In SOLIDWORKS PDM, when a file is released, the version that is released is stamped with the revision. If desired, this version that is linked to the latest revision can be shown on the face of the drawing. Note that if both the drawing and the model the drawing references are released, then they'll each have their own released version. This article explains how to show both of these values on the face of the released drawing.
Sometimes, when attempting to "Get latest version" in SOLIDWORKS PDM, there is an "Error Opening Archive" error similar to the one below: In this article, we’re going to explore the meaning of this error, reasons why it can happen, and what you can do to fix it.
Notifications in the vault alert users to different conditions in SOLIDWORKS PDM. This article explains the different types of notifications and how to set them up. It will also discuss how notifications are delivered to the user (whether in PDM or via email). When testing Notifications, PDM will not send a notification to the person who initiated an action. If you are sending a notification to the PDM admin, then log in as a different user to test sending the notification. Then, log back into the vault view as the PDM admin to see if they received it.
This article focuses on upgrading the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional server software. How to Upgrade SOLIDWORKS PDM Yourself is the master article on the complete upgrade of SOLIDWORKS PDM. Please refer to that article prior to upgrading your SOLIDWORKS PDM server software. This article assumes you have read the main article mentioned above and have checked that the installed SQL and server Operating System are compatible with the new version of PDM that you are upgrading to. Furthermore, the archive server and database backups have been performed.
This article focuses on upgrading the PDM Standard server software. The article How to Upgrade SOLIDWORKS PDM Yourself is the master work on the complete upgrade of SOLIDWORKS PDM. Please refer to that prior to upgrading your PDM server software. This article assumes you have read the above article and have checked that the installed SQL and server Operating System are compatible with the new version of PDM that you are upgrading to. Furthermore, the archive server and database backups have been done.
Successfully upgrading SOLIDWORKS PDM yourself takes planning. The process is simple enough, but it is essential to review all the steps and verify that everything is ready before starting the upgrade. This guide outlines the process to plan and complete the upgrade, with links to detailed instructions in each step.
If you have SOLIDWORKS PDM running alongside your SOLIDWORKS installation, you’ve come to the right place. When it comes to the upgrade process, there are a few additional steps to take to make sure everything goes smoothly. But before we get started, there are a few notes to mention.
This article covers upgrading a SOLIDWORKS PDM client that does not use SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling. The PDM Client must match the major version that is on the server, but the service pack can be different. If the server has PDM 2022 SP2 installed, then the client can be any service pack of 2022. However, the client will not connect to the server if it is updated to PDM 2023 while the server is still version 2022.
After installation, SOLIDWORKS automatically sets up file associations in the registry. However, these associations may get lost over time. Several symptoms indicate this has happened.