SOLIDWORKS PDM
SOLIDWORKS
PDM.
Product data management software for controlling CAD files, versions, permissions, workflows, and approvals.
What is SOLIDWORKS PDM?
Easily store, access, and share data in one location, improving the way your teams manage and collaborate on data.
SOLIDWORKS PDM helps teams securely store, manage, and control CAD files, documents, and project data in one central repository. With powerful search, version control, access permissions, and automated workflows, users can quickly find the right files, work on the latest revisions, and reduce confusion across design teams. It gives businesses better control over product data and design documentation.
Use this solution to reduce file confusion, improve revision control, and keep engineering teams aligned across locations. Khodiyar Infotech supports licensing, deployment planning, user onboarding, and workflow setup.
- Secure file vault
- Version and revision control
- Workflow approvals
- CAD data collaboration
How SOLIDWORKS PDM Helps Your Team.
File Management
Create and maintain all data in a single vault that can be accessed to store and retrieve files. SOLIDWORKS PDM manages all file changes and automatically updates them when a file is moved or renamed.
Design and Reuse
With powerful search tools built right into Windows Explorer, finding data is a snap. Quickly locate and reuse existing design data to save time and control costs. Locate files by name, date, and metadata.
Revision Control
To avoid conflicts, files can be checked out and locked when a design change needs to be made. As designs are updated by others, live notifications keep you informed of changes as they happen.
Collaborate securely
Collaborate securely with guidance from Khodiyar Infotech, including software selection, licensing, training, and adoption support.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Capabilities.
Key workflow areas where this solution helps teams improve productivity, accuracy, and collaboration.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard is ideal for smaller, single-site companies that need simple and reliable design data management. It helps teams track file changes, access previous revisions, send status notifications, and manage design updates more efficiently. With features like automated PDF creation and integrated eDrawings preview, users can review CAD data, reduce manual file handling, and maintain better control over their SOLIDWORKS projects.
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SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional is designed for distributed teams that need advanced design data management and easier access across locations. It includes all the capabilities of PDM Standard, along with remote browser-based access, automated email notifications, BOM support, and multi-CAD compatibility. This helps internal and external users manage files, track updates, collaborate securely, and use design data more effectively across the product development workflow.
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SOLIDWORKS Manage
SOLIDWORKS Manage is designed for teams that need advanced, records-based project and process management beyond standard PDM capabilities. It helps users manage project stages, tasks, timesheets, engineering change requests, approvals, transmittals, and complete BOM records. With interactive dashboards and automated reports, teams can track progress, control processes, and make better decisions throughout the product development cycle.
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SOLIDWORKS PDM Package Guidance.
Use this section only when package comparison is relevant. Khodiyar Infotech can help you select the right license based on your workflow.
| Feature | Standard | Professional Recommended | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Part Modeling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assembly Design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2D Drawings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design Reuse Tools | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAD Libraries | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manufacturability Checks | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cost Estimation | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo-Realistic Rendering | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Component Libraries | — | — | ✓ |
| Design Validation | — | — | ✓ |
| Motion Analysis | — | — | ✓ |
| Routing Tools | — | — | ✓ |
| Advanced Simulation | — | — | ✓ |
| Cloud Collaboration | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Management Support | — | — | ✓ |
| Training and Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Not Sure Which Package is Right?
Khodiyar Infotech can help you compare Standard, Professional, and Premium options based on your actual workflow.
Licensing and Deployment Guidance.
Three ways to deploy SOLIDWORKS Design — pick the model that fits how your team actually works.
Individual License
Ideal for individual designers, engineers, or professionals who need dedicated access.
- Named-user access
- Flexible usage
- Best for individual CAD users
Team / Network License
Suitable for engineering teams, shared workstations, and controlled business environments.
- Team-based access
- Centralized control
- Suitable for growing design teams
Cloud-Connected Options
For teams that need collaboration, review, and connected workflows across locations.
- Cloud collaboration
- Design sharing
- Better team communication
Why Buy SOLIDWORKS Through
Khodiyar Infotech?
We do more than provide software. We help your team select, implement, learn, and use SOLIDWORKS with confidence.
Product Consultation
Understand which SOLIDWORKS product and package fits your workflow.
License Selection
Get clear guidance before investing in software.
Installation & Setup Support
Get assistance with setup, deployment, and onboarding.
Training & Ongoing Assistance
Help your team build practical skills and use the software effectively.
SOLIDWORKS Training for Better Adoption.
Software value depends on how confidently your team can use it. We provide practical training to help users improve speed, accuracy, and workflow confidence.
Beginner Training
Get up to speed on SOLIDWORKS fundamentals — modeling, sketching, drawings, and assemblies.
- Sketching & part modeling
- Assembly basics
- 2D drawing creation
Advanced CAD Training
Tackle complex modeling techniques, surfacing, sheet metal, and weldments with expert guidance.
- Advanced part techniques
- Sheet metal & weldments
- Top-down design
Team Workflow Training
Train teams on shared workflows, design standards, libraries, and PDM best practices.
- Design standards
- PDM workflow basics
- Library & template setup
Where SOLIDWORKS PDM is Commonly Used.
SOLIDWORKS PDM is used by engineering and manufacturing teams that need better control over CAD files, revisions, approvals, BOMs, and design documents. It helps teams manage product data in a secure central vault and avoid issues caused by duplicate files, outdated versions, or uncontrolled file sharing.
Engineering File Management
Used by design teams to store parts, assemblies, drawings, documents, images, and related project data in one organized and searchable location.
CAD Revision Control
Helps teams manage file versions, track design changes, access previous revisions, and make sure users are working with the latest approved data.
Design Reuse and Search
Useful when engineers need to quickly find existing CAD models, drawings, or project files by name, date, metadata, or other searchable properties.
Approval and Release Workflows
Supports controlled engineering workflows such as design review, approval, release, ECOs, and document status changes with better traceability.
BOM and Manufacturing Handover
Helps teams manage Bill of Materials information and share accurate design data with manufacturing, purchasing, and downstream departments.
Distributed Engineering Teams
With SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional, teams across different locations can access, manage, and collaborate on product data through controlled remote access.
Frequently Asked Questions About SOLIDWORKS PDM.
Find answers to common questions about SOLIDWORKS PDM, including CAD file management, revision control, secure vaults, workflow automation, BOM support, remote access, and how it helps engineering teams control product data.
01What is SOLIDWORKS PDM used for?
SOLIDWORKS PDM is used to securely store, organize, manage, and control CAD files, engineering documents, revisions, and product data. It helps teams work from one central vault instead of managing files through scattered folders or manual tracking.
02How does SOLIDWORKS PDM help with revision control?
SOLIDWORKS PDM tracks file versions and revisions so teams can access previous versions, understand design history, and work with the latest approved files. It also supports check-out and file locking to avoid editing conflicts.
03What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard and PDM Professional?
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard is suitable for smaller, single-site teams that need basic data management, change tracking, notifications, PDF creation, and CAD preview. PDM Professional adds capabilities such as remote access, email notifications, BOM support, and multi-CAD support.
04Does SOLIDWORKS PDM support workflow automation?
Yes. SOLIDWORKS PDM can automate workflows such as review, approval, release, and document status changes. This helps teams reduce manual follow-ups and maintain a more controlled engineering process.
05Can SOLIDWORKS PDM help teams find files faster?
Yes. SOLIDWORKS PDM includes powerful search tools that help users locate files by name, date, metadata, revision, or other properties. This makes it easier to reuse existing design data and reduce duplicate work.
06Is SOLIDWORKS PDM cloud-based?
SOLIDWORKS PDM is mainly an on-premise data management solution. SOLIDWORKS also offers Cloud Services as a cloud-based data management and collaboration option for teams that prefer cloud storage and browser-based collaboration.
07Can SOLIDWORKS PDM manage BOMs?
Yes. SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional supports BOM management so teams can maintain and use Bill of Materials information for downstream processes such as purchasing, manufacturing, and documentation.
08Can Khodiyar Infotech help with SOLIDWORKS PDM?
Yes. Khodiyar Infotech can help your team understand SOLIDWORKS PDM, choose the right package, plan implementation, and get support for setup, training, workflow understanding, and adoption.
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SOLIDWORKS PDM?
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