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When PLM Group shared a video showing SOLIDWORKS AI generating VBA code, it grabbed my attention. Additionally, I was intrigued by the native automation and looked into the comments. I wanted to know exactly how many tokens the macro costs
SOLIDWORKS PDM dark mode in Windows I wanted to determine if SOLIDWORKS PDM could follow Windows dark mode, including the PDM interface embedded inside Windows File Explorer. This inquiry led me to assess the available APIs and the feasibility across
Every PDM administrator eventually runs into the same argument. One camp says the vault is a database, so folders are irrelevant and you should just search for what you need. The other camp says folders matter, because the day the
PDMPublisher helps SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional users automatically generate, export PDF, DXF. It is a great alternative to the convert task and combine documents. You can request a free PDMPublisher trial license through the Blue Byte Systems online store.This article explains
Most SOLIDWORKS PDM administrators are used to working through Windows Explorer, administration tools, scripts, and custom add-ins. These tools are powerful, but even a simple question can require several steps. For example: The PDMShell MCP Server provides another way to
If you work in engineering IT or CAD administration, you’ve likely spent hours trying to make different software systems talk to each other. When searching for ways to automate these clunky processes, two tools with confusingly similar names always pop
