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Introduction to PDMShell

Welcome to PDMShell, the command-line interpreter designed specifically for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional. PDMShell provides engineers and IT professionals with a powerful and flexible tool for automating and streamlining tasks within the SOLIDWORKS PDM environment. By integrating command-line functionality, PDMShell allows users to perform routine PDM operations quickly, efficiently, and with greater control over their PDM data management processes.

What is PDMShell?

PDMShell is a comprehensive command-line interface (CLI) for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional that simplifies file management, automation, and configuration tasks. It offers an extensive set of commands that can be used for common operations such as file check-ins and check-outs, variable management, user authentication, and much more. With PDMShell, users can interact with the PDM system without the need to open the SOLIDWORKS PDM client interface, making it an ideal tool for batch processing, automation, and system integration.

Use Cases for PDMShell

  • Batch Processing: Execute bulk operations like file renaming, setting variables, and automating workflows across multiple files or folders.
  • System Integration: Integrate PDMShell commands into custom applications, scripts, or scheduled tasks to enhance the automation of business processes.
  • Advanced File Management: Perform check-ins, check-outs, versioning, and other file management operations using the command line.
Tip

If you have a large vault with folder content exceeding +500 items, please consider disabling the intellisense if you see a performance hit.

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