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Macros for SOLIDWORKS: the absolute basics

2020-12-23 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in API / macros / add-in, API, macro, TimeSavers-show, vba

Here's how to get started with SOLIDWORKS macros if you never created one before.

How to set a custom BOM quantity + units in SOLIDWORKS

2020-09-16 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in API / macros, Features / bill of materials, bom, custom properties, TimeSavers-show, weldment

A secret custom property that lets you change the BOM quantity from one to any number.

A complete overview of matrix transformations in the SOLIDWORKS API

2019-08-01 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in API / macros, Best practices / API, IMathTransform, macro, TimeSavers-show, transformation

How do matrix transformations work? What is IMathTransform? We cover the basics + advanced topics.

How to use equations in SOLIDWORKS (basics + advanced)

2019-07-22 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in API / macros, Features / API, dimensions, equations, macro, TimeSavers-show

Equations let you control sketches and suppress features. Here's how to get the most out of them.

How to improve SOLIDWORKS macro speed 10x [+ bonus]

2017-08-29 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in API / macros / API, Excel, macro, performance

Does your macro speed need a boost? Here are six ways to achieve that.