Drawing Automation Tools

Put the model's dimensions on a drawing and lay them out so nothing overlaps, add a bill of materials, set the sheet scale, or make a complete A3 drawing of a part or assembly in one call.

Prerequisite: An active Drawing document with views of a model; generate_drawing_package only needs a saved part or assembly.

Total tools in this category: 5

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insert_model_dimensions

Bring the model's dimensions into the active drawing's views.

Prerequisite: SolidWorks running

Sample call:

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arrange_dimensions

Move drawing dimensions so nothing overlaps, then check the real result.

Prerequisite: SolidWorks running

Sample call:

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insert_bom_table

Insert a bill-of-materials table for an assembly view on the active drawing.

Prerequisite: SolidWorks running

Sample call:

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set_sheet_scale

Set the active drawing sheet's scale; views using the sheet scale follow.

Prerequisite: SolidWorks running

Sample call:

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generate_drawing_package

Create a complete A3 drawing of a part or assembly in one call.

Prerequisite: SolidWorks running

Sample call:

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