Onboarding

Overview

Now that you're on the team, let's get you set up with everything that you need! This page will walk you through...

• SOLIDWORKS 2024 Installation (With PDM)
• PDM Vault Mirroring
• GTMS SOLIDWORKS Template Setup
• GitHub
• Mapping ARGO

No need to delay more -- let's get going!

Installing SOLIDWORKS 2024

Start by uninstalling any previous versions of SOLIDWORKS that you have on your computer. Do this from the "Add or Remove Programs" page of Windows Settings.

Find any any existing versions of SOLIDWORKS and uninstall them.

Click through any additional menus needed to remove SOLIDWORKS and then restart your computer.

Once you've done this, install the academic version GTMS uses by going here: solidworks.com/sek. Fill out the form as shown below, taking special note of the boxed sections.

Mapping ARGO

Start by opening up file explorer on your laptop

Go to "This PC", click the three dots at the top, and select "Map Network Drive"

Keep the drive as Z:

Enter this for the folder name: \\ad.gatech.edu\mefs$\stugroups\gtms

And click "Connect Using Different Credentials"

Enter your GT email and password, select remember my credentials, and hit ok

After doing this, ARGO will show up in your file explorer!