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Another question for the PDM Admins. I make big use of SQL driven card list, like almost all of them. One way I use them is for classification of Common-off-the-Shelf items (CAD library). I have a set of directories that are named for the items that stored there. I break the levels down much like McMaster Carr does. So I have a high level directory called Mechanical then there is one beneath that is called Fastening & Joining which has subdirectory called Bolt & Screws which in turn has Hex Head, Button Head, etc. There are drop lists on the data cards that are dynamically linked via SQL to the directory names. This allows me create a new classification by simply creating a new folder. The lists are the classification and the classification are the folder names! I have a Dispatch that moves the newly created files to the selected classification/folder automatically. I would like to see more SQL driven functions in PDM - such as the tab control for data cards where the tabs values can be linked to a SQL look up. New tabs are created if the SQL list gets larger or changes. I would use this for advanced features where when a file of any type is added to the vault, a Dispatch extracts its file extension and that now becomes part of the File Types list in PDM and adds a tab to the control so that file has its own tab. This would useful in vaults that hold many different file types. Has anyone else come up with SQL lists or driving data directly from SQL calls? It seems to me that the list feature while useful is only scratching the surface of what could be achieved in PDM if there were more capabilities in the admin tool around SQL.

I have mapped the default template options for all of my users, but one user still can only open the template file as Read Only. I don't understand why I went to Options/Settings/File Locations and it shows he is mapped to the default template folder in the vault that everyone else is mapped to. Also our Workflow was built by SolidWorks. We send Editing Required to ECO and ECO is supposed to go back to Engineering review but we cannot change state from ECO. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm creating an admin image file and tried to having the settings file pushed to the install, but anything in the "file location" is not being pushed. Does anyone have a batch file that will do push settings file to the solidworks install? I was thinking if there is a .bat file, I can have the admin image run the bat file after installing? Suggestions? Go support was not any help on this, so reaching out to the Pros here.

COPY SETTINGS WIZARD https://help.solidworks.com/2022/english/SolidWorks/sldworks/c_copy_settings_wizard.htm?verRedirect=1

HARDWARE AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SOLIDWORKS and SW Data Management System Requirements These requirements apply to all SOLIDWORKS products except where noted. Use this information to ensure you are always working with a SOLIDWORKS-supported and optimized system for hardware, operating system and Microsoft products. https://www.solidworks.com/support/system-requirements HARDWARE CERTIFICATION https://www.solidworks.com/support/hardware-certification/ GOENGINEER RECOMMENDATIONS https://www.goengineer.com/blog/best-workstations-for-solidworks-hardware-configurations

NETWORK LICENSE OPTION FILE When working with SOLIDWORKS Network License(s) or “Floating” SOLIDWORKS license(s), there are times when just installing and activating it isn’t enough for your company. There are times, when a company gets big enough, that licenses need to be managed by which group is allowed to use certain products or control which products are returned faster when sitting idle. This is where the need for an Option File for the SolidNetwork License Manager Server is a great solution. https://www.goengineer.com/blog/option-file-a-great-solution-for-managing-your-snls

Any Useful tool, tip, trick, or other resource for CAD Admins.

The Admin Portal makes it easy for you to invite members to an account, assign products and services to members, and create new administrators. SOLIDWORKS information: https://help.solidworks.com/2022/english/SolidWorks/sldworks/c_admin_portal.htm?id=4b0211936f5842569fb8f0f515f474f8#Pg0 How to create your MySolidWorks account: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYrPPf0oTsc&ab_channel=GoEngineer Admin Portal Account Setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teo-dTbAS50&ab_channel=GoEngineer

Manage your assets Access your licenses, manage your renewal billing, and request quotes for additional tools. Maintain user base Control which of your users have access to serial numbers, tech support, and other information. Technical support Create and participate in tech support cases as well as review and track your support history. More to come… The GoEngineer Customer Portal is constantly evolving to give you more of what you want. Use the feedback form to share your enhancement ideas.

SOLIDWORKS Documentation: https://help.solidworks.com/2022/english/SolidWorks/install_guide/c_multiple_installations.htm?id=eb2000eb6b81468282e12836bb00b1da#Pg0 Locking System options: https://www.goengineer.com/blog/solidworks-locking-system-options-using-administrative-images Correcting Client side Permissions: https://www.goengineer.com/blog/correcting-solidworks-admin-image-permissions-client-side 2022 What's New for Admin Images: https://www.goengineer.com/videos/solidworks-2022-what's-new-administration