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SolidworksSolidworksAdministrative BlissAdministrative Bliss
Solidworks Administrative Solidworks Administrative BlissBliss
Customized InstallationsCustomized Installations
Can Improve Performance and Enforce Can Improve Performance and Enforce Standards and EfficiencyStandards and Efficiency
Installation TipsInstallation Tips
Custom install path specified during Custom install path specified during installinstall Match path for version being installedMatch path for version being installed Makes administrating versions easierMakes administrating versions easier
Installing Multiple VersionsInstalling Multiple Versions Multiple installations not recommendedMultiple installations not recommended If you must then add version & SP# to pathIf you must then add version & SP# to path
Clean Installation is bestClean Installation is best Remove old Registry Entries and DirectoriesRemove old Registry Entries and Directories
Typical InstallationTypical Installation
Lets take a walk through an installLets take a walk through an install
These next slides are for SWX 2007 These next slides are for SWX 2007 SP.0-5SP.0-5
Install PDMWorks Server?Install PDMWorks Server?
ChoicesChoices
Choices…Choices…
Or Not?Or Not?
Administrative DirectorAdministrative Director Effective for multi-seat installationsEffective for multi-seat installations
Solidworks ExplorerSolidworks Explorer
Run Solidworks Explorer for the first timeRun Solidworks Explorer for the first time Proper setup is importantProper setup is important Use for filename and reference changesUse for filename and reference changes
Default setup to look for Default setup to look for vaultvault
If you don’t know a vault path click If you don’t know a vault path click cancelcancel
Unexpected Funky-nessUnexpected Funky-ness
Click here to open window paneClick here to open window pane
More Intuitive InterfaceMore Intuitive Interface
Click a directoryClick a directory
and the pane will and the pane will expandexpand
Get Used to the layoutGet Used to the layoutClick on this icon to access optionsClick on this icon to access options
Solidworks Explorer OptionsSolidworks Explorer Options PDM Works Vault is default selectedPDM Works Vault is default selected
Solidworks Explorer OptionsSolidworks Explorer Options If you don’t use a Vault, uncheck thisIf you don’t use a Vault, uncheck this
Solidworks Explorer OptionsSolidworks Explorer Options Vault related tabs will disappearVault related tabs will disappear
Solidworks Explorer OptionsSolidworks Explorer Options Proper reference paths are importantProper reference paths are important
Solidworks Explorer OptionsSolidworks Explorer Options Search Paths help you index your Search Paths help you index your
filesfiles
After Install – setup After Install – setup standardsstandards
Checked by default Checked by default Prompts for user input upon creationPrompts for user input upon creation
Setup for ease of useSetup for ease of use
Share Common FilesShare Common Files
Default TemplatesDefault Templates
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
Be careful with this one!Be careful with this one!
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
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File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
Caution -Search paths change Caution -Search paths change dynamicallydynamically
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
File LocationsFile Locations
Hole Wizard / ToolboxHole Wizard / Toolbox
For Shared ToolboxFor Shared Toolbox
Crash RecoveryCrash Recovery
External ReferencesExternal References
Use Caution - Setup for your needsUse Caution - Setup for your needs
CollaborationCollaboration
Use Caution – Watch Lightweight Use Caution – Watch Lightweight ModeMode
Design LibraryDesign Library
Customize your LibraryCustomize your Library
Design LibraryDesign Library
Customize your Toolbox - StreamlineCustomize your Toolbox - Streamline
User InterfaceUser Interface
Customize with macro Buttons / Customize with macro Buttons / HotkeysHotkeys
Standard Start TemplatesStandard Start Templates
Reduce redundant workReduce redundant work
Desktop SearchDesktop Search Increase Search Speed – Data ReuseIncrease Search Speed – Data Reuse
Copy Settings for ReuseCopy Settings for Reuse Enforce Standard Shared SettingsEnforce Standard Shared Settings Capture and archive settingsCapture and archive settings
Good Luck…Good Luck…
Continually learn what’s newContinually learn what’s new Stay on top of Service Packs and issuesStay on top of Service Packs and issues Monitor your standards and practicesMonitor your standards and practices Makes life easier for you and everyone…Makes life easier for you and everyone…
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