SOLIDWORKS Add-Ins

What’s the Difference between SOLIDWORKS Macros, Add-Ins and Executables?

SOLIDWORKS Routing Add-in

When working within SOLIDWORKS, there are a lot of processes that can become repetitive and take quite a long time to complete and most of us see if there’s a way to streamline the process and reduce time. Lucky for us, there are three ways…

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Optimize SOLIDWORKS Performance by disabling unused tools

SOLIDWORKS Instant3D

SOLIDWORKS has a wealth of functionality meant to improve the user experience. Since every user uses SOLIDWORKS differently however, there are often many tools that are rarely, if ever, used or needed. It is often advantageous to disable these tools to reduce the load that…

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Make sure the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Task Add-in gets updated!

When upgrading SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional from one release to another, the Task Add-in does not automatically get upgraded. This Add-in should always be upgraded whenever you upgrade the PDM software. This ensures compatibility, and allows you access to any enhancements or fixes that have been added to…

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Slow SOLIDWORKS Startup? Check the load time of your Add-Ins

Here at Javelin we see all kinds of “interesting” scenarios that people have created for themselves by way of not following the best practices for an installation of SOLIDWORKS. One of the manifestations of a less-than-stellar installation is a slow SOLIDWORKS startup; especially if this is the first…

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