SP 0.0 > Enhancements > MWPDM Installer re-design

The MWPDM Service installer has been fully redesigned with modern, robust, and future-proof architecture.

It is now completely independent from legacy technologies, such as VBScript, and does not rely on any external scripting mechanisms like PowerShell. This design choice ensures that the installation can be performed reliably even on systems where VBScript and/or PowerShell are disabled, restricted by security policies, or no longer available. As a result, the installer is fully compatible with modern, hardened, and enterprise-managed environments.

In addition to removing these dependencies, the internal structure and execution flow of the installer have been entirely reworked. This redesign improves clarity, reliability, and maintainability, while significantly reducing unnecessary steps during setup.

From the user’s perspective, these changes translate into a simpler, faster, and more intuitive installation experience, with fewer prompts and a more streamlined process. Overall installation time has been reduced, and the setup process is now more consistent across different system configurations.

For diagnostic purposes, installation logs can be collected using the CaptureMechWorksPdmLog tool (available from the Windows Start menu), which collects all PDM logs. These logs should then be sent to MechWorks for analysis.