How to Switch PDM Vault View Tab Location

In SOLIDWORKS PDM there are options to change where the tab is located when you login to the PDM vault view. These options are available from the right-click menu. In the local vault view, you can place tabs to the bottom of the window (default setup), or you can switch them to the right side of window.

Bottom View Tabs (Default Location)

Right Side View Tabs

To switch the tabs’ location, right-click in the blank space inside PDM vault view and select the preferred location.

Select Tab Location

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