They recommend not borrowing a SOLIDWORKS license while connected to a VPN. It should be noted that SOLIDWORKS does not test and thus not certify any VPN. With the proper bandwidth, you may have a seamless experience to their vault with a VPN. If IT has set up a VPN, you’ll be given a kind of passkey and can tunnel into your company’s network and work as if you were there. This would require more planning and infrastructure from your company’s IT department. The first option would be to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Option 1- Using a VPN with SOLIDWORKS PDM If you’re working away from the network, there are two options to plug into the vault: (1) using a VPN and (2) working offline.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional could be the ideal solution for larger organizations that would need things like replication, automation and possibly a connection to other software through Application Programming Interface (customization). SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard is beneficial for smaller organizations that are mainly looking to organize and store data in one office location. There are multiple PDM packages available, which include different features. SOLIDWORKS PDM is a product data management software that allows users to share files on a safe and controlled space called a vault, which is connected to a server. This will include supported SOLIDWORKS data management solutions, and for those that don’t have access to those solutions, I will speak to non-SOLIDWORKS tools that will help with data management too. There are essentially two supported SOLIDWORKS solutions that will allow you to share files and collaborate with a locally installed version of SOLIDWORKS mCAD. This version requires installation to a specific computer as opposed to a cloud-based solution that just needs access to the internet.
Now that you know how to access SOLIDWORKS, how about we give you some tips on how to manage data and file information remotely?įirst, I would introduce you to the concept of the classic SOLIDWORKS as we know- we refer to this as a “thick client” or SOLIDWORKS mechanical CAD (mCad).
In a previous article, we showed you how to set up your SOLIDWORKS license if you need to access it remotely. Today, with the right setup, working away from the office can be very effective.