Course Overview

This SolidWorks PDM course introduces basic concepts of developing and leveraging SOLIDWORKS PDM add-ins using the C# programming language and the SOLIDWORKS PDM API. It is designed for PDM administrators and developers, as the course material will describe ways to automate tasks in their SOLIDWORKS PDM environment, extend the workflow process, and incorporate custom add-ins into the vault.

This Course is For:

•       SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrators
•       Developers

Course Details:

• Course Duration: 30 minutes 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 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:

•       Set up a Visual Studio project for creating SOLIDWORKS PDM add-ins using C#.
•       Use the IEdmAddIn5 interface to add custom functionality to the PDM vault.
•       Add and test the PDM add-in in the SOLIDWORKS PDM environment.
•       Debug and troubleshoot add-ins in Visual Studio to ensure proper functionality.

Core Concepts:

Creating Visual Studio Project Files

• Building the Visual Studio Class Library Project
  

  You will build the Visual Studio project for the add-in, including setting project properties and project references.

Implementing the IEdmAddIn5 Interface

• Implementing the IEdmAddIn::GetAddInInfo Method:
  You will learn how to implement the GetAddInInfo method to provide information about the add-in.
• Implementing the IEdmAddIn::OnCmd Method:
  You will learn how to implement the OnCmd method to handle commands in PDM.

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.