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SOLIDWORKS Macro for Automated Mate Toggling and An image divided into two side-by-side sections labeled "Before" and "After," showing a SOLIDWORKS software interface. The "Before" section displays a 3D model of a rectangular base with two red cylindrical components attached, viewed in an isometric motion study. The feature tree on the left lists "Control Panel" and "Valve Assembly" with constraints like "Angle 0 Deg" and "Concentric." The "After" section shows the same model with an additional red cylindrical component added to the right side, and the feature tree updated to reflect the new assembly and constraints. Both sections include toolbars and a 3D view with axes indicators.

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SOLIDWORKS Macro for Automated Mate Toggling and Assembly Constraint Testing

Description System Requirements Pre-Requisites Results Steps to Set Up the Macro VBA Macro Code Macro You can download

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October 8, 2025

SOLIDWORKS Macro to Create Custom ISO Views and n image divided into two side-by-side sections labeled "Before" and "After," showing a SOLIDWORKS software interface. The "Before" section displays a partially constructed 3D model of a valve with a few extruded components and a feature tree on the left listing steps like "Base Extrude" and "Cut Extrude." The workspace is mostly empty with a gray background. The "After" section shows the completed 3D model of the valve, featuring a more detailed structure with multiple cylindrical and connected parts, and the same feature tree on the left with additional steps like "Fillet" and "Mirror." Both sections include toolbars and menus at the top, with the "After" section highlighting the finalized design in a 3D view.

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SOLIDWORKS Macro to Create Custom ISO Views (8 Orientations)

Description System Requirements Pre-requisites Results Steps to Implement the Macro VBA Macro Code Macro You can download the

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October 7, 2025

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SOLIDWORKS Macro to Insert Part into New Part Document (Derived Parts)

Overview This utility is intended for SOLIDWORKS engineers who are looking to easily create a derived part from

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October 4, 2025

$SOLIDWORKS Macro to Toggle Dimension Style and An image divided into two side-by-side sections labeled "Before" and "After," showing a software interface for document properties and units settings. The "Before" section displays a table with basic unit types (e.g., length, angle, mass) and their corresponding units (e.g., millimeters, degrees, grams) set to 12 decimal places, with options for fractions and more. The "After" section shows the same table with updated settings: length is set to "none" with 32 decimal places, dual dimension length is in inches with 12 decimal places, and other units remain the same. Both sections include a search options bar, drafting standards, and additional settings like borders and centerlines, with the "After" section highlighting changes in red.$