SOLIDWORKS API · VBA · C# · READABLE SOURCE

Inside the engineering automation.

Explore the VBA macros and C# modules behind CAD navigation, fabrication exports, drawing generation and manufacturing data handoffs. Each workflow connects readable code to its engineering purpose.

8readable code files
7code workflows
4project overviews

11 of 11 workflows

Search & navigationCode available

Assembly Part Search Tool

A SolidWorks VBA search and navigation tool for large assemblies, with ranked text matching and temporary visibility isolation.

R10.1.1 form preflight1 source file · VBA
  • Component index for searchable part instances
  • Ranked exact, token, fuzzy, and edit-distance matching
  • Preview, select, isolate, zoom, and visibility restore
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DXF & fabricationCode available

Active-Document Waterjet DXF Export

A SolidWorks VBA exporter for cut-list bodies using manufacturing properties and geometry-aware orientation.

Active export / V15 header1 source file · VBA
  • Part and assembly traversal
  • Unique part/configuration processing
  • Cut-list property gates
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DXF & fabricationCode available

Batch Folder DXF Export

A SolidWorks VBA batch exporter for part and assembly folders, with assembly recursion and optional subfolder scanning for eligible cut-list bodies.

Batch DXF exporter1 source file · VBA
  • Assembly recursion and optional folder recursion
  • Unique part/configuration tracking
  • DXF=YES cut-list filter
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Drawings & BOMCode available

SolidWorks BOM to Round-Bar Planner Bridge

A SolidWorks VBA bridge that reads a drawing BOM, populates a round-bar nesting workbook, recalculates Excel, runs ProcessJob, and saves the result.

1.41 source file · VBA
  • Visible BOM header mapping
  • Template copy and structured table population
  • Item-number preservation
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Design & estimationProject overview

ID-Expanding Mandrel Generator

A SolidWorks VBA generator for a fixed-cone, sliding-sleeve expanding mandrel concept built as separate revolved bodies.

V2.3 concept generatorWorkflow overview
  • Separate revolved bodies
  • Fixed cone and sliding sleeve architecture
  • Travel reference sketch
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Design & estimationProject overview

Geometry-Based Machining Quote Prototype

A modular SolidWorks VBA prototype that derives geometry indicators and machining-time estimates from imported part geometry.

Modular estimation prototypeWorkflow overview
  • STEP import
  • Bounding and mass-property metrics
  • Cylindrical-hole grouping
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DXF & fabricationProject overview

SolidWorks Waterjet Nesting Macro

A legacy SolidWorks VBA workflow that groups assembly parts, places them in generated nesting assemblies, and exports drawing-view DXF output.

CAD-native nesting workflowWorkflow overview
  • Distinct part collection
  • Thickness grouping
  • Selection form
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