
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 […]