3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC Tab

3DEXPERIENCE users can use the 3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC tab in the Task Pane to manage cache file content. The tab displays file information in a similar way to the Windows File Explorer, and manages the changes on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

The 3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC tab provides an improved way to work with the cache files. You can view the details of the files, delete them, or drop them in the graphics area. The tab also updates automatically to show the most current data, eliminating the need for manual refreshes.

Columns

The following columns appear in the 3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC tab in the Task Pane. To view the hidden columns, right-click a row and select the columns. You can sort the columns, reorder them, or adjust the column width. Also, you can select multiple rows to perform actions.

Column Name Description
Title The title of the file.
If you change the title attribute from the Properties, the updated title is seen only when you save the object in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Status An icon that represents the status of a given revision of the object in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

An orange status indicator on Refresh helps you track the state of the files. When the view is current, the indicator remains clear. If you save new files, download files from the platform, or have missing files locally, the indicator turns orange. This visual clue lets you know when the tab needs your attention, allowing you to quickly respond to changes.
Lock Status An icon that indicates whether the file is locked. This column is empty if the file does not exist in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. :
  • : Locked by me.
  • : Locked by other user.
  • : Not locked.
Rev The revision number of the file.
Maturity State The lifecycle state of the file.
Collaborative Space The collaborative space of the file.
Size The file size.
Modification Date The last modified date of the file.
File Name The name of the file with extensions.
Description The description information as available in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
If you change the description attribute from the Properties, the updated description is seen only when you save the object in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Name The PLM external ID of the object for reference objects and the PLM external ID of the connection for instances.
Type The type of object.
Creation Date The file creation date.
Owner The details of the user who created the file.
Last Refreshed The date when the file was last refreshed.
CAD Format The CAD file format of the file.
Locked By The details of the user who locked the file (if the file is locked).

Toolbar Options

The toolbar contains different filters and options.
Options Description
Quick Filter





 Quick Filter is a set of toggle filters that filter the list of items. You can apply a single filter or combine multiple filters.
Filter by SW Title Filters the list of items by SW Title. Sorting and filtering work together. If a user clicks the Part Quick Filter and enters 99 in the filter dialog box, only parts with 99 in their name appear in the list.
Cleanup Removes unused files from the local cache on your Windows computer.

Select a timeframe to delete files based on their Last Refresh date on the platform.

Refresh Select one of the refresh options.
  • Refresh View : Updates the cache view.
  • Refresh Selected from Server : Synchronizes lifecycle information for selected files with the latest version on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
  • Refresh all from Server : Synchronizes the lifecycle information for all files with the latest version on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
You can continue using SOLIDWORKS while the refresh operation continues, though the save operation is unavailable during this time.. A progress message shows the progress of the refresh operation. A notification appears when the operation is complete.
If you close SOLIDWORKS, the refresh operation stops.
Help Opens the help.

File Actions

You can perform the following actions.
Action Description
Drag and Drop You can drop one or more files from the Task Pane to the graphics area to open them in resolved mode. If you drop multiple files, all the files open in the graphics area.
Open Right-click a file, and click Open. The file opens in the graphic area in resolved mode.
Delete from this PC Right-click a file and select Delete from this PC to remove it from the local cache while keeping it on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

A warning appears for part or drawing files, while a dialog box opens for assemblies or mixed selections.

For assemblies or mixed file selections, you can choose one of these two options:
  • Delete only the selected files.
  • Delete the selected files and their references.
Files cannot be deleted if:
  • An assembly contains references that do not meet deletion conditions.
  • A file has local modifications.
  • A file is open in the current session.
  • A file is locked by you.
If no files meet the criteria for deletion, a warning message appears.
Refresh Selected from Server Right-click a file, and click Refresh from Server. This option synchronizes the file with the latest version on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.