PDMPublisher
Certified SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Product
Generate your engineering deliverables directly from SOLIDWORKS PDM — PDFs, DXFs, STEP files, flat patterns, merged packages, and more, driven by rules, workflows, and vault metadata.
Publishes to 15+ formats
Trusted by engineering teams AROUND THE WORLD













Blue Byte Systems Services
We help engineering and manufacturing teams customize SOLIDWORKS, automate SOLIDWORKS PDM, migrate engineering data, connect business systems, and train teams to build better tools.
Consulting and development
From quick SOLIDWORKS macros to production-ready PDM add-ins and ERP integrations, Blue Byte Systems designs practical software around the way your engineering team already works.
Our certified partner product, PDMPublisher, extends SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional with automated document publishing, PDF merging, exports, and release package generation.
Each engagement can start small, then grow into a supported internal tool, workflow add-in, migration utility, or connected automation platform.
VBA macros, add-ins, task panes, batch tools, drawing automation, and API-driven CAD utilities that remove repetitive model and drawing work.
Connect SOLIDWORKS PDM with ERP, PLM, CRM, databases, web APIs, dashboards, and internal systems without forcing engineers into duplicate entry.
Move legacy CAD files, references, metadata, revisions, and folders into a clean SOLIDWORKS PDM vault with repeatable validation.
Online and in-person training for SOLIDWORKS automation, PDM API development, VBA, and C# add-ins, with practical examples your team can extend.
WPF desktop apps, Office plugins, web APIs, SQL tools, and Microsoft-based engineering software that connects CAD, PDM, documents, and business data.
Not sure where to start?
Describe your vault, your file volume, and the manual steps that slow your team down. We’ll suggest the smallest tool that removes the most manual work — and a realistic path to build it.
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Move past Dispatch. PDMShell runs automation on demand, from PDM events, or as tasks inside SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional — one-off commands, repeatable .pdmshell scripts, visual workflows, and administrator-controlled add-in automation.
The PDMShell visual editor — build, connect, and validate PDM workflow steps.
The work is scoped around your vault, CAD standards, business systems, and team capacity so the final tool fits the environment it will run in.
Review workflows, pain points, vault structure, file types, data sources, and the business outcome the tool needs to support.
Build a focused proof of concept against representative files, variables, workflows, or system endpoints before broad rollout.
Develop the macro, add-in, migration script, connector, or application with clear configuration and deployment paths.
Train users and administrators, document the workflow, and refine the tool as production edge cases appear.
We build the connectors that keep engineering data flowing between your file sources, SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional, and the business systems your company already runs on.


Whatever we build — a macro, an add-in, a migration, or a connector — it has to deliver these three things.
Automate repeatable drawing, metadata, export, publishing, and approval tasks that slow down release cycles.
Keep CAD, PDM, ERP, PLM, and reporting data aligned with fewer copy-paste errors and fewer hidden spreadsheets.
Deliver practical utilities with documentation, configuration, and training so internal teams can keep improving them.
Tell us about your vault, workflows, and systems — or build in-house skills first with our SOLIDWORKS PDM API courses for VBA, C#, and add-ins.
Blue Byte Systems develops automation and integration tools for SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS PDM, helping engineering teams eliminate manual steps, standardize workflows, and scale their data management systems.
Yes. Blue Byte Systems Inc. is a SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner, trusted by resellers and enterprise customers worldwide.
We offer a suite of PDM automation tools including:
PDMPublisher — Automates exports (PDF, DXF, STEP, etc.) from SOLIDWORKS and PDM.
PDMShell — A scripting environment for advanced PDM automation.
Yes. We host intensive 3-day PDM API Bootcamps focused on add-ins, task automation, and real-world API development as well as online self-paced courses.
Yes. We provide full-service API consulting, custom automation, and PDM integration across the entire SOLIDWORKS ecosystem.
This often involves:
Developing custom add-ins and task scripts to automate engineering or release processes.
Integrating PDM data with systems such as Epicor, SAP, Arena PLM, Aras Innovator, and Monday.com.
Designing data migration strategies for legacy systems or Workgroup PDM to PDM Professional transitions.
Implementing revision synchronization, batch export tools, and BOM automation.
Creating bespoke dashboards, REST APIs, and connectors that expose engineering data to downstream systems (manufacturing, purchasing, or quality).
How is licensing managed?
Licenses can be per seat, per vault, or enterprise — depending on your team size and deployment needs. Subscription and perpetual options are available.
What’s included with support?
All licenses include email support, bug fixes, and minor version updates. Premium support plans offer faster response and feature customization options.
Can I transfer my license to another machine or user?
Yes, licenses can be deactivated on one machine and reactivated on another at any time.
Do you offer volume or reseller pricing?
Yes, we have partner and reseller programs with discounted tiers and referral bonuses.