How to Configure a Predator PDM Shop Floor Interface
Overview
The Shop Floor interface is a simplified version of Predator PDM designed specifically for shop floor personnel.
Vault Item dialog Window with drop downs
Simplified Released Vault view for the selected vault item
Requirements
- Predator PDM Installed (How to Install Predator PDM v11)
- Local Administrator Rights
- Predator PDM Shop Floor User (How to Create a Generic Predator PDM Shop Floor User)
- Predator PDM Shop Floor Users password
- Create a shortcut to Predator PDM and place it on the desktop
Executable path: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Predator Software\PDM 11.0\PPDM.exe" - Right-click the shortcut and click Properties
- In the Target field, append the following arguments at the end
-user [insertUsername] -password [insertPassword] -viewvaultitemdialog "[partialVaultPath]" - e.g. -user shopfloor -password predator -viewvaultitemdialog "Production"
- Click OK
- Rename the shortcut to "Predator PDM Shop Floor"
- Optionally, save a copy of the newly created shortcut to be used on other PCs
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