Prior to this, the only option available was to create additional local Windows user accounts on the archive server and add those to the Windows login settings. With the new combined authentication support, PDM administrators have the option to create additional custom user accounts that do not need to be in the Active Directory (while still keeping the use of Windows Active Directory accounts) thus, allowing some flexibility with what can be done with user accounts. Prior to the new functionality, temporary users or external contractors had to be issued local Windows accounts to allow them to log into the same vault. List Windows Users : This lists the Microsoft Windows users.New Windows User : This adds a Microsoft Windows user.New SOLIDWORKS PDM User : This adds a SOLIDWORKS PDM user.When adding a new user in the Add Users dialog box, the following options will appear: The option Allow SOLIDWORKS PDM login will become available.Select Start > All Programs > SOLIDWORKS PDM > Archive Server Configuration.

To enable the creation of both Microsoft Windows user and SOLIDWORKS PDM managed user logins, follow the instructions below: Previously, the administrator had to select a single login type for all vault users. Starting with the release of SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional 2019, a PDM administrator can now set up the option to allow users to log in as both Microsoft Windows users (by means of Active Directory) and SOLIDWORKS PDM users, essentially enabling mixed login types.

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