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Batch generating PDFs of all drawings in a project folder

Custom property updater for parts and assemblies

Automated BOM extraction and formatting for ERP import

Creating custom geometry features with complex parameter rules

Synchronizing CAD models with PDM/PLM or Excel-based BOMs

Ensure correct API references are included in project

Check for proper registration of add-in DLL

Verify event subscriptions are firing as expected

Debug using Visual Studio attached to SolidWorks process

Validate UI components are correctly loaded

Test add-in on sample part, assembly, and drawing files

Validate UI components and event triggers

Check data read/write accuracy to external systems

Profile performance on large assemblies

Verify compatibility across SolidWorks versions if needed

Install DLL on user machines and enable via Add-in manager

Deploy via network or enterprise software distribution

Include configuration files for settings

Provide documentation and usage guide

Update versions centrally and notify users

SolidWorks API and SDK

Visual Studio or VBA editor for development

SolidWorks Add-in manager for enabling/disabling add-ins

PDM/PLM systems for integration

Documentation and sample projects from SolidWorks Developer Network

SolidWorks PDM or PLM systems

ERP software for BOM synchronization

Microsoft Excel for data import/export

External databases via ODBC/ADO

Other engineering or simulation software via API

Automate repetitive tasks to save time

Use event-driven programming instead of polling

Modularize Add-ins for reuse across projects

Document all features and API calls

Optimize large assembly handling for performance

Managing API changes across SolidWorks versions

Debugging event-driven add-ins

Optimizing performance for large assemblies

Ensuring smooth UI integration

Maintaining enterprise deployment and version control