Solidworks EPDM

Scope

OpenLM supports the license managers listed on the Supported software page.
This document explains how to configure OpenLM to monitor the Solidworks EPDM database and track license usage and reporting.

Configure OpenLM SLM for EPDM

1. Ensure you have a single OpenLM SLM on a central network server.
2. From the Windows Start menu, go to OpenLM → OpenLM SLM.
3. Select the LM Tools tab → EPDM.
4. Enter the EPDM connection string fields:
   • Server Name → EPDM server hostname or IP
   • Database Name → EPDM database name
   • SQL Username → database username
   • Password → password for the username
5. Select Test to validate the connection.
6. Go to License Servers → Add and configure:
   • Type → EPDM
   • Description → descriptive server name
   • Time Zone → license server time zone
   • Hostname and Port → any text (not significant for EPDM)
   • Is Triad Configuration → select if applicable
   • Clear the checkboxes for Use Broker and Use License File
7. Select Apply.
8. For added functionality, consider:
   • Installing the OpenLM Workstation Agent
   • Evaluating Features
9. Review results in OpenLM Reports.