SOLIDWORKS PDM loads the data in the background, which improves the
browsing responsiveness.
Browsing folders that have a large number of files is faster due to:
- Faster database queries for custom columns.
- Background loading and incremental loading of the data.
When you double-click a folder, SOLIDWORKS PDM loads data in this order:
- All subfolders synchronously. You can browse subfolders while
the remaining data loads in the folder.
- Files with standard columns in the file list.
- Information in custom columns. You can add more custom columns
and maintain the same browsing speed.
When you select a file and switch between the Bill of Materials, Contains, and
Where Used tabs, SOLIDWORKS PDM loads the data in the tabs in the background. When you
switch to a different file or folder, the background loading stops and loading of the
new file or folder starts.
Performance improves significantly for folders with a large number of files or for
database servers with high latency.