What’s New in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026: Key Enhancements for Smarter Data Management
Introduction SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026 introduces powerful enhancements that improve vault administration, security, usability, and upgrade efficiency. From workflow archiving and advanced folder navigation to stronger encryption and smarter file version upgrades, these updates help organizations manage product data more securely and efficiently across teams and locations. NEW ENHANCEMENTS IN SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026 Archive Workflows: Ø We can now archive workflows directly within the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration tool. Ø This new capability allows administrators to manage and preserve obsolete or legacy workflows without deleting them from the vault database. Ø Archiving helps maintain a streamlined environment while retaining access to workflow definitions for reference or auditing purposes. Ø When a workflow is archived, it becomes read-only and is visually identified in the workflow list as “Archived.” Files associated with an archived workflow remain in their curren...