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PDM Data Replication: Common Questions
Replicating the archives of our PDM database is not a new feature for most of us. Many companies have implemented this in their network infrastructure. You can find plenty of information in the administration guides, and using standard online searching
... ContinuedUsing SOLIDWORKS and Business Innovation to Manage Your Libraries
Business Innovation enables a variety of tools which allow design teams to access their design information anywhere, anytime and from any device. Among other things, teams utilizing Business Innovation can create Dashboards to manage their projects, create communities to chat
... ContinuedUsing SOLIDWORKS Composer with Style(s)!
If you are using SOLIDWORKS Composer, but have not explored the Styles function, you are working too hard! Styles in SOLIDWORKS Composer can be likened to Format Painter in Office or templates in SOLIDWORKS. Fundamentally, Styles are a set
... ContinuedUsing Excel as a Data Crutch? Enter SOLIDWORKS PDM and Manage
I love visuals in place of linear data, vis-à-vis spreadsheets. Even though Excel is actually a piece of software Microsoft nailed, I still find myself wanting to see my data in something more than rows and columns, especially at 4
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS SNL Options File Guide
The Options File can be used to return a license back to the pool when the SolidNetwork License manager (SNL) sees inactivity on a client machine. This is especially helpful when administering PDM, giving a company a tremendous amount of flexibility on how
... ContinuedEasy Data Migration Using The New 2016 SOLIDWORKS PDM Set Revision Command
One of the more challenging parts of implementing a PDM System can be the introduction of legacy files into the Vault. Mapping revision properties that exist within SOLIDWORKS files to match the revisions within PDM has traditionally meant the use of
... ContinuedAttach Files to PDF Using Adobe Reader
Many SOLIDWORKS customers ask for the ability to attach files to PDF. Manufacturing firms would like to send SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies, STP, IGS, or other files in one 3D PDF package to suppliers for quoting or machine shops for NC
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS MBD and Model Break View
New for 2015, SOLIDWORKS have introduced a new product called SOLIDWORKS MBD. MBD, or Model Based Definition, is a great way of generating PMI (product manufacturing information) using the SOLIDWORKS models created by design engineers. This allows a drawing-less manufacturing
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Tips & Tricks
Every year all resellers have a customer launch event where we showcase the new version of SOLIDWORKS. At Innova Systems we always try and add a little more value to the day by doing some breakout sessions on a number
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS SNL Options
The SolidNetwork Licence Manager (SNL) adds significant flexibility to the way organisations can use their SOLIDWORKS licences, but this flexibility can be customised and extended further using the SNL options file. This options file allows administrators to use the tools
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