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.