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SOLIDWORKS PDM Integrations & Connectors

Access integrated tools within multiple SOLIDWORKS applications and supported third-party products by utilising SOLDIWORKS PDM integrations and connectors.

These integrations can extend your data management capabilities to ensure all design data and associated documents are stored securely to maximise the productivity of your design operations, while ensuring effective collaboration across teams and projects.

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Benefits of Integrating PDM

Centralised Data for Collaboration

With a user interface that leverages the Microsoft Windows OS, you can simplify the management of all design and related data across your organisation.

Link Your Portfolio

Integrations connect SOLIDWORKS PDM to multiple SOLIDWORKS applications and supported third-party tools, enabling smooth data flow between platforms.

Security & Productivity

Extend your data management capabilities to ensure all design data and documents are stored securely, while ensuring effective collaboration across teams and projects.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Integrations with Implementation Services

Streamline data management by connecting to SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional. These Products may be purchased alongside an additional implementation service to ensure minimal disruption to workflows.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

Manage electrical design projects and data in a secure SOLIDWORKS PDM vault. Integrated tools provide access to powerful data management capabilities and workflows.

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SOLIDWORKS Composer

Store & manage assembly manuals & technical documentation with this integration. Connect Composer with PDM to easily manage masters, template files, and exported outputs.

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This implementation will focus on the integration of SOLIDWORKS Composer into an existing SOLIDWORKS PDM environment that will be extended to store and manage SOLIDWORKS Composer data such as templates, masters and outputs.

Key Elements of the Integration Service include:

Automated generation of .smg files.
Dedicated Composer approval process.
Revision control of published outputs.
Complete history of Working Versions and published Revisions.
Automatic notifications of design changes.

SWOOD

Integrated tools help to enrich and manage your manufacturing and design data. Gain access to effective SWOOD data management tools that handle complex configuration files.

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This implementation focuses on standardising your SWOOD processes with controlled access to configuration files all without sacrificing accessibility for end users and administrators.

Key Elements of the Integration Service include:

Automated numbering of SWOOD design files.
Access controls to SWOOD library and configuration files.
Check out SWOOD library files from within SOLIDWORKS.
Use of templates to quickly and consistently create SWOOD folders and files.
Synchronise model dimensions with DataCard variables.

DriveWorks Pro

Manage DriveWorks files with with precision and gain additional tools for effective data management. Unlock automatic part numbering tools, manage templates, and control generated design data.

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SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional can also integrate with the following products. Contact us for best practice guides on how to implement and navigate managing data across the SOLIDWORKS portfolio.

SOLIDWORKS Visualize

Access data management controls inside SOLIDWORKS Visualize to manage renders and marketing assets without switching applications.

Key Features

SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional features available via the PDM Toolbar inside the SOLIDWORKS Visualize Interface allow you to:

Directly Check Out/In Files
Change State of files
'Get' previous Revisions/Versions
Open the Files DataCard to view or edit metadata inside Visualize
Access PDM Search Tool
Browse to the active file within the Vault.
View current Status ( Local Version and Revision information, as well as current State and Owner)

SolidCAM

Manage CAM processes and organise your manufacturing data, CAD models, and documentation.

Key Features

SOLIDWORKS MBD

Streamline the creation, management, and sharing of 3D model-based documentation by connecting SOLIDWORKS MBD and PDM Professional.

DraftSight

A dedicated add-in that enables seamless file management and collaboration directly within the DraftSight environment.

SOLIDWORKS Inspection

Enhance the creation, management, and traceability of first-article inspection (FAI) documentation with dedicated PDM tools.

SOLIDQ

Connect SOLIDQ Premium to your SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional vault to offload tedious and repetitive tasks with extra efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file types can SOLIDWORKS PDM manage?

Technically speaking, SOLIDWORKS PDM is able to manage any file as it is a Windows Native application.

This means the PDM vault and therefore any right-click menus are accessible via the standard File Open/Save dialog boxes common to most Windows Applications.

However certain applications and file types support a full integration into SOLIDWORKS PDM to provide greater control and functionality for your data.

How does SOLIDWORKS PDM integrate with other tools?

SOLIDWORKS PDM offers both built-in file format support and application add-ins to enhance functionality.

File format support allows users to work with various file types, including multiple CAD file formats and Microsoft Office documents. It includes capabilities for previewing, exporting, and managing files and metadata.

Integrations (or 'Connectors') are application add-ins that extend the functionality of SOLIDWORKS PDM to provide data management tools that are accessible within these other applications (such as Microsoft Office 365) and offer features like in-application toolbars, reference management, and metadata support.

How can SOLIDWORKS multi-product data be managed?

SOLIDWORKS PDM integrations are available to manage data across the SOLIDWORKS portfolio, including:

These integrations extend the base product functionality and equip users with additional tools to seamlessly manage their design data, access it securely, and collaborate effectively.

Can you manage third-party CAD data in SOLIDWORKS PDM?

SOLIDWORKS PDM can be integrated with supported SOLIDWORKS partner products and third-party CAD software applications.

This supports teams and organisations throughout their product development cycles, keeping data in one place and assisting with migrations from legacy CAD systems to SOLIDWORKS.

Supported third-party integrations include the following:

Solid Solutions can also offer add-in and file format support for the following legacy CAD systems*:

AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Siemens Solid Edge

*Multi-CAD support is based on certain compatibility restrictions.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Integrations & Connectors

Benefits of Integrating PDM

Centralised Data for Collaboration

Link Your Portfolio

Security & Productivity

SOLIDWORKS PDM Integrations with Implementation Services

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

SOLIDWORKS Composer

SWOOD

DriveWorks Pro

More SOLIDWORKS PDM Integrations

SOLIDWORKS Visualize

SolidCAM

SOLIDWORKS MBD

DraftSight

SOLIDWORKS Inspection

SOLIDQ

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