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SOLIDWORKS PDM API & Administration for Beginners
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SOLIDWORKS PDM API & Administration for Beginners

Learn SOLIDWORKS PDM from scratch: Administration, vault setup, workflows and API basics using real examples
Created byKabilan A
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration
  • SOLIDWORKS PDM Implementation & SQL Installation
  • Working in Vault to secure Organization Data
  • PDM API Fundamentals
  • Creating Standalone and Add-In Applications

Course content

3 sections20 lectures8h 39m total length
  • Introduction to the Course1:45

    Course Introduction.

  • SOLIDWORKS PDM & API Fundamentals Overview13:23

    Overview about SOLIDWORKS PDM.

  • SQL Installation27:27

    SQL is the backend for SOLIDWORS PDM. First step to setup PDM is to install SQL.

  • SOLIDWORKS PDM Server and Client Installation20:12
  • Vault View Setup11:36
  • Administration Tool27:29

    It is very much to know about Administration Tool. In this tool, we have to configure Server, Workflows, File Types & Revisions.

  • Administration Tool Options15:44
  • Template, File & Folder Cards and Revisions29:42
  • Working in Vault30:33

Requirements

  • This course will explain the working of Product Data Management.
  • If you know any CAD software, it is an added advantage.
  • If you are a C# User, it is an added advantage.

Description

Master SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration and API from Scratch

Want to manage engineering data efficiently and automate workflows in SOLIDWORKS PDM?

This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn both SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration and API fundamentals in a practical and structured way.

You will start by understanding the core concepts of Product Data Management (PDM) and how SOLIDWORKS PDM helps organizations control design data, versions, and workflows. Then, you will learn how to set up and administer a PDM vault, manage users and permissions, and configure workflows.

In addition to administration, this course introduces you to the basics of the SOLIDWORKS PDM API, helping you understand how automation and customization work. You will explore how API can be used to extend PDM functionality and improve productivity.

The course focuses on real-world scenarios, ensuring you gain practical skills that can be applied in industry environments.

What You’ll Learn:

  • SOLIDWORKS PDM fundamentals and architecture

  • Vault creation and configuration

  • User and group management

  • Permissions and access control

  • Workflow creation and state transitions

  • Data cards and variables

  • Introduction to PDM API

  • Basic automation concepts

Why This Course is Different:

This course combines both administration and API basics, giving you a complete beginner-friendly learning path. It focuses on practical implementation and real-world use cases rather than just theory.

Who This Course is For:

  • Beginners with no PDM experience

  • Mechanical engineers and designers

  • PDM administrators

  • Anyone interested in data management and automation

Requirements:

  • Basic knowledge of SOLIDWORKS

  • No prior PDM or programming experience required

Outcome:

By the end of this course, you will be able to set up and manage a SOLIDWORKS PDM vault, configure workflows, and understand how to use API for basic automation and customization.

Who this course is for:

  • Design Engineers curious about Product Data Management & PLM.
  • CAD Developers who want to extend their career to PDM & PLM.