Notifications in SolidWorks are a great way to notify (and be notified!) when a file(s) changes status, moves from a folder, or just send a message to someone else in the organisation.
Sample Notification from within EnterprisePDM
However, these notifications are dependent on a central part of the EnteprisePDM system, the Database server (DB Service).
If this DB service is stopped for any reason, then your notifications will not be sent. Common reasons for stoppage include server updates, shut-downs, scheduled maintenance etc.
Today I want to show you a simple way to ensure that this service always keep running, using the steps below:
1) On the server where you have the EnterprisePDM Database Server installed (most often where you have SQL installed), go to Start, type in Services
Access Services
2) In the Services window, scroll down until you find SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Database Server
3) Right-click on this service, Properties, and ensure that the Startup type is set to Automatic as in the image.
That’s it! This will ensure that if the server has to be ever restarted, this services will start automatically.
For extra credit, you can also use a very simple batch file and run a task so that the DB server service will restart on a schedule.
I hope you find this useful. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at prasad.bhonsule@intercad.com.au
Best regards,
Prasad Bhonsule