The SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM CAD Editor license includes access to the EPDM Add In for use right within the SOLIDWORKS program. Through this Add In, you have quick access to many EPDM actions and information from the Task Pane area of SOLIDWORKS.
However, if after installing the SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM Client, the Enterprise PDM Add In is missing from the list of Add Ins in SOLIDWORKS you will need to make a quick modification to the EPDM installation.
There are specifically two things that you will need to check: First, that you are using the correct license type (the Editor license), and second, that you did select to install the Add In.
Add In List
Here are the steps to install the SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM Add In for SOLIDWORKS:
Step 1: Modify the SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM installation through Programs and Features in the Windows Control Panel. Select the SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM installation and click “Change”.
Change Installation
Installation Manager
Step 2: In the Enterprise PDM Installation Manager select “Modify”
Modify EPDM Install
Step 3: Continue to the “Choose Product Type” page of the Installation Manager and make sure that the “SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Editor” license type is selected.
Select Editor License
Step 4: On the “Select Add-Ins” page and make sure that the SolidWorks add in is checked.
Select SOLIDWORKS
Step 5: Click Install to complete finish installing the Add In.
Install
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