What is Solidworks API SDK?

Does solidworks have an API?

The SOLIDWORKS Application Programming Interface (API) is a COM programming interface to the SOLIDWORKS software. Functions in the API provide programmers with direct access to SOLIDWORKS functionality.

What language is Solidworks API?

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

What are SOLIDWORKS macros?

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.

What is an API interface?

An application programming interface, or API, enables companies to open up their applications’ data and functionality to external third-party developers, business partners, and internal departments within their companies.

What is API data?

API is an acronym for Application Programming Interface that software uses to access data, server software or other applications and have been around for quite some time. In layman’s terms, it is a software intermediary that allows two applications to talk to each other.

How do I open API in SOLIDWORKS?

API Help is available on the Web and locally. To enable your desired access to API Help, select Help > Use SOLIDWORKS Web Help. A check mark indicates that API Help is enabled on the Web.

What is SOLIDWORKS scheduler?

The SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler lets you set up tasks to perform at a future time. If you need to perform a resource-intensive task such as rebuilding a large assembly, you can use SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler to perform the job at off-peak hours.

What is DriveWorks Xpress?

DriveWorksXpress is a rule-based software that is included with every license of SOLIDWORKS. It allows you to quickly generate new versions of your SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies and drawing by capturing and controlling dimensions, features, custom properties and configurations.

What is SOLIDWORKS DriveWorks?

DriveWorks automates the creation of order-specific sales documents and SOLIDWORKS manufacturing data. Reduce repetitive tasks, eliminate errors, increase sales and deliver custom products in record time.