By the completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

• • Start a project: Set up a Visual Studio project for building PDM API SDK SolidWorks add ins in C#.

• • Set the groundwork: Learn how to utilize the IEdmAddIn5 interface to incorporate your custom features into the PDM vault.

• • Test and debug: Add your new add-in to a SOLIDWORKS PDM vault and learn how to debug and troubleshoot it directly within 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 SolidWorks add-ins.

• • 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.