DATA MIGRATION AND TRANSFORMATION SERVICES FOR SOLIDWORKS PDM
We specialize in high-volume PDM automation with the ability to update variables in bulk, apply intelligent renaming rules across entire datasets, and perform large-scale sheet-format cleanup. Our tooling handles thousands of files per operation while maintaining vault integrity, predictable performance, and uninterrupted workflow availability.
CHALLENGE - CASE STUDY
The customer needed to rename more than 60,000 files inside their SOLIDWORKS PDM vault, and the work involved far more than simply changing filenames. Every CAD file in a PDM environment is tightly connected to references, configurations, versions, and workflow states. A high-volume rename must protect assembly links, maintain revision history, retain all metadata, preserve drawing relationships, and keep approval records intact.
Manual renaming through Windows Explorer or the PDM client is extremely risky for a dataset of this size. Many of the files were linked across assemblies, shared across multiple projects, and required a structured naming logic that integrated serial numbers and ERP rules. Without automation, this type of project can take several weeks, and a single mistake can lead to extensive rework.
GOAL
The goal was to remove extra revision information from the filenames to standardize and clean up their data.
SOLUTION
Blue Byte Systems executed the full migration in four hours, scheduled outside business hours, and the vault remained fully available throughout the process.
This was achieved using PDMShell, our internally developed command-line automation tool that handles large PDM workloads efficiently and safely.
The project was driven by an Excel spreadsheet provided by the customer. The sheet listed more than 60,000 entries with existing names, new names, and relevant metadata.
We performed a full validation of the spreadsheet against the live vault to confirm that all source files were present, that no duplicates or naming conflicts would occur, and that all assembly and drawing references would remain preserved.
TESTIMONIAL
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
Amen was given a short timeline and was requested to work outside of Ideal Pase hours. Both were adhered to and surpassed.
Wesley D.
Data Migration & Transformation Support
Prefer email?
You can also reach us at
