PDMPublisher for SolidWorks CAD

The ultimate export solution add-in for SOLIDWORKS

PDMPublisher for SOLIDWORKS CAD

Discover Powerful SOLIDWORKS & PDM Export Features

Export Sheet Metal Flat Pattern

Export 1:1 flat-pattern DXFs for sheet metal and generate drawing PDFs in one pass. Control what gets exported using conditions and configuration filters.

Export All References To Any Extensions

Export all of your assembly references effortlessly to a wide range of CAD file formats — including STEP, IGES, Parasolid, HTML and more. Ensure every component is ready for manufacturing, collaboration, or data exchange.

Custom Annotations on PDFs

Automatically place design data, part metadata, and custom properties anywhere on your exported PDFs to keep your drawings fully annotated and production-ready.

Watch the full walkthrough on YouTube to see every feature in action.

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Customize Filenames and export locations based on card variables and custom properties
Merge PDFs
Add Bill Of Materials to Merged PDFs
Export To PDF, DXF, STEP extensions
PDF bookmarks
Export Assembly References (limited)
Export To DWG, IGS, X_T extensions
Export To eDrawings extensions
Add Custom Annotations To PDFs
Export Sheet Metal Flat Pattern
Extension-specific Export Location
Export parts and assemblies to HTML

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US799Annually

Individual (1)

Great deal for freelancers and CAD designers.

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Customize Filenames and export locations based on card variables and custom properties
Merge PDFs
Add Bill Of Materials to Merged PDFs
Export To PDF, DXF, STEP extensions
PDF bookmarks
Export Assembly References
Export To DWG, IGS, X_T extensions
Export To eDrawings extensions
Add Custom Annotations To PDFs
Export Sheet Metal Flat Pattern
Extension-specific Export Location
Export parts and assemblies to HTML

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US699Annually

Small Team (2-4)

Great small teams of 2-4 engineers.

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Customize Filenames and export locations based on card variables and custom properties
Merge PDFs
Add Bill Of Materials to Merged PDFs
Export To PDF, DXF, STEP extensions
PDF bookmarks
Export Assembly References
Export To DWG, IGS, X_T extensions
Export To eDrawings extensions
Add Custom Annotations To PDFs
Export Sheet Metal Flat Pattern
Extension-specific Export Location
Export parts and assemblies to HTML

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US599Annually

Large Team (5-10)

Great for larger teams of 5-10 engineers.

BUY LICENSES

Customize Filenames and export locations based on card variables and custom properties
Merge PDFs
Add Bill Of Materials to Merged PDFs
Export To PDF, DXF, STEP extensions
PDF bookmarks
Export Assembly References
Export To DWG, IGS, X_T extensions
Export To eDrawings extensions
Add Custom Annotations To PDFs
Export Sheet Metal Flat Pattern
Extension-specific Export Location
Export parts and assemblies to HTML

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Minimum Required Software

Windows: 10 or 11.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional: 2018 SP0 or newer
(Latest version recommended for best compatibility and performance) if you intend on publishing files to PDM.
SOLIDWORKS: Any edition compatible with the installed PDM version

Client Workstation Recommended Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 11 64-bit
Processor	Multi-core 3 GHz	Higher clock speed or more cores for large assemblies
RAM	8 GB	16 GB or more (32 GB+ for complex datasets)
Graphics	Certified workstation GPU (OpenGL)	SOLIDWORKS-certified GPU
Storage	SSD	NVMe SSD

PDM Server and Database Recommended Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
SQL Server	Microsoft SQL Server Standard (same version as PDM)	SQL Server 2019 or 2022, 16–32 GB RAM
Archive Server	Fast local storage	SSD or RAID/NVMe array
Network	1 Gbps LAN	Low-latency, high-throughput (especially for multi-site vaults)

Installer and Permissions

Installer Format: Signed .msi package
Digital Signature: Officially signed by BLUE BYTE SYSTEMS INC. to ensure authenticity and avoid Windows SmartScreen warnings.
Permissions: Windows administrative privileges may be required to complete the installation, especially if installing for all users or under Program Files.

Technical Support I

We highly recommend reviewing:

PDMPublisher Documentation and;
Watching our YouTube tutorials before opening a support ticket.

If you still require assistance, our support team is here to help. You can reach us at:

Email: support@bluebytesystemsinc.zohodesk.com

Technical Support II

For complex issues, please including bug investigations or configuration reviews, you can schedule a live support session with our technical team.
Support review sessions are available Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PST.

To ensure a smooth and efficient resolution, please include:

A clear description of the issue
PDMPublisher version and SOLIDWORKS PDM version
Steps to reproduce the problem
Any relevant screenshots, logs (or log Ids), or sample files

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PDMPublisher online documentation

Explore detailed feature explanations to get the most out of PDMPublisher.

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💡 DID YOU KNOW? Even though PDMPublisher includes full SOLIDWORKS PDM integration, you can run it without PDM installed. It works as a standalone SOLIDWORKS plug-in.

CASE STUDY

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