How do I run a macro in Solidworks?

How do I open a macro in SOLIDWORKS?

Click Run Macro on the Macro toolbar, or click Tools > Macro > Run. In the dialog, locate the macro (. swp or . dll) file that you want to run and click Open.

Can you write macros for SOLIDWORKS?

Macros are scripts that let you run operations in the SOLIDWORKS software automatically. You can create a macro and program it outside of the SOLIDWORKS software, or you can record a macro that captures a sequence of actions and commands as you perform them in the SOLIDWORKS software.

How do I access VBA in SOLIDWORKS?

To open VBA window , click Right Mouse Button anywhere in screen. By doing this a list of all available Toolbar option appears.

How do I install a macro in SOLIDWORKS?

Assigning a Macro to a Toolbar Button

1. With a document open, click Tools > Customize, or right-click in the window border and click Customize.
2. In the Customize dialog box, on the Commands tab, under Categories, select Macro.
3. Under Buttons, drag New Macro Button.

How do I add a macro button in SOLIDWORKS?

With a document open, click Tools > Customize. In the dialog box, on the Commands tab: Select Macro in Categories. Under Buttons, drag the New Macro Button to any toolbar or the CommandManager in SOLIDWORKS.

What language are SOLIDWORKS macros?

Supported languages



You can save macros as Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 projects, VBA script files, and JavaScript HTML files.

Where are SOLIDWORKS macros stored?

The macro must be located in a sub-folder of the Group Content Folder called Macros. To run a SOLIDWORKS macro on a single model or drawing. The macro must be located in the same location as the master model or drawing.

What is VBA SOLIDWORKS?

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is the engine that records, runs, or edits macros in SOLIDWORKS. Recorded macros are saved as . swp VBA project files. You can read and edit .

How do you create a button in SOLIDWORKS?

To add CommandManager tool buttons:

1. Right-click the CommandManager tab and click Customize CommandManager.
2. In the Customize dialog box, on the Commands tab, select a category that contains tool buttons to add. …
3. Drag the buttons to the CommandManager tab.
4. Click OK.

How do I run a macro in Draftsight?

To record macros:

1. Plan the actions, such as mouse clicks and keystrokes, that you want to record before recording the macro.
2. Do one of the following: On the ribbon, click Manage > Applications > Record Macro. …
3. Perform the commands you want to record.
4. To stop recording, do one of the following: …
5. Type a name for the macro.

How do I delete a macro button in SOLIDWORKS?

To delete a macro button:

1. In an open SolidWorks document, click Tools > Customize.
2. Right-click the macro button in the toolbar that you want to edit and select Delete.
3. Click OK to close the Customize dialog.