Workgroup PDM Upgrades

To upgrade the Workgroup PDM vault, obtain upgrades for the Workgroup PDM server by:

Using the SolidWorks Installation Manager to check for updates
Receiving a new DVD from SolidWorks
Manually downloading upgrade files to a folder

You can install only one version of Workgroup PDM Server on a computer.

Regardless of the method you use to upgrade the vault, you should perform the following steps. For details, see the Workgroup PDM and SolidWorks Explorer online help:

Ask all users to log out of the vault and then lock it.
Backup the vault data.
Use Add/Remove programs to remove the current version of Workgroup PDM Server.
Install the new version of Workgroup PDM Server.
Use the SolidWorks Task Scheduler to update the Workgroup PDM files in the vault.
Unlock the vault and notify users that they can return to using it.

To update the vault server by checking for updates:

In Windows, click Start, All Programs, SolidWorks Installation Manager, Check for Updates.
On the Newer Versions Available dialog box, select Download and install a new version, select the version to install, and click Next.

The new version of the Installation Manager downloads and runs.

On the Welcome screen, enter your serial number or use the serial number detected by the Installation Manager.
Under Installation Type, click:

Administrative Image and Server Products
Install SolidWorks Workgroup PDM Server (vault) on this computer

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

To update the vault server from a new DVD:

Updating from a new DVD uses the same process as installing a new Workgroup PDM Server.

See Workgroup PDM Server Installation.

To update the vault server from a manually downloaded file:

Double-click the downloaded file, pdmwserver.exe.
Follow the on-screen instructions until you get to the Upgrade Installation dialog box. The installer detects a previous installation and prepares to upgrade.
Click Next to upgrade, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Client Upgrades

Client Status Relative to Vault	Action
Same version as vault	None
Same major release, newer than vault	None
Newer major release, newer than vault	Login is blocked
Same major release, older than vault	Optional update
Older major release, older than vault	Mandatory update

Clients are prompted to update the first time they log in after the vault is updated. No service pack is required for client updates. See Update Clients in the Workgroup PDM online Help.