Course Overview:
This course provides an introduction to creating and implementing SOLIDWORKS PDM add-ins using C# and the SOLIDWORKS PDM API. Designed for PDM administrators and developers, this course focuses on automating tasks within the SOLIDWORKS PDM environment, improving workflow efficiency, and integrating custom add-ins into the vault.
This Course is For:
⚙️ SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrators and Developers.
Course Details:
- ⏱️ Course Duration: 30 mins of instructional time.
- 🎓 Teaching Style: Hands-on with practical examples.
- 💰 Pricing: Fixed-price course available indefinitely.
- ✅ Certification: Achievement certificate upon completion.
Technical Support:
🧑💻 Premium Technical Support for Subscription Members:
Gain access to Blue Byte Systems’ internal resources for quick answers to your SOLIDWORKS PDM API questions. This service is available as a paid add-on for course participants.
System Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11.
- SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional.
- VBA Component installed with SOLIDWORKS.
Overall Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Create a Visual Studio project for developing SOLIDWORKS PDM add-ins using C#.
- Implement the IEdmAddIn5 interface to integrate custom functionality into the PDM vault.
- Add and test the PDM add-in within the SOLIDWORKS PDM environment.
- Debug and troubleshoot add-ins using Visual Studio to ensure smooth operation.
Core Concepts:
Creating Visual Studio Project Files
- Creating the Visual Studio Class Library Project:
Setting up the add-in’s Visual Studio project, including properties and references.
Implementing the IEdmAddIn5 Interface
- Implementing the IEdmAddIn::GetAddInInfo Method:
Learn how to implement the GetAddInInfo method to provide information about the add-in.
- Implementing the IEdmAddIn::OnCmd Method:
Learn how to handle commands in PDM by implementing the OnCmd method.
Testing the PDM Add-In
- How to Add a PDM Add-in to the Vault:
Instructions for adding your developed add-in to a SOLIDWORKS PDM vault.
- How to Debug a PDM Add-In in Visual Studio:
Learn how to debug and troubleshoot the add-in within Visual Studio.