4 Replies Latest reply on Jul 31, 2012 6:11 PM by Todd Puckett

How to change web client working folder location?

Todd Puckett Mar 27, 2012 9:54 AM

The working folder location for a web client installation is C:\Users\user_name\Local\SolidWorks\SolidWorks Enterprise PDM\Cache\ . This means the folder location will be different for every user.

AutoCAD stores xref path within the dwg file, this information will only be useful for the original user. Each user will need to manually load each xref file.

I would like to force the web client to cache EPDM files in a common folder (C:\Jobs). Is this possible?

Re: How to change web client working folder location?

Steve Ostrovsky Mar 27, 2012 11:57 AM (in response to Todd Puckett)

Good question. Looks like SPR 640852 "Direct EPDM Web Client local cache to a shorter path or allow the local cache to be created at a specified location" is open, so answer is no.

I would like to assume there's a registry key storing this value but am not sure.
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Re: How to change web client working folder location?

Pedro Branco Apr 5, 2012 2:30 PM (in response to Todd Puckett)

Hi Tod,

The easiest way is to install the thick client of EPDM, If EPDM client is installed and with a local view, the web client will use this path to cache files.

If you cannot or do not wish to install the normal EPDM client, you can change it manually with a few steps, one of witch is changing a registry key.

Contact your local var to assist you in getting access to this information.

Regards,

Pedro Branco
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Re: How to change web client working folder location?

Jeff Sweeney Apr 5, 2012 5:18 PM (in response to Todd Puckett)

Does KB article S-014164 have any value to you?
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Re: How to change web client working folder location?

Todd Puckett Jul 31, 2012 6:11 PM (in response to Todd Puckett)

My VAR sent me the instructions (5 page pdf) and I got it working. Today was the first time I've needed it. Thanks
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