SOLIDWORKS Electrical “Link to PDM configuration” manager provides users with several levels of PDM integration. Administrators can define exactly which project information will be exported on each update, including project archives, drawings, or even full PDF document packages. SOLIDWORKS Electrical then has several methods of exporting the data; let’s look at which option is best for your team.

Project exports can be defined all in one place, making it easy to standardize what is added to the PDM vault

For the team that likes full control

The most basic method of SOLIDWORKS Electrical PDM integration saves the exported data into a user-specified folder. This folder can be in the PDM vault or any other mapped location, providing maximum flexibility. Checking files in and out of the vault is handled entirely through Windows Explorer, allowing users to add comments, adjust versions/revisions, and use the familiar PDM interface. This method is ideal for teams looking for a simple solution, similar to the processes used by mechanical teams.

For the team that’s already connected

SOLIDWORKS Electrical can also be configured for PDM integrated folder exporting. Much like the previous method, administrators specify a location for the exported files, but with this option, the folder must be located within a PDM vault. The advantage of this is that project exports are automatically checked in as new versions any time a user pushes their data to PDM. This solution enables users to back up their data with a single click. By electing to export reports and drawings, this method can provide anyone in your PDM system with up to date design outputs from your electrical projects. This option is best suited to teams working on a shared SOLIDWORKS Electrical server, who would also like to utilize PDM for backing up data and sharing it within their organization.

For the team that wants complete integration

On the flip side, what if all your users are working on their own SOLIDWORKS Electrical database? The advanced check-in/check-out option shifts document control and data management entirely to the PDM system. With this method, users are able to check projects out of the vault from within SOLIDWORKS Electrical, locking the project to read-only for all other users.

Advanced export with check in/out buttons directly integrates your Project Manager and PDM Vault

The project archive is then automatically extracted to their system, adding all necessary symbols, components, title blocks, etc. During check-in, users can opt to either keep the file checked out as a work in progress or release control and allow other users to edit the project. This method works well any time it is inconvenient or impractical for electrical designers to be working out of a shared database, such as when they are working in multiple locations.

For the team that has been watching mechanical users enviously

Finally, the SOLIDWORKS PDM Electrical Connector is a brand-new option for SOLIDWORKS Electrical users. This connector enables full PDM integration between your SOLIDWORKS Electrical and PDM databases, providing functionality identical to that used in mechanical workflows.

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