WHAT IT DOES
In your program, on the PORTWARE record.
- Saves parts (.sldprt), assemblies (.sldasm) and the drawing of the same name to PLM.
- Carries the PartNo, Revision and Description custom properties to the part record.
- Adds a STEP copy of each part to the same part, if you want one.
- Status shows whether each file is up to date, changed or held by someone else.
Before you start
- Windows, Python 3 and pywin32
- To save, your user needs the PLM integration user right; your administrator grants it.
- Early access: the PORTWARE side and the add-in's logic are tested; the first run inside a licensed copy of the program is done together with you.
INSTALL
Set it up once.
- Install PythonPython 3 for Windows, then on the command line: py -m pip install pywin32
- Unzip the packageUnzip it into a folder and double-click PORTWARE-Connect.bat.
- Create an API keyIn PORTWARE: your name (top right) › My Preferences › Security › Add API Key. It asks for an expiry date and shows the key once, so keep it somewhere safe.
USE
Every day.
The add-in signs in as you: it sees only what you may see in PORTWARE, and every save is a new version you can go back to.
- SettingsEnter your server address and API key.
- SaveWith SOLIDWORKS open, save the part or assembly, then press Save to PORTWARE in the PORTWARE window.
- Follow the statusStatus lists where each file stands in PORTWARE.
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