Learn SOLIDWORKS-API with Real Code Examples

Automatically generate part drawings with title blocks

Create assembly configurations programmatically

Export BOMs to Excel or database

Custom feature creation based on design rules

Batch processing of files for standardization

Ensure correct SolidWorks version references in project

Check object hierarchy for null references

Verify event handlers are correctly hooked

Debug macros inside SolidWorks VBA editor

Use logs to track API operations for large assemblies

Run macros on sample parts before batch execution

Verify feature creation and property updates

Check assembly configurations for correctness

Test add-in load and unload in SolidWorks

Validate integration with external systems

Distribute VBA macros to engineers

Install compiled add-ins (.dll) on user machines

Package custom templates with add-ins

Integrate with corporate PLM or ERP servers

Automate batch scripts for server-side processing

VBA editor in SolidWorks

Visual Studio for .NET add-ins

SolidWorks API SDK and Interop assemblies

SWMacro Recorder

Third-party add-in development tools

PLM systems like PDM/Enovia

ERP systems for BOM synchronization

Excel/Access for reporting

Custom databases for design automation

Other CAD/CAM software through API bridges

Start with macro recorder to learn API calls

Use Visual Studio for robust add-in development

Organize API code into reusable modules

Batch process repetitive tasks

Document all automation scripts and add-ins

Understanding complex SolidWorks object model

Debugging in COM environment

Version compatibility between SolidWorks releases

Performance optimization for large assemblies

Maintaining code for multiple documents and templates