interfacing C# code with SolidWorks via Softmotion

[wolfbag]

Hi folks,

I need to interface some C# code with a Solidworks model via LabVIEW/Softmotion, and in the interests of not going up too many blind alleys was wondering if anyone can give me any architectural pointers.

I can interface LabVIEW itself with the code either as a DLL or a TCP/IP server, my preference is for a DLL but its not vital. What I'm wondering is if Softmotion will still interface with SOlidworks if I compile the LabVIEW project as a DLL? The C# app will be sending control commands to the Solidworks model, and receiving confirmation messages (e.g. prox switch open/closed) back, so the TCP/IP option seems to make more sense from the real-time control perspective.

ANy pointers would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

[alpha1]

Hi,

Sorry in advance for not being particularly helpful, but I'm afraid you just have to try to build a DLL with SoftMotion and try interfacing it with SolidWorks to see if it works. I wasn't able to find any information from previous service requests or any other internal literature on this kind of integration; however, I don't think there would be any reasons why it wouldn't work.

[wolfbag]

Imtiaz,

That's excellent, I'll give it a go then...I just wanted to see if there was some glaringly obvious reason that I was missing. Thanks for your help.

Fran