How do I start using API

Hi All,

I am not a programmer. However, I  have been tasked with the project of using the Solidworks API to read the data from a simple object in Solidworks  and the run it through an algorithm that can be used in other programming languange(eg. Labview). Where should i start? i read the API help and requires to add reference in the IDE project explorer. Do I need to use Solidworks workgroup PDM for this purpose? Im using SW 2010

looking forward from all the expertise here

SolidworksApi macros