How to Update File References in PDM

If file references need updating or have been broken after moving, renaming, deleting, or adding files to PDM, then the references can be updated using the Update References command in PDM. This can be done without opening the parent file in SOLIDWORKS.

While you can update any file reference, a major use of Update References is to repair broken file references. It is very important to understand that when you check files into the vault, if the Check-In dialogue box displays warnings of missing files, cancel the check-in. If you ignore the warnings for missing files and check files in, the Update References wizard does not list the missing files.