SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-In for SOLIDWORKS Connected

In SOLIDWORKS Connected, the default data management system is the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, but you can choose another system, such as the SOLIDWORKS PDM add-in.

Benefits: For dedicated PDM users, it is advisable to switch to the Data Management option, SOLIDWORKS PDM or other separately installed data management. This action deactivates 3DEXPERIENCE integrations, which may cause conflicts or distractions for SOLIDWORKS PDM users.

To use a different data management system:
  1. Click Tools > Options > 3DEXPERIENCE Integration and select SOLIDWORKS PDM or other data management installed separately.
  2. Click OK.
    This option requires a SOLIDWORKS restart.
Selecting another system removes the 3DEXPERIENCE platform elements responsible for managing documents in collaborative spaces:
  • MySession does not appear in the 3DEXPERIENCE Task Pane.
  • Lifecycle and Collaboration tools are not available in the CommandManager and menus.
  • Open and Save operations cannot access the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
  • The 3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC tab does not appear.
You can share files with 3DDrive and 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace regardless of the data management system.

You can install SOLIDWORKS PDM separately, following the guidelines outlined in the SOLIDWORKS® PDM and SOLIDWORKS Manage Installation Guide. If SOLIDWORKS PDM is already installed, users can activate it through the Add-Ins dialog box from Tools > Add-Ins , whether or not they choose to modify the Data Management option.