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Enterprise automation solutions with Add-ins

Custom PDM/PLM integration services

Add-in development consultancy

Training for CAD automation and API use

Distribution of specialized engineering Add-ins

Cloud and web-based SolidWorks integration

Enhanced API features for simulation and design validation

Support for AI-assisted automation

More prebuilt templates and reusable Add-ins

Enterprise deployment and monitoring improvements

For small or one-off tasks where a macro suffices

If no programming expertise is available

For minor UI tweaks that do not need full add-in

When SolidWorks environment is restricted or cannot load DLLs

If enterprise integration is unnecessary

SolidWorks Add-ins provide extensibility to the SolidWorks CAD environment, allowing automation, integration, and workflow customization.

They use SolidWorks API for geometry, assembly, drawing, and event automation.

Support for custom UI, batch processing, and enterprise integration increases engineering productivity.

Event-driven design enables real-time response to user or process actions.

Widely adopted in industries to streamline CAD processes and integrate with PDM/PLM and ERP systems.

Can Add-ins run without SolidWorks? -> No, they depend on SolidWorks runtime.

What languages can be used? -> VBA, C#, VB.NET, C++.

Can add-ins manipulate assemblies automatically? -> Yes, via API.

Do add-ins support custom UI? -> Yes, menus, ribbons, task panes.

Is Add-in development documented? -> Yes, through SolidWorks SDK and SDN.