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PDMShell is a scripting and automation platform for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional that simplifies complex vault operations. Designed as a modern alternative to Dispatch, it enables administrators and developers to automate file management, metadata updates, workflow transitions, version control, and other PDM tasks through a powerful scripting engine and command-line interface.
For reference only — your trial request today is free.
| SEATS | PRICE PER SEAT |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | US$999.00 |
| 4-7 | US$749.00 |
| 8-1 | US$499.00 |
| 1+ | Custom Enterprise Quote |
PDMShell is a modern automation and scripting platform for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional, built as a powerful alternative to Dispatch. Automate repetitive vault operations, create advanced workflows, update metadata, manage files and folders, perform state changes, and execute complex automation using an easy-to-use scripting engine and command-line interface.
To get started with PDMShell, visit https://pdmshell.com.
PDMShell is a SOLIDWORKS PDM automation tool that helps teams run cleanup, validation, batch processing, workflow, and data card tasks through simple commands and reusable scripts.
Choose the installer or deployment option that matches your environment.
| Option | Use This When | Download |
|---|---|---|
| PDMShell Installer | Install the standalone PDMShell desktop application on a workstation. | Download Installer |
| PDMDeploy | Deploy Blue Byte Systems add-ins into a SOLIDWORKS PDM vault. | Download PDMDeploy |
| PDMShell PDM Add-in | Download the PDMShell add-in .cex file for deployment through the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration Tool. |
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Start with the Free edition, activate a 7-day Premium trial, or purchase
Premium.
| Edition | Best For |
|---|---|
| Free | Evaluation, quick validation, and small command-line jobs. |
| 7-Day Premium Trial | Testing Premium commands, unlimited scripts, workflow transitions, and PDM add-in automation before purchasing. |
| Premium | Production automation, unlimited scripting, workflow integration, and PDMShell add-in deployment. |
Activate a 7-day trial to evaluate the complete PDMShell Premium feature
set in your SOLIDWORKS PDM environment.
| Feature | Free | 7-Day Trial | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search result limit | 5 items | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| RUNSCRIPT script length | 5 lines | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Command-line use | Yes, with limits | Yes | Yes |
| Workflow transitions | No | Yes | Yes |
| PDMShell PDM add-in | No | Yes | Yes |
| Automation scripting | Limited | Unlimited for 7 days | Unlimited |
| Priority support | No | No | Yes |
| Commercial use | Yes, non-resellers only | Evaluation only | Yes |
| Reseller use | No | Evaluation only | Yes |
| Cost | Free | Free for 7 days | Seat-based annual pricing |
Premium licensing is seat-based. A seat can be activated on a single machine
through the standalone PDMShell application or managed through the PDMShell
add-in license manager for pooled vault access.
| Option | Activation Location | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Single Machine | Standalone PDMShell application installed on the workstation | One workstation or one administrator |
| License Pool | PDMShell add-in license manager in the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration Tool | Teams using PDMShell add-in automation from a shared PDM vault |
(≈C$415 CAD)
This is shown in your local currency (Canadian Dollar). You will be charged in USD at checkout.
