Naming Files with Serial Numbers

The SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-in Options let you use serial numbers to name a new internal or virtual component, or a weldment part.

To name the file with serial numbers:

  1. Start SOLIDWORKS.
  2. Click Tools > SOLIDWORKS PDM > Options.
  3. In the Server tab, select Automatically name new files with serial number and Automatically name files on save as with serial number.