Batch-create drawings

Drew is a drawing automation add-in for SOLIDWORKS. We have two sources for batch processing:

1. For all components in an assembly
2. For all files in a folder

You can do both from the Batch panel. Check out How to use the batch tool to learn more.

How to create drawings in batches of 10 or 25

1. Close all files
2. Click Go to batch tool in the task pane
3. Select a folder or an assembly
4. Check Create drawing and optionally Save drawing
5. Click one of the start buttons:
   1. Click Start next to a single file to process only that file. We will perform all selected tasks.
   2. Click Start at the bottom to process all selected files. You can choose an appropriate batch size at the bottom.

Which items can Drew add to a new drawing?

Many! You can save many of your drawing preferences in our advanced settings we call Blueprints. Once you define your blueprints, you can start a new drawing with one click.

A new drawing can, after a single click, contain:

• One or more 2D views
• A 3D view
• A scaled flat pattern view
• Outer dimensions
• Blocks and notes
• A sheet per unique (weldment) body 
• A 1:1 sheet per sheet metal body
• A bill of materials or cut list