在 3DEXPERIENCE 平台上设置和管理 SOLIDWORKS 库

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Centralizing your SOLIDWORKS libraries, such as the Design Library, weldment profiles, and sheet metal gauge tables on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform helps teams stay aligned, reduces local setup issues, and enables controlled access to shared content. With this setup, every SOLIDWORKS user can automatically reference a standardized library without doing a manual configuration.

In this post, I’ll guide you through the process of storing and linking these libraries to the platform, and then walk you through how administrators can deploy the configuration organization-wide.

Why Manage Libraries on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform?

SOLIDWORKS libraries often include reusable components, templates, and configuration data that teams rely on every day. Storing these libraries locally can lead to inconsistencies, version mismatches, and wasted time.

By managing libraries on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you can:

Enable maturity tracking and revision control.
Avoid manual setup for each user.
Ensure consistency and scalability across teams.
Make it easier to update shared templates and resources.
Let’s begin with uploading and linking the content by following the steps below.

Step 1: Saving the SOLIDWORKS Design Library to 3DEXPERIENCE

Start by moving your local Design Library content to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

From a SOLIDWORKS session, browse to your local Design Library folder. You can either right-click and choose “Save to 3DEXPERIENCE” for individual items or use Batch Save to upload folders in bulk. During the save, you’ll assign the content to a collaborative space and organize it using bookmarks.
Batch Save will preserve your folder structure as nested bookmarks. If your library contains subfolders like routing, they’ll be recreated as sub-bookmarks, making navigation familiar and intuitive.

Step 2: Linking the Design Library Inside SOLIDWORKS

Once the content is saved, you can connect the Design Library to SOLIDWORKS.

Inside SOLIDWORKS, go to Tools > Options > System Options > File Locations. Under Show folders for, select Design Library and click Add. In the dialog box, click Select from 3DEXPERIENCE. You will see the list of bookmarks available. Simply choose the one you saved earlier and confirm.
The library will now appear in the Design Library tab of the task pane, marked with a blue binder icon to indicate its connection to the platform. Users can now browse and use the library content as if it were stored locally.

Step 3: Managing Other Library Content (Weldment Profiles, Gauge Tables)

In addition to the Design Library, other resources, such as weldment profiles or sheet metal gauge tables, can also be stored and managed on the platform.

To get started, log into the 3DEXPERIENCE platform or open MySession in SOLIDWORKS, then launch the Bookmark Editor from the Compass. Create a new bookmark (e.g., “Company Templates”) and add sub-bookmarks like “Weldment Profiles” or “Sheet Metal Tables.” You can then upload the relevant files by dragging and dropping them directly into the sub-bookmark or using the folder upload tool. These templates will now be centrally available and easily updated over time.

Step 4: Linking Additional Libraries in SOLIDWORKS

To link this additional content (like weldment profiles), return to Tools > Options > System Options > File Locations inside SOLIDWORKS.

Select the relevant type of library from the dropdown (e.g., Weldment Profiles) and click Add. Choose Select from 3DEXPERIENCE and point to the appropriate bookmark. Now, when creating weldments or sheet metal parts, users will be referencing the official, centralized versions.

Step 5: Admin Guide – Deploying the Library Setup to All Users

To avoid requiring each user to manually configure their system, administrators can package the setup and push it to the entire team using the SOLIDWORKS Settings Administrator Tool. This ensures that all users are aligned and always referencing the correct library paths.

Exporting and Locking the Settings

Open sldSettingsAdmin.exe from the SOLIDWORKS install directory:
\Program Files\Dassault Systemes\SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE\SOLIDWORKS

In the dialog, choose Import SOLIDWORKS 2025 options from this computer.
Select File Locations under System Options. Click the check boxes for all content you’ve linked (Design Library, Weldment Profiles, etc.), and use the lock icons to prevent users from changing them.
On the next screens, you can add contact details for support (optional), and choose how to apply the settings:
Every time a user starts SOLIDWORKS (recommended)
Enable Apply locked options
Disable “Allow users to override locked options” to enforce consistency
Save the configuration as an .sldsettings file.

Uploading the Settings File to 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Now, upload the settings file so it can be applied across all users on the platform:

Log in as an admin and open the Platform Manager role from the Compass.
Launch the Collaborative Space Control Center.
Under Common Features, select CAD Collaboration.
Choose SOLIDWORKS, then navigate to Settings > Resources > CAD Settings.
Upload the .sldsettings file using the “Upload a CAD setting file” button and click Apply.

This will apply the locked configuration for all users working within the same platform context—ensuring they’re always connected to the same library structure.

Additionally, users can check the status and stay informed to ensure the library is in sync and up to date. Finally, any update in the library is automatically updated in the background, and there’s an option for users to update it on demand.