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Description This macro rebuilds all SolidWorks drawing files (.SLDDRW) in a specified directory and saves them as PDF files in the same location. It automates the process of batch exporting drawings to PDFs, making it ideal for users who need to handle large quantities of files efficiently. By using a SOLIDWORKS macro to rebuild and save all drawings in a directory as PDF, teams can ensure every updated drawing is exported consistently without manual effort. System Requirements Pre-Conditions Post-Conditions VBA Macro Code ‘ Disclaimer:’ The code provided should be used at your own risk. ‘ Blue Byte Systems Inc. assumes no responsibility for any issues or damages that may arise from using or modifying this code. ‘ For more information, visit [Blue Byte Systems Inc.](https://bluebyte.biz).Option Explicit’ Define the main variables for SolidWorks application and modelDim swApp As SldWorks.SldWorksDim swModel As ModelDoc2Dim swFilename As StringDim swRet As BooleanDim swErrors As LongDim swWarnings As LongDim swResponse As String’ Main subroutineSub Main() ‘ Initialize SolidWorks application Set swApp = Application.SldWorks ‘ Specify the folder location containing the SolidWorks drawings RebuildAndSaveAllDrawingsAsPDF “C:\SOLIDWORKS”, “.SLDDRW”, TrueEnd Sub’ Subroutine to rebuild drawing and save as PDFSub RebuildAndSaveAllDrawingsAsPDF(swFolder As String, swExt As String, swSilent As Boolean) Dim swDocTypeLong As Long ‘ Ensure the file extension is in uppercase swExt = UCase$(swExt) swDocTypeLong = Switch(swExt = “.SLDDRW”, swDocDRAWING, True, -1) ‘ If the file type is not supported, exit the subroutine If swDocTypeLong = -1 Then Exit Sub End If ‘ Change directory to the folder ChDir (swFolder) ‘ Get the first file in the folder swResponse = Dir(swFolder) Do Until swResponse = “” swFilename = swFolder & swResponse ‘ Check if the file extension matches If Right(UCase$(swResponse), 7) = swExt Then ‘ Open the SolidWorks document Set swModel = swApp.OpenDoc6(swFilename, swDocTypeLong, swOpenDocOptions_Silent, “”, swErrors, swWarnings) Rebuild the drawing if it’s a drawing file If swDocTypeLong <> swDocDRAWING Then swModel.ShowNamedView2 “*Isometric”, -1 End If ‘ Define file path variables Dim swFilePath As String Dim swPathSize As Long Dim swPathNoExtension As String Dim swNewFilePath As String swFilePath = swModel.GetPathName swPathSize = Strings.Len(swFilePath) swPathNoExtension = Strings.Left(swFilePath, swPathSize – 6) swNewFilePath = swPathNoExtension & “PDF” ‘ Save the document as PDF swRet = swModel.SaveAs3(swNewFilePath, 0, 0) ‘ Close the document swApp.CloseDoc swModel.GetTitle End If ‘ Get the next file in the folder swResponse = Dir LoopEnd Sub Macro You can download the macro from here. Customization Need to modify the macro to meet specific requirements or integrate it with other processes? We provide custom macro development tailored to your needs. Contact us.

Description The script will automatically rebuild all SolidWorks drawing files (.SLDDRW) in a user-specified Windows directory, assuring every view and annotation is up to date, and will immediately save each as a PDF file. System Requirements Pre-requisites Results Steps to Set Up the Macro RebuildAndSaveAllDrawingsAsPDF “C:SOLIDWORKS”, “.SLDDRW”, True Replace “C:\SOLIDWORKS” with the target folder where your drawing files are located. This SOLIDWORKS macro to batch rebuild and export drawings to PDF helps streamline this process by automating rebuild and export tasks for all drawings within the specified folder. VBA Macro Code Macro You can download the macro from here. Need Customization & Expert Support? If so, make sure to reach out! Our specialized team at Blue Byte Systems Inc. develops custom macros and add-ins to meet these advanced workflow needs.

Description This macro is designed to navigate through the assembly structure in SolidWorks to find the top-level assembly for a selected component and open it if it’s not already active. If the selected component is a part, the macro will open its file directly. System Requirements Pre-Conditions Results The macro executes a specific file-related action and makes a specific window active based on the selection made: Steps to Set Up the Macro Follow these steps to get the SolidWorks macro for efficient assembly navigation running: VBA Macro Code Macro You can download the macro from here. Need Help Customizing The Macro? Need to modify the macro to meet specific requirements or integrate it with other processes? We provide custom macro development tailored to your needs. Contact us today!