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Description

Macros & API:

This podcast is an overview of how to begin with Macros inside of SolidWorks. Macros are the product of the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) included with SolidWorks. Topics covered:

- Getting started with macros

- Recording macros

- Editing and running macros

- Assigning macros to icons, keyboard shortcuts, and menus.

- API help and resources inside of SolidWorks.

Many people know that SolidWorks can record macros but have never tried it! Give it a try! You may find out that where you can automate actions to reduce those tedious tasks. There are also examples you can download and just run to see how others have approached similar tasks.

Remember to check out the SolidWorks: Heard! Blog and Forums.