Category: macros

Overview This utility is intended for SOLIDWORKS engineers who are looking to easily create a derived part from an existing design. This SOLIDWORKS macro to insert part into new part document automates this process of opening a new part document and inserting the currently active part as an external reference.. Most importantly, it also allows you to transfer the material properties of the original part to the new part, so you can ensure the material specification is not lost. This provides a highly effective workflow in which derived designs can be created, simplified versions of large assemblies can be produced, or configurations can be generated that remain linked to the material specifications specified in the original part file. System Requirements Pre-requisites Results Steps to Implement the Macro VBA Macro Code Macro You can download the macro from here. Need an expert’s help customizing the macro? Contact us to customize this SOLIDWORKS macro to insert part into new part document based on your needs (e.g., applying a feature template automatically, file naming conventions, or any PDM/PLM integrations). 

Description This utility is a must-have for SOLIDWORKS engineers who often use both measurement methods. This macro, known as the SOLIDWORKS macro to toggle dimension style, automates the process of toggling the SOLIDWORKS dimension style. The logic is simple but powerful, and proceeds as follows. The macro first checks the unit system used in the drawing. If the dimension is decimal, the macro will change the style to fractional, will change the denominator (the fraction) to 1/32 (which is a common style in the industry), and will set the rounding to the nearest fraction. If the dimension is already in fractional style, then the macro instantly reverts the unit system back to decimal. This is a one-click solution to change the unit system quickly. It saves you time setting the style all over again, when the active drawing was set in a different unit system. It also has error handling, so that it can gracefully terminate if things go wrong. System Requirements Pre-requisites Results Steps to Implement the Macro VBA Macro Code Macro You can download the macro from here. Need help with customization? Reach out to our team of experts! This tool has simplified a common, tedious, repetitive task and offered engineers an efficient means to toggle SOLIDWORKS dimension style for compliance with different drawing standards. The default parameters (like the denominator of 1/32) will work for a lot of cases, but you may require different settings for your particular design environment. If so, reach out to Blue Byte Systems Inc.! Our team of experts specialize in customizing and developing professional SOLIDWORKS macros and add-ins to meet explicit needs. Whether you are searching for a SOLIDWORKS macro to toggle dimension style or need a broader automation, we can help So… need some modifications to the default fractional denominator, or want to add this feature to a larger drawing automation script, contact us today! Our experienced team of experts will ensure that you get a custom solution that meets your needs while maximizing drawing accuracy and overall workflow efficiency.

Description This tool gives SOLIDWORKS engineers detailed visual control of their technical documents. The SolidWorks macro to apply custom color and width to drawing edges applies customized line properties (both color and width) to selected SOLIDWORKS drawing edges. This provides a visual distinction to certain edges, lines, or hidden elements of a view, because the macro immediately is able to adjust its properties based on previously defined properties. This is very helpful when referring to certain critical dimensions, selecting particular features that need inspection, or even following unconventional drawing specifications that require emphasis on specific geometry through visual representation. The macro uses checks to ensure the active document is a drawing and that an edge has been selected before executing, to reduce run-time errors. System Requirements Pre-requisites Results Steps to Implement the Macro VBA Macro Code Macro You can download the macro from here. Need help customizing the macro? Our team of experts at Blue Byte Systems Inc. are experienced in the development of custom SOLIDWORKS macros and add-ins.

Description This extremely useful SOLIDWORKS macro helps you manage your design files by automatically updating custom properties and saving models with a new file name to a user-specified folder. With the custom properties and save as macro for SOLIDWORKS, you can keep your custom properties in sync with a project folder, allowing you to maintain organized project data across different phases or iterations of the project while saving time and reducing costly human errors.This utility is useful to any engineering workflow looking to maximize efficiency and maintain integrity within their data. System Requirements Pre-requisites Results Steps to Implement the Macro VBA Macro Code Folder Browser Module Code Macro You can download the macro from here. Customization Contact us today to find out how we can help you have a more efficient and productive work process using our custom solutions.

Description This macro for SOLIDWORKS automates a repetitive and frequent task for engineers: changing and exiting sketches. Following the provided code, it is capable of automatically determining and adjusting the view to normal for an active sketch or exiting the sketch if the view is already normal. Also, when to open a sketch, when to normalize a view, and when to exit from the sketch is needed. The macro can also deal with suppressed subcomponents automatically, as well as navigate complex feature trees. This makes a VBA macro to automate sketch editing in SOLIDWORKS a potent addition to your design process and productivity. System Requirements Pre-Conditions Results Process to Implement the Macro ○        If the user has selected a feature or geometry, the macro will open the driving sketch and view the model in a different view. ○        If no entities are selected and the user is in an active sketch, the macro will set the view to normal. ○        If the user is already viewing in a normal view, the macro will exit the sketch and end. VBA Macro Code Macro You can download the macro from here. Customization of The Macro For engineering teams who have special workflow requirements, please reach out, and we will be sure to provide you with our modified version to meet your immediate needs. Regardless of your level of customization needs to maximize your design process, we can help! Custom development of SOLIDWORKS macros and add-ins is our specialty at Blue Byte Systems Inc. However, we also specialize in seamless integration with existing systems, specific file types or multi-body part tasks are always in mind. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you reach a more efficient and productive workflow with our custom solutions.

Overview This macro allows you to open a part in an assembly quickly using a single command. To work more efficiently with SOLIDWORKS editing parts, assign this macro a key shortcut on your keyboard (e.g., the ‘O’ key). This will pull up whatever part you have selected in an assembly and open it in its own window to quickly review and modify without having to scroll down through the FeatureManager Design Tree. This is a particularly important feature to have when working with larger SOLIDWORKS assemblies or design projects, especially if you need to open selected part separately from the assembly in SolidWorks. System Requirements Pre-Requisites For the successful functioning of the macro, be sure to check the following: Results When the macro is executed, it will perform the following actions: VBA Macro Code Macro You can download the macro from here Need To Modify The Macro? The macro provides a straightforward answer to a frequently encountered workflow problem, making it easy for engineers to open the chosen part directly from the assembly to work on in detail. In fact, one of the most useful commands is to open selected part separately from the assembly in SolidWorks, which ensures smooth and efficient part handling. For those engineers and organizations wanting to improve their processes and create powerful, tailored tools, reach out to Blue Byte Systems Inc. Our team of professionals is ready to assist you anytime. We provide custom macro development services to assist you in improving your productivity and gaining a greater competitive advantage. Please contact us today for assistance streamlining or improving your SOLIDWORKS workflow.