9 Replies Latest reply on Jul 5, 2018 3:44 AM by Sam Sam

PDM Vault Log Out Command / Refresh Cache

Ctm Pdm Admin Jul 3, 2018 5:30 PM

Does anyone know of a way to automatically log out of a pdm vault? some method or command line that I can automate and schedule on a workstation?
Does anyone know of a way to clear local cache automatically without having to log-out/in?
Does anyone know how I can make sure that a user always sees the latest version of a PDF file? We have a place in the vault where all "working copy" PDFs go to for quoting purpose and those PDFs change, but every time our shop tries to access the update PDFs (via links) they only see the cached version. (we can only use links because the software they use for quoting only accepts URLs)

Thanks,

Re: PDM Vault Log Out Command / Refresh Cache

Michael Dekoning Jul 3, 2018 6:02 PM (in response to Ctm Pdm Admin)
AFAIK there is no way to do this.
This would require writing a program or add-in using the PDM API. What would trigger it?
In the user settings there is an option "Always work with latest version of files." However, it applies to all files. Also, I'm not sure it will automatically cache a newer version. Again this might require some programming although I'm not sure how you'd do this with links.
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  Ctm Pdm Admin Jul 3, 2018 7:27 PM (in response to Michael Dekoning)
  
  Thanks for the reply.
  
  I was hoping a command prompt line such as "edmserver.exe /logout PDM_Vault"...but that's just wishful thinking I guess.
  It can be triggered by a periodic timer or...now that I think about it, I can probably just delete the whole folder in the C:\<Vault>\ path with a DEL command in windows on the workstation and put it in windows task scheduler. (i.e. "DEL C:\<Vault Name>\Projects\ /s /q /f"). Just tried this and it works for my case since the shop people only have read-only access to the vault and never check-out a file.
  Yeah, I tried that option, it doesn't cache new versions. It only defaults to latest version in the check-out dialog for references. UPDATE: It is somehow working now only if you access the file with windows explorer (Vault View). Not with a link from another application. weird.
  
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    Sam Sam Jul 4, 2018 4:03 AM (in response to Ctm Pdm Admin)
    
    Hi,
    It is not sure that is what is necessary, but there is still an option with Web Server with access through Internet Explorer.
    There too is a local cache the location of which can be changed as for local views (it for computers where is not present the client of PDM).
    There, if I am not mistaken, it is possible just to refresh pages.
    In this case, instead of PDM File Viewer it is possible to use very convenient program - XnView (v.2.42) which with addition of gs854w32.exe allows to view PDF and many other formats.
    And this viewing sometimes is even more convenient than in PDM. However, it seems there is no opportunity to see a status of files, links, etc. But if it is not necessary - very interesting option (at least for experiments).
    Why XnView 32-bit version? Is and 64-bit, but at that time when I tried it - there were some problems with PDF (I do not remember precisely what). Perhaps, now these problems are absent any more.
    Not everything can it is so convenient as there is a wish, but as is.
    Also, I looked for other method of the solution of a question - but also here without Add-in it not to turn out -
    Automatic get latest files or update cache in active folder on entry.
    
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    Ales Svoboda Jul 4, 2018 8:42 AM (in response to Ctm Pdm Admin)
    
    You can kill EdmServer with command - taskkill /im edmserver.exe /f but I think you can not call this command from browser link.
    It will force you login to vault in next request of any PDF file.
    
    Think you can not simply copy released PDFs to network location and view from there? Is it possible in your environment?
    
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      Ctm Pdm Admin Jul 4, 2018 10:37 AM (in response to Ales Svoboda)
      
      Yes, I actually tried that but it doesn't log the user out, it just "terminates" their connection. Thus all the events that happen during log out don't happen such as clearing the cache and cached files stay in local drive.
      
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Re: PDM Vault Log Out Command / Refresh Cache

Gorkem Bicen Jul 4, 2018 2:44 AM (in response to Ctm Pdm Admin)
Hello

1- You can set timeout period for all licenses inc. PDM from SNL.
For more info please see attached PDF

S-067244 – How to modify the default license release timeout in EPDM 2015 (1).pdf 834.2 KB
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  Prasad Bhonsule Jul 4, 2018 5:06 AM (in response to Gorkem Bicen)
  
  I believe the timeout only works if someone else is actively trying to log in. For example if User X logs into PDM and takes the last license. User X is idle for 30 mins (or whatever timeout is set), then User Y is trying to log in, then only User X will be logged out.
  
  Kind regards
  
  Prasad
  
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    Ctm Pdm Admin Jul 4, 2018 10:44 AM (in response to Prasad Bhonsule)
    
    Correct. I've already tried this. and even then it doesn't completely log the idle user out as soon as a license is available they "reconnect".
    
    Found an explanation here: https://hawkridgesys.com/blog/tips-for-auto-logoff-in-solidworks-enterprise-pdm
    
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    - Re: PDM Vault Log Out Command / Refresh Cache
      
      Sam Sam Jul 5, 2018 3:44 AM (in response to Ctm Pdm Admin)
      
      If target is the latest version of files, it is possible for it can be done without Log Out/In in Vault?
      Can use for this purpose better a command of receiving the latest version or cleaning / up-dating of a cache without Log Out/In?
      Or target another?
      Perhaps it needs to be specified in addition as it can be understood on a miscellaneous.
      
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