Course Overview
This course covers advanced topics using VB.Net to customise the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and adding notifications.
NOTE: This course is available as part of the Gold & Platinum Training Passports.
What You'll Learn
Course Agenda
Lesson 1: The SOLIDWORKS API SDK
Learn to setup the SOLIDWORKS API SDK to develop Add-ins for SOLIDWORKS in VB.Net, C#. Designing Add-ins will give users the functionality to build and group multiple functions and procedures within custom toolbars or panes inside SOLIDWORKS.
Lesson 2: Customising the SOLIDWORKS User Interface
Covers customising Add-ins created in Lesson 1, and creating custom Toolbars for the SOLIDWORKS Add-in. This lesson will also cover the creation and implementation of a custom property manager pages.
Lesson 3: Notifications
Modify the SOLIDWORKS Add-in to wait for Notifications from SOLIDWORKS. This will teach users, which SOLIDWORKS objects support Notifications and how the Add-in wizard uses Event handlers.
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Training Booking Process
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Training Methods

Self-Paced
Student, job-seeker, or working professional? Our SOLIDWORKS self-paced training essentials course gives you the flexibility to learn when and where you want.

In-Classroom / Virtual
For those who prefer a traditional classroom environment courses can be taken in one of our training locations in the UK and Ireland.
Our virtual courses provide hands-on, live, interactive group training session from a professional, qualified instructor.

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Accredited
- SOLIDWORKS certified training instructors
- All courses are CPD-accredited for professional development
- Attendees receive certificates for every course
Variety & Frequency
- Courses run every week of the year (1200+ per year)
- 70+ courses, we cover a broad range of topics and software
- Training passport bundles provide amazing value
Convenience
- 22 training venues located across the UK & Ireland
- State-of-the-art Virtual training is available
- We can arrange onsite and bespoke training courses
Quality
- 4.9 Star rating on Feefo for training courses
- Limited class sizes ensure personal attention
- Hands-on format with high-end PCs for every attendee
You can reserve your place on our SOLIDWORKS training courses for free via our course schedule.
Simply find the course you'd like to attend and click 'Book Now' and complete your registration.
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Yes! All of our classroom and virtual courses are CPD-accredited, meaning you are guaranteed to progress in your professional development.
A SOLIDWORKS Passport offers you a comprehensive training and development plan in one single purchase.
These Passports allow you to make massive savings on training, compared to purchasing multiple courses one at a time.
Separate Passports are available for SOLIDWORKS CAD & SolidCAM, depending on your design & manufacturing needs.
Each SOLIDWORKS CAD Passport can be purchased in different lengths that are valid for 1, 2, 3 or 5 years. The passport is active from the date of the first course you attend.
We recommend new SOLIDWORKS users start off with SOLIDWORKS Essentials. From there the courses that you benefit you most will depend on your products and workflow.
For most professional SOLIDWORKS users the best courses to take next are: Advanced Part Modelling, Drawings, Advanced Assembly modeling.
We are always happy to discuss your requirements and provide advice on the best training and resources for you. Speak to your account manager, contact us online or get in touch via training@solidsolutions.co.uk.
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