Problem
This article describes how to add the PDM add-in to the PDM Server Machine when it is missing from a SOLIDWORKS installation.
Solution
In order to access the SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-in for installation, the CAD Editor license type is needed. When using the Contributor or the Viewer license, the SOLIDWORKS Add-in will not be available to install. Follow the steps below to install the SOLIDWORKS Add-in:
- Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features
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Click on SOLIDWORKS PDM Server and click 'Change '
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In the SOLIDWORKS PDM InstallShield Wizard window that comes up, click "Next"
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Check the 'Modify' button and click "Next" until the "Choose Product Type" page
- Select the "SolidWorks PDM CAD Editor" license type and click "Next"
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On the "Select Add-Ins" page, check the SolidWorks add-in box and click "Next"
- Click "Install" to begin the installation of the SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-In.
For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.
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