Logging into the Platform from the 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services Tab

After installing the 3DEXPERIENCE Connector for SOLIDWORKS, you connect to the platform from the 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services tab in the Task Pane. This tab integrates all the capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE Connector for SOLIDWORKS.

From the 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services tab, you can access the following 3DEXPERIENCE apps and widgets:
  • MySession
  • 3DSearch
  • Relations
  • Project Explorer
  • Bookmark Editor
  • Compare

To connect to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform in SOLIDWORKS:

  1. Optional: To make the 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services tab available, do the following:
    1. Go to Tools > Add-Ins.
    2. Under Active Add-ins and Start up, select 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services.
  2. In the 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services tab, click Connect and log in to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform using your 3DPassport credentials.
  3. Select a Collaborative Space and Role, and click OK.

The MySession widget opens and shows the active collaborative space in the top bar. You can start PLM operations with SOLIDWORKS models.

For more information on the apps available from the 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services tab, see 3DEXPERIENCE Side Panel in Dassault Systèmes User Assistance. Access to Dassault Systèmes User Assistance requires 3DEXPERIENCE credentials.