CAD automation and customization

Custom CAD software that removes repetitive design work

We automate SOLIDWORKS, SOLIDWORKS PDM, Inventor and AutoCAD workflows with custom add-ins, macros, integrations and data tools. Less repetitive modeling, fewer manual errors and faster delivery of engineering data to production.

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Applications we integrate with SOLIDWORKSSOLIDWORKS PDMSOLIDWORKS ComposerSOLIDWORKS SimulationSOLIDWORKS VisualizeeDrawings ProfessionalSAPSalesforceEpicorMicrosoft Dynamics

What we build

From a single macro to a full-featured add-in built into your CAD platform.

Custom macros

Automate clicks, selections, dialogs and standard actions with API-driven macros built in VBA.

Drawing automation

Generate drawing views, annotations, balloons, notes and tables from part and assembly metadata.

Feature and geometry builders

Custom features, smart patterns and parametric geometry driven by your design rules.

Batch tools

Update properties, rebuild hundreds of files or export STEP, PDF and DWG in bulk, tailored to your vault or folders.

Model validation and checks

Scan models for missing properties, naming violations, rebuild errors, open sketches and your own rules.

Full add-in development

Toolbars, task panes, property tools, export utilities, validation, reporting and ERP or PLM integration inside SOLIDWORKS.

Engineering-centric development

VBA macrosVSTO macrosSOLIDWORKS add-insPDM add-insPDM task scriptsPDM task add-ins

Happy with the services provided, quick analysis of my need. Quick execution. Perfect solution, no issues!!

Kevin A., Engineering ManagerSpace Guard Products

CAD-exclusive team
We work only with CAD, PDM and automation tools. It is all we do.
Deep SOLIDWORKS expertise
Mechanical engineering backgrounds and more than 10 years building for SOLIDWORKS, SOLIDWORKS PDM and related workflows.
Hours back every week
We remove repetitive CAD and PDM work while preserving model quality, design intent and your standards.

How a project runs

Clear scope up front, no surprises at the end. See the full consulting process →

1Discovery callA 30 minute call about your vault, your workflow and what slows your team down.
2Scope and quoteA written scope with deliverables, timeline and a fixed price or block of hours.
3Build and testWe build against a copy of your data and test in your environment before go-live.
4Handover and supportDocumentation, source code options and support hours when you need them.

Talk to one of our experts

A 30 minute Zoom call to answer your questions. Most calls end with a clear answer on whether we can help, how long it takes and what it costs.

Certified SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner
Based in Vancouver, Canada
Fixed price or blocks of hours

Prefer email? info@bluebyte.biz

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