SolidWorks EPDM

Scope

OpenLM supports monitoring a wide and growing variety of license managers. This document explains how to configure OpenLM to monitor the Solidworks EPDM database and track license usage and reporting.

Before you begin

• OpenLM Platform

• OpenLM Broker v25.x or higher installed on the same machine as Solidworks, and approve it in Broker Hub.

  Configure OpenLM Server for EPDM

1. Ensure you have a single OpenLM Serveron a central network server.

2. From the Windows Start menu, go to OpenLM → OpenLM Server.

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. Click 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. Click Apply.

8. For added functionality, consider:

   • Installing the OpenLM Workstation Agent
   • Evaluating Features

9. Review results in OpenLM Reports.

Approve SolidWorks EPDM in OpenLM Platform

1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
2. From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
3. Select the SolidWorks EPDM license manager, then select Approve and Merge.

Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to License Servers Live → Server Statistics.
2. Confirm SolidWorks EPDM appears with a green status indicator.

note

It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for a new connection.