Learn SOLIDWORKS-API with Real Code Examples

Learn SolidWorks fundamentals

Understand VBA or .NET programming

Explore SolidWorks object model

Develop simple macros

Advance to add-in development and external integrations

Week 1: Simple macros for part and drawing properties

Week 2: Automate assembly operations

Week 3: Event handling and feature automation

Week 4: Add-in development with C# or VB.NET

Week 5: Integrate with Excel, databases, and PLM systems

What is the difference between a macro and an add-in in SolidWorks API?

How do you automate assembly creation using the API?

Explain event handling in SolidWorks API.

How do you access custom properties programmatically?

How do you ensure API code is compatible across SolidWorks versions?

swApp -> main SolidWorks application object

PartDoc, AssemblyDoc, DrawingDoc -> document types

Feature -> a modeling operation

Configuration -> variant of part or assembly

CustomPropertyManager -> access custom properties

Mastering SolidWorks API

SolidWorks API Automation with VBA and .NET

SolidWorks 2025 API Programming Guide

Automating SolidWorks Tasks

SolidWorks Macro and Add-in Development Handbook

Getting started with SolidWorks API

VBA macros for automation

.NET add-in development

Feature and configuration automation

Integrating API with Excel and databases

https://help.solidworks.com

https://solidworks.com/developer/api

SolidWorks API forums

Stack Overflow SolidWorks API

LinkedIn SolidWorks developer groups

SolidWorks user groups

CAD/PLM industry communities

SolidWorks API forums

Stack Overflow SolidWorks API section

LinkedIn SolidWorks developer groups

SolidWorks user groups

CAD/PLM industry communities