In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
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My company does not want to upgrade to EPDM; but they want to create a vaulting system which will index all files.
I have been researching programs such as DBWorks, Conisio…
I’m looking for comparable programs, or any extra info would be appreciated.
Statement below is info from my VAR about SolidWorks Explorer and our 64 bit’s
~As is mentioned in many Microsoft forums, this is a Microsoft Windows limitation. Mapped, network locations cannot be indexed by Windows Search on Windows Vista x64 or Windows 7 x64, therefore they cannot be added to SolidWorks Explorer's search paths list. To workaround this limitation, you can make the files stored in the mapped, network location available offline. Files that are made available offline can be indexed by Windows Search and can therefore be added to the search files list since they will be stored locally. Search the Windows Help for "sync offline files" for more information on how to setup offline files.
476452 - Cannot enable Indexing service search for Workgroup PDM on Windows Server 2008 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit, Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit operating systems – open - Until this is achieved we cannot consider Workgroup as being fully supported on Windows Server 2008. Please see KB S-054407 for manual methods to enable Indexing for the Operating systems in question.
For SPR 476452 there will not be a Service Pack or future version delivered solution available for this limitation. However, SolidWorks Development and Technical Support have developed the attached instructions for a workaround which will configure these operating systems to enable the Indexing Service to work in concert with SolidWorks Workgroup PDM Search. These instructions do require changes to be made in the Window registry which should be done with caution and only by individuals comfortable with making registry edits~
Thank you,
SAF
I have been researching programs such as DBWorks, Conisio…
I’m looking for comparable programs, or any extra info would be appreciated.
Statement below is info from my VAR about SolidWorks Explorer and our 64 bit’s
~As is mentioned in many Microsoft forums, this is a Microsoft Windows limitation. Mapped, network locations cannot be indexed by Windows Search on Windows Vista x64 or Windows 7 x64, therefore they cannot be added to SolidWorks Explorer's search paths list. To workaround this limitation, you can make the files stored in the mapped, network location available offline. Files that are made available offline can be indexed by Windows Search and can therefore be added to the search files list since they will be stored locally. Search the Windows Help for "sync offline files" for more information on how to setup offline files.
476452 - Cannot enable Indexing service search for Workgroup PDM on Windows Server 2008 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit, Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit operating systems – open - Until this is achieved we cannot consider Workgroup as being fully supported on Windows Server 2008. Please see KB S-054407 for manual methods to enable Indexing for the Operating systems in question.
For SPR 476452 there will not be a Service Pack or future version delivered solution available for this limitation. However, SolidWorks Development and Technical Support have developed the attached instructions for a workaround which will configure these operating systems to enable the Indexing Service to work in concert with SolidWorks Workgroup PDM Search. These instructions do require changes to be made in the Window registry which should be done with caution and only by individuals comfortable with making registry edits~
Thank you,
SAF






RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/news/243_article2004_...
FWIW,
Anna Wood
SW2011 SP5, Windows 7 x64
http://www.renderbay.com
http://www.solidmuse.com
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RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
Cole M
CSWP, CSWST, CSWI, CPDM
Certified DriveWorks AE
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
I find it integrates into existing systems well and you pay for support and integration help rather that huge licensing fees.
-Joe
SolidWorks 2011 x64 SP 4 on Windows XP x64
8 GB RAM - Nvidia Quadro FX1700
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
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Cad Admin\Design Engineer
GEASWUG Greater Evansville Area SWUG Leader
www.scottjbaugh.com
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
Cole M
CSWP, CSWST, CSWI, CPDM
Certified DriveWorks AE
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
I have talked to my supervisors about many possibilities, and I have listened. Understanding, that it's not my money that is being spent.
I have suggested that we have our VAR do a presentation. The overall idea is that they (VAR) won’t understand how our company works and that they will pressure us into a dramatic change. Still, it's a business decision and thru my research they have had to make some hard choices. Thus far, they have made small changes…
We are currently a small company. So, cost plays a large part in the decision making.
P.S.~ Thanks to my VAR I have been able to have back up when it comes to pushing back in a disagreement which has helped to start the change… (Cole, I believe I still owe you and some of the other guys a Beer!.. LOL)
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
Matt Lorono, CSWP
Product Definition Specialist, DS SolidWorks Corp
Personal sites:
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources & SolidWorks Legion
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
RE: In need of a new PDM system supporting SolidWorks
Joe - Please tell us more! Are you using Aras as a PDM system? I've heard it is lacking as a PDM unless you pay for CAD connectors.