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SOLIDWORKS PDM 2025 has gotten a lot of attention this year. You'll notice the first update during the PDM client install, where the option to install the SOLIDWORKS Electrical Connector is now available.
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.
Configurations are a great tool in SOLIDWORKS for creating and managing designs. One of the most convenient abilities of a configuration is the use of configuration-specific properties to detail and organize individual configurations as if they were standalone files. When utilized in the Bills of Materials, data cards, and drawing annotations, these configuration-specific custom properties are indistinguishable from those defined in individual files and remain just as easily accessible in both SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS PDM.
Dynamic Lists are a feature in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional data cards that allow the choices on one list to be determined by the choices on another list. While Dynamic Lists are exclusive to PDM Professional, similar functionality can be achieved in PDM Standard by using Control Logic and strategic formatting.
This blog details how to implement a working revision symbol in a SOLIDWORKS PDM workflow. A working revision symbol is a form of watermark typically seen on files that are actively being changed to indicate that it is in the process of implementing changes for the next revision. In this case, the format of Last Revision* reflects the following two crucial pieces of information.
The great thing about SOLIDWORKS PDM is its flexibility in accommodating different environments and use cases. In this scenario, an organization wants to hide PDM Data Card variables from the masses but still have them be searchable.
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.
Companies often have SOLIDWORKS installed and set up long before they implement PDM. This article walks through modifying your SOLIDWORKS installation to add PDM Client. To modify your SOLIDWORKS installation, open the Control panel, and navigate to Programs > Programs and features.
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.