type the Active Directory username of the user or group name and select Add.
   
   
   
   
5. The username or group name will be added to the list. Click OK to close the dialogs. 
6. Continue the process of adding the Vault View. 
   

If you would like more information, on how Active Directory works with SOLIDWORKS PDM, please take a look at our comprehensive guide: SOLIDWORKS PDM & Windows Active Directory: A Master List. 

I hope you found this article explaining how to grant users Attach Access Permission in SOLIDWORKS PDM helpful. Check out more tips and tricks below. Additionally, join the GoEngineer Community to participate in discussions, create forum posts, and answer questions from other SOLIDWORKS users. 

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in July 2016 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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