What makes a good SOLIDWORKS PDM Admin person?

Article by Joe Medeiros, CSWE updated January 6, 2015

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The successful implementation, use and growth of SOLIDWORKS PDM, is largely dependent on the skill of the administrator(s). Below are some characteristics that make for a good SOLIDWORKS PDM Admin person:

SOLIDWORKS PDM Admin person

SOLIDWORKS PDM Admin person

  • Ability to form concession:
    • Individuals and groups can have differing goals and priorities. A good PDM Admin should be able to form a solution, that the majority can agree on.
  • Ability to make decisions:
    • At times concession is not practical or possible. A good PDM admin should be able to make decisions that benefit the company as a whole.
  • A solid understanding of the company’s policies and processes:
    • In order to ensure that PDM reflects important company policies and processes, a good PDM Admin should have a good understanding of these policies and processes and/or be able to easily access information on these policies and processes.
  • General computer skills:
    • A comfortable working understanding of computers and a general understanding of networks.
    • The admin should also have access to technical resources such as IT/IS
  • Time to maintain and administer PDM:
    • The PDM Admin should be able to schedule time for maintaining PDM (updates)
    • General troubleshooting
    • Developing and growing the use of PDM in order to take full advantage of the automation and time savings offered by SOLIDWORKS PDM.

If you are thinking about becoming a PDM admin person you can receive training from us in-class or online

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Joe Medeiros, CSWE

Joe Medeiros is a SOLIDWORKS and PDM Certified Expert. He has been helping SOLIDWORKS users with training, mentoring and implementations since 1998. He combines industry experience with a thorough understanding of SOLIDWORKS products to assist customers in being successful. He shares his experience and expertise through blogs; one of which has been incorporated into the SOLIDWORKS Essentials training manual.