solidworks-agent

# SOLIDWORKS Agent ## Overview Use this skill to convert SOLIDWORKS CAD requests into reproducible macro/API workflows, generated files, exports, and validation notes. Prefer documented SOLIDWORKS API and macro workflows over manual clicking. ## Workflow 1. Frame the CAD task: identify part/assembly/drawing target, dimensions, units, features, configurations, mates, materials, exports, and validation criteria. 2. Discover access: check operating system, SOLIDWORKS installation, API help, macro recorder, COM access, and Document Manager availability. 3. Retrieve docs first: use official/local SOLIDWORKS API help, object model docs, macro examples, and error messages before generating code. 4. Generate reproducible automation: create VBA macros, API pseudocode, or COM automation guidance that can be rerun. 5. Run or guide execution: execute only when SOLIDWORKS/API access is available; otherwise provide exact macro import/run steps. 6. Diagnose and unblock: use `references/blocker-remediation.md` for Windows-only access, missing APIs, macro security, file locks, add-ins, and license issues. 7. Search forums when needed: use `references/community-troubleshooting.md` after official docs and local diagnostics are insufficient. 8. Report artifacts: list macros, generated parts/assemblies/drawings, exports, screenshots, logs, and assumptions. ## Resources - `references/software-notes.md`: SOLIDWORKS-specific automation surfaces and artifacts. - `references/blocker-remediation.md`: legitimate ways to resolve installation, platform, macro security, add-in, API, and license blockers. - `references/community-troubleshooting.md`: trusted forum search process. Never overwrite original CAD files without making a copy. Treat SOLIDWORKS automation as Windows/API dependent unless the user's environment proves otherwise.