Client Configuration

The PDM Client is the interface to the database. Use the following dialog to configure the main settings of the PDM Client.

The Client Configuration dialog.

Client Configuration

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Path relative to main directory

Check this box to specify the path to be relative to the main directory.

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Remember password

Select this option to log on automatically on program start-up.

After checking this option, the next time you log on, a Remember password checkbox will appear in the log on dialog. Check it to automatically log on on program start-up.

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Open information on double-click

When this box is checked, double-clicking a level or a file will show its details.

If this option is not checked and the object is a file, the double-clicking will cause the associated program to open it. Associated programs can be set in the Applications dialog.

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Create backup before open

Checking this box will automatically create a back-up of a file before it is opened.

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Create backup before delete

Checking this box will automatically create a back-up of a file before it is deleted.

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Start maximized

Select this option to start the program on full screen.

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Show file extensions

Check this box to show file name extensions in the Explorer view.

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Show file type

Check this box to show file type in the Explorer view.

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Show CAM preview

If this option is checked, a preview of the CAD/CAM file is shown on the right side of the Database preview.

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Use Windows login name

Check this option to use same login name as for Windows.

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Open PDM Explorer on start-up

Check this box to have the PDM Explorer automatically open on start-up.

This feature needs the option Remember password to be enabled for its correct operation. Otherwise, the log on dialog will appear on program start-up.

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Max. Search Results

Use this field to enter a number to limit the maximum number of search results presented in the Explorer view.

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Auto-Logoff Time

Specifies the time in minutes that the user will stay logged-in without program activity (keyboard entries or mouse movements). Zero value "0" de-activates Auto-Logoff.

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Language

Use this drop-down list to select the language that you want CIMCO PDM to use.

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Preview Picture Size

Use this field to define the maximum width or height in pixels of the pictures pre-viewed as associated files from levels.

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Barcode Scanner

Use this field to define the communication port where the barcode reader is connected to. Select Not Used if there is no barcode reader installed.