Training Course

SOLIDWORKS API

Learn how to automate and customize SOLIDWORKS

Training Course Contents

The SOLIDWORKS API course teaches you how to use the SOLIDWORKS Application Programming Interface to automate and customize SOLIDWORKS.

This training course will help you to:

  • Automate SOLIDWORKS for your working environment.
  • Design custom applications to increase workflow and reduce mundane SOLIDWORKS tasks
  • Enhance SOLIDWORKS tools to better suit your needs

Course Info at a glance

In-class 3 day course (6 hours/day)

Requires SOLIDWORKS VB course

Intermediate/Advanced Level

Course Preview

Take a look at some of the tasks you will be learning during the course

SOLIDWORKS Macro
SOLIDWORKS Part Automation
SOLIDWORKS Custom Properties
Automating SOLIDWORKS Attributes Editing
Programming SOLIDWORKS Selections
Automating SOLIDWORKS Assemblies

Requirements & Benefits

Requirements

Completed SOLIDWORKS VB course

At least 1 month using software

Able to take time out for training

Features Targeted

SOLIDWORKS Macros

System Options & Document Properties

SOLIDWORKS BREP Model

Skills you will acquire

Able to record & edit Macros

Able to automate Parts, Assemblies & Drawings

Able to customize the SOLIDWORKS User Interface

SOLIDWORKS API Lessons

The following lessons are included in the course

Lesson 1: Using the Macro Recorder

  • Macro Recording
  • Macro Toolbar
  • Understanding How Macro Code Works
  • Understanding How to Call Members on API Interfaces
  • Passing Parameters
  • Cleaning Up Code
  • Adding Forms to a Macro

Lesson 2: The API Object Model

  • SOLIDWORKS API Object Model
  • Application Objects
  • Case Study: Connecting to New Documents
  • Case Study: Connecting to Existing Documents

Lesson 3: Setting System Options and Document Properties

  • User Preferences - System Options
  • User Preferences - Document Properties
  • Locating the Correct APIs and Enumeration Values
  • UserPreference Tables For System Options, Document Properties and Menu Items

Lesson 4: Automating Part Design

  • Case Study: Automation Tool for Parts

Lesson 5: Assembly Automation

  • Case Study: Automation Tool for Assemblies

Lesson 6: Drawing Automation

  • Case Study: Automating Drawing Creation

Lesson 7: Selection and Traversal Techniques

  • Case Study: Programming With a Selected Object
  • The SOLIDWORKS BREP Model
  • Case Study: Body and Face Traversal
  • Case Study: Feature Manager Traversal

Lesson 8: Adding Custom Properties and Attributes

  • Case Study: Custom Properties
  • Case Study: Configurations With Custom Properties
  • Case Study: File Summary Information
  • Case Study: Document Attributes
  • The Attribute Objects
  • Case Study: Face Attributes

Lesson 9: The SOLIDWORKS API SDK

  • The API SDK
  • Case Study: Creating a VB.NET Add-In
  • Case Study: Creating a C# Add-In
  • Case Study: C++ Add-Ins
  • Choosing a Programming Language

Lesson 10: Customizing the SOLIDWORKS User Interface

  • Case Study: Customizing the UI With VB.NET
  • Understanding The Add-in Code
  • Property Pages
  • Property Page Groups and Controls
  • Removing Menus and Toolbars
  • Other Areas of Customization

Lesson 11: Notifications

  • Notifications in VBA
  • Case Study: Simple Notification
  • Case Study: Using Notifications in .NET

Appendix

  • Macro Feature
  • Batch Conversion 1
  • Batch Conversion 2
  • Assembly Traversal
  • Custom Model View

Testimonials

"The instructor was a very good communicator. Kept the SOLIDWORKS API class at an even and controlled pace. Had lots of examples and gave out additional support information." 

— Eric Bunn, Sealed Air

"Should speed up the time it takes to build models and drawings for our customers."

— Nataliya Polonsky, Stein Industries

Training Methods

Choose from three different training methods available to you

SOLIDWORKS Group Training

Group/Public Training

Receive SOLIDWORKS training as a group in a traditional classroom environment.

Classes can be taken in one of our 12 training locations across Canada using SOLIDWORKS approved training content and methodologies.

Advantages
  • Cost effective training method.
  • Leave the office to concentrate on learning.
  • Learn more through group questions and feedback.
SOLIDWORKS Online Training

Live Online Training

With our online training you will experience an interactive learning environment where you can give feedback, gain access to the SOLIDWORKS training files and get time to work on training exercises.

Advantages
  • Online courses are typically half day sessions.
  • More effective than video based training, with recorded videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
SOLIDWORKS Onsite Training

Onsite at your location

Receive training at your place of work. This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.

Advantages
  • Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
  • Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
  • Benefit from flexible scheduling options.
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