Learn SOLIDWORKS-ADDINS with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 27, 2025

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Code Sample Descriptions

VBA Macro Hello World

Dim swApp As Object

Sub main()
    Set swApp = Application.SldWorks
    swApp.SendMsgToUser "Hello World from SolidWorks VBA!"
End Sub

A SolidWorks VBA macro that prints 'Hello World' in the CAD status bar.

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C# Add-in Example

using SolidWorks.Interop.sldworks;
using SolidWorks.Interop.swconst;
using System;

public class HelloWorldAddIn
{
    public void ConnectToSW()
    {
        SldWorks swApp = new SldWorks();
        Console.WriteLine("Hello World from SolidWorks C# Add-in!");
    }
}

A SolidWorks C# add-in that connects to SolidWorks and writes a message to the console.

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Learn SOLIDWORKS-ADDINS with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 27, 2025

Introduction & Fundamentals Setup & Configuration Architecture & Deep Internals Performance & Security Development Workflow Learning & Career Growth Business & Strategy Examples

Code Sample Descriptions

VBA Macro Hello World

Dim swApp As Object

Sub main()
    Set swApp = Application.SldWorks
    swApp.SendMsgToUser "Hello World from SolidWorks VBA!"
End Sub

A SolidWorks VBA macro that prints 'Hello World' in the CAD status bar.

Let’s Try →

C# Add-in Example

using SolidWorks.Interop.sldworks;
using SolidWorks.Interop.swconst;
using System;

public class HelloWorldAddIn
{
    public void ConnectToSW()
    {
        SldWorks swApp = new SldWorks();
        Console.WriteLine("Hello World from SolidWorks C# Add-in!");
    }
}

A SolidWorks C# add-in that connects to SolidWorks and writes a message to the console.

Let’s Try →