SOLIDWORKS PDM Search Tool (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only) In the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional vault, use the SOLIDWORKS PDM Search tool to search for files and folders and for non-file data such as users and items. Contents SOLIDWORKS PDM Search Interface SOLIDWORKS PDM Search is a tool that lets you search multiple vaults for files and folders, and metadata such as users and items. Search Tool Commands Search commands appear on the Search toolbar, search menus and the file shortcut menu. Searching with the SOLIDWORKS PDM Search Tool You can use the SOLIDWORKS PDM Search tool to search for files and folders, users, and items. Searching for Users (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only) The Search tool lets you find particular users. You can also list users who are or are not logged in. Parent topicSearches Search Method Comparison SOLIDWORKS PDM Embedded Search Searching in Data Cards Saving Searches as Favorites (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only) Applying Favorite Searches (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only) Exporting Search Results (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only)