Configuring the Archive Server

• On Windows 7 and Windows Server systems prior to Windows Server 2012, from the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM > Administration.
• On Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 or later, on the Apps screen, under SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM, click Administration.

If Classic Administrative Templates is not listed, right-click Administrative Templates and select Add/Remove Templates. In the Policy Templates dialog box, navigate to \Support\Policies\PDMWorks Enterprise.ADM on the SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM DVD to add the SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM Settings policy template.

1. In the right pane, double-click Disable broadcast.
2. In the Disable Broadcast Properties dialog box, select Disabled, then click OK.

1. Click View Setup.
2. Double-click Configure Select Server Page.
3. In the Configure Select Server Page Properties dialog box, select Enabled.
4. Click Show to list the default servers.
5. In the Show Contents dialog box, click Add to add the server.
6. In the Add Item dialog box, type the archive server name and port, normally 3030.
7. Click OK to close each dialog box.

When vault views are distributed, the client is forced to use the archive server you specified.