Question: How do I edit a macro in Solidworks?

How do I open a macro in SOLIDWORKS?

To run a macro:

1. Click Run Macro (Macro toolbar) or Tools > Macro > Run.
2. In the dialog box, locate a macro file (*. swp, *. swb) and click Open. If the macro contains more than one function or subroutine, the last subroutine with no arguments in the module most recently created in the VBA project runs.

How do I change a macro button in SOLIDWORKS?

To edit a macro button on a toolbar or CommandManager:



If on a toolbar, right-click the macro button that you want to edit. If in CommandManager, right-click the macro button that you want to edit. Select Properties. In the Customize Macro Button dialog, edit the macro button and click OK.

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 language are SOLIDWORKS macros?

Supported languages



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

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 you create a button in SOLIDWORKS?

Creating Macro Buttons in SOLIDWORKS

1. Create New Macro File.
2. Save As: Find appropriate location and name.
3. Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Editor.
4. Open Customize Window.
5. Find New Macro Button.
6. Drag New Macro Button to Toolbar.
7. Customize Macro Button.
8. New Macro Button added to Toolbar.

How do I remove a macro button?

Macro dialog box method:

1. Locate the Code group in the Developer tab on the Ribbon.
2. In the Code group on the Developer tab, click the Macros button.
3. In the Macro dialog box, in the Macro Name list box, select the macro you want to delete.
4. Choose Delete.
5. In the message box that appears, choose Yes.

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.

What does SOLIDWORKS PDM do?

With SOLIDWORKS PDM, you can create and maintain a single data location and vault that can be accessed by users to store and retrieve files. With SOLIDWORKS PDM products, data is kept secure, up-to-date, and accessible. The system eliminates duplicate work and delays, while saving time and development costs.

How do I add SOLIDWORKS addons?

Click Tools > Add-Ins. Select or clear applications under Active Add-ins or under Start Up. Selecting the check box under Active Add-ins loads the application for the current session. Selecting the check box under Start Up loads the application for every session.

How do I debug a macro in SOLIDWORKS?

Edit or debug SOLIDWORKS macros using Microsoft VBA or Microsoft VSTA.

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Delete any variables not used in the macro.

1. Dim swApp As Object.
2. Dim Part As Object.
3. Dim boolstatus As Boolean.
4. Dim longstatus As Long, longwarnings As Long.
5. Dim FeatureData As Object.
6. Dim Feature As Object.
7. Dim Component As Object.

What is SOLIDWORKS VBA?

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 .

What programming language does SOLIDWORKS use?

The programming languages most commonly used are: Visual Basic . NET (VB.NET) Visual C++/CLI.