This issue was discovered in a customer environment that has 3DEXPERIENCE 2016X with FP1711. We had a SOLIDWORKS Connector client that had major performance issues. Within the connector explorer interface, if we click on Actions or right-click on a non-cached object, it was taking 45+ seconds for the menu to display. After the object was cached by selecting “Get Latest Iteration”, there was no problem. Solution : WINRAR was the root cause of the issue. Looks like it was trying to cache or read the objects before 3DEXP software. Uninstalling WINRAR solved the issue and the performance was back to normal.
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Technical tips and best practices for the SOLIDWORKS PDM and ENOVIA User & Administration
SOLIDWORKS PDM Hyperlink Query
We have seen many instances where a SOLIDWORKS PDM administrator would like to provide hyperlinks to files inside the vault. The hyperlinks would be used to quickly open files inside the vault from 3rd party applications like an ERP system. Problem: you need to use a special syntax link for your hyperlink, otherwise the file you need will not automatically cache into the explorer folder on your PDM client. In other words, you cannot use “C:\Vault Name\Folder Name\filename.sldprt” as your link. If the file is not already cached, the user will get a “file not found” error. The following syntax is required in a URL link: conisio://<vaultname>/<action>?projectid=<ProjectID>&documentid=<DocumentID>&objecttype=1 Where: <vaultname> is […]
SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP4 support information release
An important issue was identified in the SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP4 release. The problem reported is that with SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP4 Closing files in SOLIDWORKS with the SOLIDWORKS PDM Client add-in enabled may cause SOLIDWORKS to become unresponsive. This problem affects the SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP4 software used in conjunction with SOLIDWORKS PDM 2017 SP0 – SP4. The workarounds available for this problem are: If you have not already, Do NOT install SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP4 Do not use the SOLIDWORKS PDM Client add-in within SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP4. Uninstall SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP4 and reinstall SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP3 or earlier. SOLIDWORKS PDM 2017 SP4 does not need to be uninstalled since the root […]
SOLIDWORKS: Protecting Your PDM Vault
There are many different backup strategies and related tools for company resources out there. Backing up and being able to restore your SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault can often be more important than most of your company systems for a few reasons. First, it often stores and controls access to most if not all your company’s critical intellectual properties. In addition, these files are often a work in progress and any interruption or extended downtime can translate to lost productivity and missed target dates. Finally, unlike most shared drive files, there can be extensive amounts of history for these files documented in SOLIDWORKS PDM that would be difficult if not impossible to recreate. […]
DRIVEWORKS 15 SP1 NOW AVAILABLE
We are pleased to announce the official release of DriveWorks 15 sp1! This release comes with many new updates and enhancements such as; Pack and Go will now copy specifications reports and re-reference included specifications! Better performance with high resolution (4K) monitors! Better control of in-context references! Updating group tables using an array are done in real time! Enhanced DriveWorks Pro Server connectivity handling! and many more! Customers with a current description can download the software and view all of the release notes here or view all the notes here (UK). For information about the installation and upgrade process check out the help documents here and more help documents here. If […]
SOLIDWORKS PDM 101: Setting Document Revisions
In a previous article, we discussed the inner workings of PDM versions. In a nutshell, versions are the way PDM tracks the changes to individual files. Every time we make an official change to a file, a new version is created and added to the file’s history. The good news is that the system handles versions for us automatically. If you want to know more about versions and how they work, check out our last PDM 101 here. People often ask if file versions and file revisions are the same thing. In some other systems, the term is interchangeable. That means whenever a change is completed by the user the […]
SOLIDWORKS: PDM Products Simplified
Occasionally, I will talk with a customer that is new to Solidworks Products or has been newly or temporarily assigned in an administration or project role for the company’s vault. This information is for you folks… you know who you are . 🙂 The SOLIDWORKS PDM products can be a bit confusing to short timers. The names are similar and there is not an easy way through normal communication to differentiate or identify what product you use. First, Solidworks PDM products are client server multi-user applications that helps companies control, share and make document management more efficient and effective. All Solidworks PDM Products have a vault with secure user based access […]
3DNotification in MS-SQL Environment
How to get 3DNotification working with MS-SQL First step is to add a new system environment variable in Windows Install GA. Do not Click Install in the final confirmation screen Modify install.properties and save the file Click Install Before installing the Fix Pack, add ODBC connection to 3DNotification database