How to Configure a Computer to be a PDM Task Host
How to Configure a Computer to be a PDM Task Host
The PDM Tasks feature (for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only) allows you to configure, run, and monitor automated tasks that you would normally perform manually in your PDM vault, such as convert, design checker, and print tasks for use with SOLIDWORKS files.
An often overlooked step when configuring PDM tasks is to configure computers to be task hosts in order to execute the tasks. This grants the computer task execution permission for each vault where the task will be run. This article will detail how to configure a computer to be a task host.
Login to PDM
On a computer with SOLIDWORKS and PDM client installed, use PDM File Explorer to log into the vault.
Configure Task Host
In the Windows System Tray (lower right corner of the Task bar), click the PDM icon and then select Task Host Configuration.
Permit Task Add-ins
In the Task Host Configuration dialog, select the vault name in the File Vault dropdown list (upper right corner) for the vault which you want to permit the task execution. The task add-in(s) installed in the vault is listed. Under the Permit column, select the checkbox for the add-in(s) that can be execute tasks on this computer. Click OK.
Repeat this step on any computer where you want to permit task execution. This step is specific to the computer you are currently on.
Edit Tasks
On any computer with the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration tool, log in as Admin and double-click the Task to configure.
Choose Hosts
For the Execution Method, select a method to execute the task and then select the checkbox next to the computer(s) to allow them to be a task host. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.
This change is global and can be configured on any computer.
The task is now configured to execute tasks on the specific machine(s).
Dedicated Host with Automatic Login (Unattended Computer)
When users launch Tasks in PDM, instead of having the Task run on their local computer, it can be sent to a Dedicated SOLIDWORKS PDM Task Host with Automatic Login, even one that is not actively used.
Technical Support
If you have any questions or experience unexpected behavior, feel free to reach out to MLC CAD Systems technical support.