A PDM race condition: How your code might wrestle with PDM when saving files directly to the vault — and what to do about it.
July 4, 2022
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How to handle race conditions between SOLIDWORKS and PDM API.
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SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional: You have chosen to load a .Net Add-in? Well, what do you do next ?
August 2, 2021
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SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional employs a server-client architecture. Your files and metadata is stored on the server (Archive server is where your files and stored and
Traverse Assembly Tree Recursively -SOLIDWORKS API
January 23, 2021
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This topic is most definitely a recurring one. I find myself having to go back to old pieces of code I wrote a while ago
How to Export Bill of Materials to Excel with Thumbnails Using a SOLIDWORKS Macro
January 20, 2021
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If you’re using SOLIDWORKS 2018 or older, automating the export of your Bill of Materials (BOM) to Excel with thumbnails can be incredibly beneficial. This
Protect macros with a password – Valid for Excel and SOLIDWORKS
December 26, 2020
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TLDR: Protect macros modules from viewing by adding a password from the protection tab at Tools > Macro Name Properties. A password-protected macro’s security is
Early binding vs Late Binding: How to write macros that will always run with no errors
December 26, 2020
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TLDR: Here’s what you need to know about Early Binding Vs Late Binding Use early binding for writing macros. It provides IntelliSense and enforces types.
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