PDM-Workbench PDM-Workbench Release 2.5 User Manual - CMI.

CHAPTER 2Getting StartedThis chapter describes the functionality of the PDM-Workbench which is implemented inthe CATIA V5 workshop.We suppose that you have installed CATIA V5 with the PDM-Workbench workshop onyour computer. All configurations for the PDM-Workbench (including the configurations forthe PDM system) are done properly.Note: All user actions described below are based on the corresponding configuration ofthe data model and the actions to be provided by the PDM system.LoginIn order to access the PDM-Workbench functionality you must log in into the PDM system.You select the “Login” icon within the PDM-Workbench toolbar (see Picture 2: ThePDM-Workbench toolbar before the login) in CATIA V5. The other PDM-Workbench iconsremain deactivated.Picture 2: The PDM-Workbench toolbar before the loginThe first dialog for login opens (see Picture 3: First login dialog) where you can choose thedesired PDM system and your preferred language. Possible values (as defined for Loginin the PDM-Workbench configuration file) are offered in a combo box. In this example onlythe PDM system “Matrix” is supported by the PDM-Workbench.Picture 3: First login dialogChoose your favourite language and confirm the dialog by clicking the “OK” button.PDM-Workbench User Manual 3