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SOLIDWORKS PDM Mar 28, 2025

So, you’re set up with SOLIDWORKS PDM, and you’d like to start the pass-through of data from your CAD files’ custom properties into the PDM data card (or vice versa). You can create a link between the PDM data card and your SOLIDWORKS files’ custom properties using variable mappings. In this guide, we’ll cover the process of creating that link. With SOLIDWORKS PDM variable mapping properly set up, you can take advantage of many automation features in your PDM workflow.

SOLIDWORKS CAD Feb 21, 2025

SOLIDWORKS has made some big moves recently. One of those moves is the transition of customer Enhancement Ideas (formerly called Enhancement Requests) to the 3DEXPERIENCE Enhancement Ideas Community. Moving forward, the new Submission Form is the only way to submit Ideas to improve SOLIDWORKS products.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Jan 09, 2025

SQL Maintenance plans create a workflow of the tasks required to make sure that your database is optimized, regularly backed up, and free of inconsistencies. The Maintenance Plan Wizard comes with prebuilt core plans, but manually creating plans gives more flexibility in execution. They can only be used with SQL Standard or higher, and so are only compatible with SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Nov 01, 2024

Whether setting up a server for the first time or moving to new hardware, setting up your SOLIDWORKS PDM Server correctly is crucial. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process with step-by-step instructions. Please review all of the documentation prior to installation to ensure a smooth installation. The steps are simple, but it’s very important to not miss any pieces of the puzzle.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Aug 12, 2024

When troubleshooting complex issues with SOLIDWORKS PDM, you may need to provide data to Technical Support to replicate and resolve issues. This guide will explain how to obtain each piece of necessary information.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Jul 30, 2024

Auto-Login is a feature that enables users to log in by simply opening SOLIDWORKS PDM. The application method depends on the login type chosen for the vault.