Tools of the Trade – Why I’m Obsessed with SolidWorks Macros

Tools of the Trade – Why I’m Obsessed with SolidWorks Macros

In product design, time saved on repetitive tasks = more time for innovation.

Over the past few years I’ve built a library of custom SolidWorks macros that do everything from batch-exporting cut lists to automatically naming IFC/STEP files with the correct PARTNUMBER.

The impact? Hours saved every week, fewer mistakes, and a cleaner workflow across projects — whether it’s a welded steel tank, a CNC-machined prototype, or a consumer product for one of my clients.

It’s amazing how a few lines of VBA can transform how you work. If you’re not automating your CAD workflows yet, you’re leaving time (and money) on the table.