SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional API Bootcamp 2026
BLUE BYTE SYSTEMS is planning a 3-day in-person intensive bootcamp in North America (Houston, TX, US in January 28th-30th (Prior to 3DX26) 2026 ) focused entirely on the SOLIDWORKS PMD API — hands-on, real-world training with everything you need to build powerful customizations and automation.
To ensure a focused, hands-on learning experience, we’re limiting the session to a maximum of 10 participants. Please note it is subject to change based on feedback from attendees — our goal is to keep the content relevant, practical, and aligned with real-world use cases.
Class In A Nutshell
- VBA basics and fundamentals.
- PDM API object Model and how to navigate the documentation.
- Automate workflows, transitions, and notifications.
- Build standalone tools with Winforms and Console application.
- Create custom tasks and add-ins and datacards add-ins.
- Best practices for debugging and deployment.
- Blue Byte Systems Inc's courseware (10 hours).
- Tips & Tricks to Master the SOLIDWORKS PDM API Guide ($50 value)
- Free one year license of PDMShell to automate your PDM daily tasks (US$1999 value)
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Training Comparison
PDM API Training
Your SOLIDWORKS Reseller-
2 DAY Class
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Most resellers moved to online
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Code examples provided
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No technical support
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Standardized with no regular updates
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Does not cover programming fundamentals
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Covers add-ins but does not cover custom tasks
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Does not cover debugging add-ins and custom add-ins
PDM API Bootcamp
BLUE BYTE SYSTEMS INC.-
3-DAY Class
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In-person classroom
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Code examples provided
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Technical support via Slack (after class)
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Custom curriculum for every class
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VBA Basics and fundamentals
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10h dedicated to learning how to wrtie add-ins and custom tasks
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Each student can choose VB.NET or C#
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Learn how to debug add-ins and custom add-ins
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Perpetual access to courseware (+10h)
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Delivered by industry expert
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One year license of PDMShell
PDM API Training
my.SOLIDWORKS.com (SOLIDWORKS Corp.)-
5h 25 mins
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Online
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Access requires active subscription
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No technical support
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Standardized with no regular updates
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Does not cover programming fundamentals
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1h20min lesson about add-ins and custom tasks
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Does not cover debugging add-ins and custom add-ins
The course is led by Amen Jlili, founder of BLUE BYTE SYSTEMS INC. and author of several SOLIDWORKS API training programs.
With over a decade of experience automating PDM for companies around the world, Amen brings real-world insight, proven practices, and a focus on delivering tools that actually solve engineering problems.
- Contributed to the official CSWP-API certification exam
- Written the Best Practices Guide for SOLIDWORKS PDM for Dassault Systèmes
- Developed thousands of custom macros and add-ins used by engineering teams worldwide
- Founded and leads the SOLIDWORKS API User Group, bringing together developers and automation specialists from across the globe.
Schedule a call with Amen to ask more questions👇
Interested?
Whether you’re managing a vault, writing macros, or building full-scale solutions — this is your chance to level up with expert guidance.
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Spots are limited to 10.
Cost: €2699 EUR | $3199 USD