Accessing SOLIDWORKS PDM functionality no longer requires installing the client. xLM Solutions delivers a configurable PDM Web Services implementation that allows teams to connect to vault data directly through web browsers, web-based applications, mobile devices, or other enterprise systems.

Using Dassault’s PDM Web Services framework, this solution enables developers and IT teams to securely authenticate, search, and retrieve metadata from anywhere — ideal for remote users, ERP integrations, and even AI-powered agents that build knowledge bases on engineering data.

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Solution:

This solution extends SOLIDWORKS PDM beyond the desktop by exposing core functionality through RESTful web services. In our demo video, xLM’s Marc Young shows how PDM Web Services can authenticate users, perform searches, and return file metadata — all through a lightweight web or .NET interface.

With PDM Web Services enabled in your environment, xLM can help you:

• Configure and secure the web server that hosts the PDM Web Services
• Connect PDM with ERP, PLM, or AI systems through API calls
• Build custom web or mobile applications for non-engineering users
• Eliminate the need for PDM client installation on every device

Features:

• RESTful API access to PDM vault data
• Secure token-based authentication
• Search and metadata retrieval via web or .NET Core
• Support for custom web and mobile interfaces
• ERP and AI system integration
• Cross-platform compatibility (JavaScript, .NET, etc.)
• Configurable for multi-vault environments
• And more

Benefits:

• Enable secure remote access to PDM functionality
• Simplify integrations across business systems
• Reduce IT overhead from local installations
• Improve accessibility for distributed teams
• Unlock opportunities for automation and AI-driven insight

Watch the demo or contact us to discuss how PDM Web Services can extend SOLIDWORKS PDM across your organization.