Learn MATHCAD-MACROS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn basic Mathcad worksheet structure
Study VBScript syntax
Explore Mathcad COM object model
Build simple variable-set macros
Automate full engineering workflows
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Learn VBScript basics
Week 2: Manipulate worksheets with automation
Week 3: Build Excel -> Mathcad data flows
Week 4: Create batch processors
Week 5: Build full engineering automation pipelines
Interview Questions
How do Mathcad Macros interact with the COM Automation API?
What limitations exist in Mathcad Prime regarding macros?
Explain how you would automate parameter sweeps.
How do you debug a VBScript macro?
How can Mathcad macros integrate with Excel?
Cheat Sheet
Remember: Macros only work in Mathcad 15 or earlier
Use CreateObject("Mathcad.Application")
Always close worksheets after automation
Use logging statements in VBScript
Validate variable names before writing values
Books
Engineering with Mathcad
Mathcad 15 Programming Guide
VBScript for Engineers
Applied Engineering Automation
Legacy Calculation Systems in Enterprises
Tutorials
Automating Mathcad with VBScript
Batch-running worksheets
Excel to Mathcad integration
Parameter sweeping with macros
Building engineering automation pipelines
Official Docs
Mathcad 15 Automation Guide
PTC Legacy Mathcad SDK Documentation
Mathcad COM Examples
VBScript Language Reference
PTC Community Articles
Community Links
PTC Community Forums
Engineering StackExchange
Mathcad Legacy User Groups
Automation & Scripting Forums
GitHub VBScript collections
Community Support
PTC Community Forums
Mathcad Legacy Users Groups
Engineering StackExchange
Industrial engineering forums
Outdated but still active VBScript communities