Scroll to the bottom of the file and add a new line with the server's IP address, followed by a Tab or space, and then the server name. Example: 192.168.1.100 YOUR_SERVER_NAME .
If your SOLIDWORKS PDM client cannot find the server, you can bypass DNS issues by mapping the server’s IP address to its name manually. GoEngineer Locate the File : Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc Open as Administrator Search for in the Start Menu. Right-click it and select Run as Administrator In Notepad, go to File > Open , change the file type to All Files ( , and select Add the Mapping solidworks host file block fix
Search for in the Start Menu, right-click it, and select Run as Administrator before opening the file. How to Configure the Local Hosts File Follow these steps to manually map your SOLIDWORKS server: Scroll to the bottom of the file and