I'm trying to develop automatic drawings. I want to know: In the drawing, can we get the coordinate value on the view by specifying the feature. So that it can be used as the coordinate value when dimensioning. Which API do I need to use?
Hi, I have published new blog post which shows different ways of adding watermark into SOLIDWORKS document. This includes: macro feature with secure notes, invisible features with owner name, 3rd party storage stamps. Thanks, Artem SolidworksApi/macros
Hi, I'm trying to hide from my drawing, all the external countersunk circle. (only external coutersunk -view this picture it' the red circle to hide) Only in the first sheet and the first view. 1-) Do you know if it's possible? 2-) If possible, what functions of the API should I use? Thanks, Sébastien SolidworksApi/macros
hello auto cropping macro Can you please attach/share the SWP file? SolidworksApi/macros
Hello, We have SolidWorks drawings that have tables spread across different sheets. Wondering if there is any macro that will read the drawings and extract the table information and copy into excel spreadsheets automatically. Thanks, Ananth SolidworksApi/macros
nestingworks mm out inch problems edrawnig How can I convert mm SolidworksApi/macros
Hello, As the image shows. I create a TAB in Fearture Design Tree use "CreateFeatureMgrView2", then I want to draw the MFC controls in this TAB. I use "GetFeatMgrViewWnd" to get the hwnd, but the button couldn't create and has errors when it runs.(line 759, just error no error massage shows) Thanks. SolidworksApi/macros
The solution was to avoid using the SelectByID2 method. Thank you ! SolidworksApi/macros
In drawing file, I want to get the gap between splines. And then, if there is a gap between splines, i want to do Fit Spline. Can I do them by using API? SolidworksApi/macros
I can't find anything on how to edit an existing table with VBA. When I try recording a macro it doesn't seem to record any changes made inside a table or editing block attributes. SolidworksApi/macros
Hi guys , I am working on a part which consists of two or more configuration, what i need is to save each configuration as a separate CAD file for Eg: if the part has 2 Configuration then we need to have two cad file to be generated.... is there any way to do this!!!!
Hi there! I wonder if anyone can help me here. I'm looking for a Solidworks macro that can save a part as IGES with Coordinate System in a specific folder. By the way, i don't know if that's important but i'm using Solidworks 2014 SP 5.0 Thanks.
all parts in the assembly will be colored the same piece must be the same color can you edit a macro also Is there a macro that will wipe all colors? SolidworksApi/macros
Hi Guys: Do you attemped to get the location of assembly using api "(double[])swMateEnt[i].EntityParams". I tried this api and get the location of an assembly via the first three numbers.
Hey Team, using C# API, I would like to know how we can check or get latest released file / part in PDM Vault ? is there any way to check ? And yes how can we handle the release event with our code ? Looking for your kind response !
Good morning all, I use multi-bodies a bunch. It is quite tedious to chase down a cut list folder->RMB->Properties. I can write the code bit that will find a cut list folder, but the command to open the dialog box is quite elusive. Is it even possible?
Macro to check scale of all views (on active or all sheet) of active drawing and set them to use sheet scale (in case of parent views) and use parent view scale in case of projected views. The macro would skip section views and detail views. SolidworksApi/macros
What I need : What I get : I made a macro that takes a list of dimensions for a belleville washer and makes a drawing of the specified part. An issue that I'm having is that whenever I adjust the dimensions, the callouts of the dimensions become distorted. Is there a way to adjust the callout of the dimensions with a vba macro? SolidworksApi/macros
Hi, I have published a blog article which explains how to call functions of the add-in from another applications (macros, stand-alone, scripts or other add-ins). I.e. this enables adding yur own APIs to the add-in. Follow the link for more information and code examples: How To Call Functions Of SOLIDWORKS add-in Thanks, Artem SolidworksApi/macros
In drawing,I have selected one segment and I want to know that how to get which part it belongs to? Please look at the information selected below in the diagram . I am fluent in VB. Thank you for all your help！ SolidworksApi/macros
Hi guys So i was wondering if someone already made a macro for getting DXF flat patterns from a cut list ? SolidworksApi/macros
Hello every one , I have macros to do lot of exports functions but I want one macro to do all exports automatically for all files in the selected folder. please, can you help me to add macros to do lot of exports together in a one macro file? SolidworksApi/macros
I don’t believe you can as of PDM 2018. For required entires we add (req’d) next to the label and make it a different color. Beginning with PDM 2018 the user receives a message with detailed information on why the transition failed. SolidworksApi/macros
When importing a drawing view via API, the Design Annotations are not imported. Is there a way to either have Design Annotations selected during the import view process or to select an imported view and turn Design Annotations on? I'm using this to pull in item balloons, notes, and flag notes. SolidworksApi/macros
