Hosted PDM Setup Instructions

Install and Configure Sophos VPN client

Go to SophosConnect-MSI-File and download the Sophos VPN application for Windows.

Run the .msi setup file.

Accept the End User License Agreement and Select Install.

Select Finish and Launch the Sophos Connect client.

Note: Navigate to the Sophos Connect client in the windows start menu or select the Sophos VPN icon located by the clock in Windows 10.

Step 5. Select the blue button labeled Import Connection.

Step 6: Browse to the .PRO file that contains OTP in the file name. This connection file will require a One Time Password to connect.

(The file name in the screenshot may not be exactly the same for each company)

If you know the PRO file name, each PRO file can be found here. https://converge.design/downloads/

It is recommended to reboot your computer at this stage. 

Next, setup the Multifactor Authentication rolling code on your mobile device.

To begin, navigate to the Sophos login web portal that is provided by Converge Design.

If the link cannot be located, contact support@converge.design

Login using your Sophos VPN client credentials.

You will be automatically redirected to a page with a QR code.

Download and open the Authenticator app of your choice on your mobile device and select the + sign to add.

Note: The following Authenticator Apps are supported.

• Google Authenticator
• Microsoft Authenticator
• Duo Mobile
• Okta Verify

Scan the QR code. You will now have a code in your Authenticator app to use with the Sophos VPN client.

When connecting, enter your Sophos VPN Username, then your Sophos VPN Password. Then fill in the captcha characters at the bottom of the client login screen. You may select to save username and password.

Enter the One-Time-Password code from your Authenticator app on your device. It is recommended to enter this code last since it is on a timer.

You may have to enter your username and password a few times during the initial login process.

After completing the login process the first time, the rolling code token timing will sync up with the firewall. You should then be presented with the login window again. The captcha will be missing in the second login window.

Enter your login information again and select "Sign In".

The OTP Login setup is now complete.

Note:

If you need to login to the web portal again after setting up your rolling code. Enter the rolling code at the end of your password in this format.

password+code

PDM Client Installation

Each user that will be connecting to any PDM vault must have the PDM client installed first.

If you already have SOLIDWORKS CAD installed and will be adding the PDM client to your existing installation, follow the steps below.

If you are installing the PDM Client Only (without SW CAD), contact your SW Reseller for installation instructions.

1. Launch the Windows Control Panel and navigate to Uninstall a Program or Programs and Features.

2. Scroll and locate the SOLIDWORKS program. Make sure you are modifying the correct version installation. Right click the application and select Change.

Dismiss the warning below if prompted by selecting OK.

3. Select Modify your installation and then select Next.

4. Enter your SOLIDWORKS CAD serial number and select Next.

5. Check the box next to the products that you would like to Install. Verify that SOLIDWORKS PDM client is checked at minimum. Select Next to proceed.

6. On the Summary page, scroll down to the SOLIDWORKS PDM options section. Select Change.

7. Verify or change the PDM Product. Select PDM Standard or Professional based on the vault type. Verify or change the PDM client type as well. Select Back to Summary.

8. Select Modify Now.

9. Enter the location of the PDM vault and/or server information where the license manager is activated. The information must be entered in the correct format.

25734@server name

Replace the text for server name with the correct server name. Select OK. (If you do not have connectivity at this time to the license server, you will get a warning that says it cannot reach the license server. Select Yes to proceed)

- This window may not pop up based on the license that was entered in the installation manager. That is not a problem. If this window does not pop up, proceed to Phase 3.

10. After the installation is completed, select Finish.

Creating PDM vault local view

1. Download the .csv file provided in the deployment docs shared folder.

2. Double click the .cvs file and select "Open with" if prompted.

3. Browse to this location. C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS PDM

Select "ViewSetup.exe" to launch the .csv file.

4. Select Finish. Creation of the PDM vault local view is now completed.