Change the file type filter in the bottom right corner from Text Documents (*.txt) to All Files to see the hosts file. 3. Add the Server Entry
SOLIDWORKS PDM relies heavily on server names. When DNS fails, the client machine "blocks" itself from seeing the vault until a manual entry is added to the host file. Solidworks Host File Block
While often viewed as a "block," this is usually a that can be bypassed by manually configuring the Windows hosts file to act as a local directory. Understanding the Host File "Block" Change the file type filter in the bottom
The Windows hosts file is a plain-text document located at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ . It is the first place Windows looks when trying to find a server. If there is an error in this file, or if it is intentionally blocked by security software, SolidWorks PDM or SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager will fail to connect. When DNS fails, the client machine "blocks" itself
