Tech Tools & Macros

CG Point Sketch
Creates a 3D sketch at the center of gravity.

Configuration Ripper
This macro will make a separate part file for each configuration within a source part file.

Create 4 ISO
This macro will create 4 named views, one for each isometric view point.

Driving the Design Using Excel
The example will show how to drive the assembly design using an embedded Excel file.

Feature Manager Show / Hide
This is a simple but fun macro to hide the feature manager to create more view space. Will also show the hidden feature manager.

Move all Dimensions to Layer
This macro will move all dimensions onto a specific layer, or will create a new layer.

eDrawings and PDMWorks
This macro will extract embedded eDrawing data from files within PDMWorks.

Remove Colors
This macro will remove all surface, and feature colors on a part file. Will not remove colors from Body at this time.

Volume in Feet
This macro feature will write the volume to a custom property with the same name each time the document is rebuilt.

 

SolidWorks Macro Disclaimer

  • These macros may be freely distributed, provided the original copyright notices remain unchanged and intact.
  • Unless noted otherwise: All macros were written to work with SolidWorks 2004 or higher.
  • These macros, examples, and corresponding files, are provided as is.
  • There are no warranties, expressed or implied, that these macros will perform as indicated, perform to user's expectations, or complete a specific task. These macros will change the current SolidWorks document. Use these macros at your own risk. Back up your data before using these macros on any SolidWorks document.
 

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