How to set up P drive on MacOS Device when using Solidworks?

Mapping you P drive to your MacOS device allows you to access data stored on the P drive. This will allow you to save files and access them later when using MacOS version of Solidworks.

To access the P drive you must be connected to the UWO network. Either by being on campus or by using Ivanti Secure to properly connect to the UWO network while not on campus. Ivanti secure instructions can be found here Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Western University (uwo.ca)

Setting up P drive on MacOS Device

Step 1: Open Finder and connect to server.

Open Finder. At the top of your screen click on “Go”. At the bottom of the menu select “Connect to Server”

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Step 2: Enter in the Server information.

A new window will open up. Enter in the following info “SMB://Ebithp-c1v20.eng.uwo.ca/Studentdrives/USERNAME” where USERNAME is you UWO username.

After entering the data click the plus to add it to your Favourites. This menu is how you will open the P drive when you need to access data.

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Step 3: Connect to the Drive

A new window will open asking you if you want to connect. Click “Connect”

Step 4: Entering in your credentials.

The following window will open. Select “Registered User” and enter in your full UWO email address and password. Then click connect. Once it’s connected a new window will open. You can access the data saved in your P drive.

Saving files into P Drive through MacOS Solidworks

Step 1: Click the save file icon on Solidworks.

Step 2: Select the P drive. Save the file into proper folder

Click on the arrow next to this PC. Scroll down until you find the P drive. Select it and use either Downloads, Documents, or Desktop to save your file to. Once the file is saved you should be able to see it in your P drive on your MacOS device.

Adding Shortcut to P drive on your Desktop

Step 1: Opening settings for Finder

Open finder and select the word “Finder” in the top menu. A drop-down menu will appear. Select Settings or Preferences.

Step 2: Check the correct box

In the menu that open check the box labeled “Connected Servers” under the option “Show these items on desktop”