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Custom SolidWorks add-in development services

Engineering automation consulting

PLM/ERP integration solutions

Macros and templates for enterprise use

Training engineers in API usage and automation

Expanded .NET Core and C# support

Enhanced integration with cloud PDM systems

Improved event handling and asynchronous API calls

Better support for large assemblies and complex features

Stronger security for add-ins and macros

Small one-off manual edits not worth automation

Non-Windows environments

Cloud-only workflows outside SolidWorks

Highly graphical manipulations not supported via API

Projects where manual designer decision is needed for each feature

SolidWorks API enables automation, customization, and integration of CAD workflows.

Supports macros for simple automation and add-ins for complex tasks.

Uses COM-based object model and supports VBA, .NET languages, and C++.

Integrates with PLM/ERP, databases, and external systems.

Widely used in manufacturing, mechanical design, and engineering automation.

Can I use SolidWorks API on Mac? -> No, Windows only.

Which languages are supported? -> VBA, VB.NET, C#, C++ (COM interop).

Can API create new drawings? -> Yes, fully automatable.

Is macro recorder sufficient for complex automation? -> Only for simple tasks; add-ins needed for complex workflows.

Does API support assemblies and configurations? -> Yes, full support via object model.