Solid Edge Server Move Causes Date Issue in Drawings

After a server move, the date in the title field of drawings no longer updates correctly. When a drawing is saved, the date updates to the current day. However, upon closing and reopening the drawing, the date reverts back to the date of the server move. This issue occurs because the "Accessed" timestamp is not updating as expected. The files are stored in Windows folders without PDM (Product Data Management).

The issue arises because the "Accessed" timestamp is not updated by default in Windows operating systems. To resolve this, consider the following options:

1. Change the Registry Key (Not Recommended):

You can enable the updating of the "Accessed" timestamp by setting the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Control\FileSystem\NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate = 0

Note: Enabling this setting may cause performance degradation, which is why it is disabled by default in Windows.

2. Recommended Solution - Use "Modified" Date:

Instead of using the "Accessed" date, configure Solid Edge to use the "Modified" date, which is updated whenever a file is saved. This avoids the performance issues associated with enabling the "Accessed" timestamp update.

Steps to Implement the Solution:

1. Open Solid Edge and go to the drawing file properties.
2. Change the date property to use "Modified" instead of "Accessed."

By following these steps, the date in the title field will reflect the last modified date, ensuring it remains current without causing performance issues.

For further information, search online for "NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate" to understand more about the "Accessed" timestamp behavior in Windows.