All the changes made in the FeatureManager design tree and the graphics area also change in the pattern table. The variable called swApp is created, or defined. The parting line can be non-planar. [2] Pressing F5 calls the run command and runs the macro until the end or until you reach a breakpoint. Select a face on one of the instances to pull up the dimensions. DXF, PDF) from all folders into a single folder, VBA macro to add display data mark for configurations used in Large assembly to be opened in Large Design Review Mode, Macro copies the path of the selected component in assembly or drawing into the clipboard using SOLIDWORKS API, Macro counts all unique components selected in the assembly and displays the result in the commands bar, This macro exports positions of components to an external CSV text file using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to remove all mates and fix all top level components in the active SOLIDWORKS assembly, VBA macro allows to make an independent copy of the selected component, update reference in assembly and copy associated drawing, Macro move the components selected in the graphics area into a new folder in the feature manager tree, VBA macro to copy component name to the component reference using SOLIDWORKS with an ability to filter virtual components only, VBA macro to open each selected component in the assembly in the separate window in the same position they appear in the current assembly view, Macro performs a permutation for each components in the root level of the assembly using SOLIDWORKS API and saves the results as individual files, VBA macro to create copies of all selected components in the assembly and purge configurations in each of them, Macro demonstrates how to replace selected components in the batch preserving original selections using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to batch set the rigid or flexible option for selected components in the assembly using SOLIDWORKS API, Example demonstrates how to open the folder of the selected component in the assembly in the Windows File Explorer, VBA macro to find the assemblies within active assembly which are using the selected component using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro which writes the total quantities of components in SOLIDWORKS assembly into custom property, VBA macro to move suppressed mates in assembly into feature folder using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to open all selected sub-assemblies and part components in the Large Design Review (LDR) mode and view only mode correspondingly, Example will break, lock or unlock all external references for the file or components in the active assembly using SOLIDWORKS API, Macro allows capturing SOLIDWORKS and user commands into the list box, Helper methods allowing to identify the definition and specific type of the selected feature via SOLIDWORKS API and reflection, VBA macro to handle the long running commands in SOLIDWORKS (open, rebuild, suppress etc.) You can insert a draft in an existing part or draft while extruding a feature. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to define additional continuous variables. The axis variables are divided into ranges like a bar chart or histogram, and each cell's color indicates the value of the main variable in the corresponding cell range. Submit the request macro form and our team will review your request and will try to add the macro to the library. . Your video is so informative and easy to understand. A table stores the dimensions for each pattern instance. You can apply this feature tool directly on designed model to get tapered surface with desired angle. VB (which used to be called VB.NET) and C# are the other two options. Pressing the play button will make it hop until the next breakpoint, hitting stop will make it stop immediately. SOLIDWORKS contains an editor to create and edit macros. Variable Pattern can be accessed by going to: Insert > Pattern/Mirror > Variable Pattern or Features Toolbar > Linerar Pattern Flyout > Variable Pattern How To Create a Variable Pattern in SOLIDWORKS For this example, we have a model of a colander with a slot on the bottom surface. It uses the Part object (the active model), then its, InsertSketch is called again, this time to close the sketch. After that, your new add-in appears in the list of available add-ins: Add-ins can be built by SOLIDWORKS (like SOLIDWORKS Routing) or by third parties like CAD Booster. You will see each type of drafting step by step tutorial in this post. Power Shell script to export part file to parasolid format (.xmp_bin) from command line via Document Manager API (without SOLIDWORKS), Macro will display the callouts with the diameter values of all selected circular edges in the 3D model, Macro runs VBA code (or another macro) automatically on file load using SOLIDWORKS API, Macro runs VBA code (or another macro) automatically on file save using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to run other macros or code on every new document creation using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA Macro to set title with automatically incremented number from the shared file using SOLIDWORKS API for new files, VBA macro to remove all items (annotations, sketch segments, blocks etc) from the specified layer in SOLIDWORKS document, Macro removes all of the equations (or optionally only broken equations) in the active model (part or assembly), Macro will create child configuration where all the dimension will be set to average value based on the minimum and maximum values of the tolerance, Macro replaces the text in the dimension names of the selected feature or features, VBA macro deletes all empty feature folders in the SOLIDWORKS files (part or assembly), Macro allows to delete all of the features in the selected folder in one click using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro finds and deletes all features below the rollback bar, Macro renames all the features in the order preserving the base names using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to show text from comments in the active document using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro which updates coordinates of the free form (through XYZ points) curve from the linked external text file, VBA macro feature which allows to configure the dimensions of the model via custom user Form, Macro feature to run VBA code on model loading using SOLIDWORKS API, Macro allows to automatically run macros on every rebuild using the macro feature and designed binder attachment with SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to print SOLIDWORKS documents using the specified settings (printer name, printer range, orientation, paper size and scale), VBA Macro to select all features in the active SOLIDWORKS model (part, assembly or drawing) by specifying its type, Example demonstrates how to select standard plane (Top, Front or Right) and origin by specifying its type, VBA macro to automatically assign new file name for the document based on the referenced drawing view or custom property using SOLIDWORKS API, Macro exports selected table or specified tables (BOM, General Table, Revision etc.) Displays a flyout menu with options for starting the global variable. It still creates a sketch and a cut-extrude on a previously selected face. Virtual Components: Parts that Aren't Parts, Creating Multiple Parts from One Part File in SOLIDWORKS, Save SOLIDWORKS Assembly as Part and Preserve Geometry References, How to Create an Extrude-Cut on a Curved Surface in SOLIDWORKS. Typical tools include assembly and weld fixtures, mandrels, drill jigs, templates, dies, go/no-go gauges, etc. To define draft, SOLIDWORKS needs to know the direction of pull for the theoretical mold. The first one is Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), of which you have seen a lot above. They are Neutral Plane Draft, Parting Line Draft and Step Draft. to Add-in also allows to manage multi-user environment by storing the configuration in the centralized location. This line adds the contents of one or multiple variables to the Immediate Window, as long as they contain text or numbers. Trainer is also very good. Clicking on any version or revision in this flyout will "Get" that version of the file to your local cache. Click on the Layers icon and add a new layer named "WATERMARK" and set the color to grey. You can right-click a variable and add a watch to it. Select the default plane (Top plane), and NormalTo it using the view orientation tool from the View Headsup toolbar. Example: Moved the variable declarations to the top of the program for clarity (2020 update: dont create a long list of all variables at the top of your program). To provide feedback on individual help topics, use the Feedback on this topic link on the individual topic page. You can have multiple subprocedures and functions. The Variable Table in Solid Edge sports a familiar Excel spreadsheet layout and can be used to define and edit functional relationships between the variables. using eDrawings API, without the need to have SOLIDWORKS installed or SOLIDWORKS license, Console application which exports all files from the specified folder to PDF format using eDrawings API, without the need to have SOLIDWORKS installed or SOLIDWORKS license, VBA macro to export flat patterns from all components of the active assembly or active part, VBA macro to export the selected 2D sketch in SOLIDWORKS part or assembly file to the DXF or DWG file, VBA macro to save all bodies (or selected bodies) in the SOLIDWORKS part document to individual files, Script allows exporting of the SOLIDWORKS file into the foreign format using command line, VBA macro to export only selected bodies to foreign format (e.g. To do this, create the seed feature with at least one reference to the nonplanar surface. To report problems encountered with the Web help interface and search, contact your local support representative. Set discrete variables using table view to define each scenario manually. You can do proper version control (with Git, for example) because the source code is stored in multiple text files. The. The most common type of reference plane is an offset plane. Select the feature you wish to pattern and edit pattern table. Since then, I have created add-ins like Drew and Lightning, plus a dozen others for our customers. Allows you to create task panes and property manager pages. Next, we will add 18 new instances at once. We will contact you if we have questions regarding your feedback. It does not record many of the clicks in the user interface. All rights reserved. into CSV format allowing to export with or without header preserving the special symbols like comma (,) and new line symbol using VBA macro, Macro will read all the data from the Excel table and import it into the new general table of the active document or update existing table using SOLIDWORKS API, Macro to trigger (load/unload) the specified add-in using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to save all currently opened modified documents silently (without the popup messages) using SOLIDWORKS API, Closes all opened documents except of an active one using SOLIDWORKS API, Macro demonstrates how to run the group of macros within one macro using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to collect all reference output files (e.g. You can safely remove the underscore and the enter so the line becomes, The Part variable is set to the document that is currently open, Notice that we get the part object from the, Because the variable Part is assigned the active document, you can now call special SOLIDWORKS, Add a dot after a variable name to see all available functions. Open the Draft2.CATPart document. VBA macro to import STEP files and save as SOLIDWORKS files using a sub-folder with the same name. In this example, we have the sole of a soccer shoe with cleats varying in size, position, and rotation angle. If you plan on using the SolidWorks API seriously, then you really need these three skills under your belt: How to do basic programming with VBA (variables, arrays, conditionals, loops, etc) How to navigate and read the SolidWorks API Help (the offline version) How API objects are related to one another (SolidWorks API Object Model) Let's say you want to pattern a 2D entity in your sketch. For optimized display, we suggest upgrading your browser to Internet Explorer 7 or newer. If not, you can give the user a message box with an error and stop the execution of the macro. Macros are grouped by categories: part assembly, drawing, performance etc. If we use a global variable, this becomes much clearer. There are three types of drafting is possible with Solidworks Draft tool. The Seed Features were made with a Thin-feature Cut Extrude using a Spline sketch. A VBA macro is a single .SWP file that can sit anywhere on your computer. Can be created in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), VB (Visual Basic, formerly VB.net) and C#. Select the draught components to alter under Faces to Draft under Drafts to Change. Editing the Pattern Table reveals the dimensions for the Position-3DSketch, plus the Angle and Length of the Spike Sketch. ClickEdit Table Patternin the Variable Pattern PropertyManager as previously mentioned. This post is about how to create, edit and debug SOLIDWORKS macros when you are completely new to building software. toolis powerfulallowing extreme flexibility in your patterns and design intent, without having to recreate similar geometry. It makes use of colour highlighting to show which parts of a model's face have enough draught to be easily removed from a mould. and beep to notify its completion, Macro finds all features which are hidden in the SOLIDWORKS model and either displays or removes them, VBA macro to toggle on and off the scroll selected item into view option in SOLIDWORKS FeatureManager settings, VBA macro to force rebuild, hide all types and show isometric view of SOLIDWORKS model, This macro allows to suspend rebuild operation for parts, assemblies and drawings to enhance the performance using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro upgrades cosmetic threads to a new (SOLIDWORKS 2020) version which allows to improve performance of the document, Tool to open SOLIDWORKS assembly or drawing in quick view (large design review) mode from the context menu in Windows file explorer, VBA macro which creates a date custom property in SOLIDWORKS file in the specified format with an option to automatically update, Macro copies all the file specific properties into the properties of the active configuration, VBA macro to link and auto-update multiple SOLIDWORKS custom properties from the external CSV/Text file into configuration or file, Macro renames all configurations of assembly or part into the value of the specified configuration specific custom property, VBA macro to sort file and configuration specific custom properties (in ascending and descending order) using logical order via SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to copy SOLIDWORKS custom properties from cut-list (sheet metal or weldment) to model or configuration, Macro feature to link specified custom properties from weldment cut-lists to SOLIDWORKS file custom properties, Excel macro which allows very fast way to manage (read and write) SOLIDWORKS custom properties in a batch directly from Excel spreadsheet, Macro demonstrates how to remove all colors from the part document on all levels (face, feature, body) using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro renames (translates) the features in the part feature tree using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to rename sheet metal flat patterns after the corresponding cut-list feature names, SOLIDWORKS VBA macro to colorize all the cut-list item bodies (sheet metal and weldments) based on the value of the custom property, Macro excludes the solid bodies selected from the graphics area or from the feature tree from weldment or sheet metal cut-list using SOLIDWORKS API, VBA macro to rename bodies within the SOLIDWORKS cut-list body folder (sheet metal or weldment) based on the predefined template (e.g. Because this variable is defined within a subprocedure, it is called a, The variables declared at the top at 2 and 3 can be used from anywhere and are called. On the Feature Toolbar make sure, To edit the table, right-click on the Variable Pattern feature and choose. Set the draft angles of the feature to zero instead of 1.7451558415E-02.