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MECAD Optimization Pack
MECAD Optimization Pack is a SOLIDWORKS Add-in designed to improve efficiency inside the SOLIDWORKS environment. It combines three practical tools in one integrated solution:
These tools help engineering teams reduce repetitive work, improve performance on large assemblies, and manage custom properties more efficiently. Instead of relying on manual processes for documentation, property updates, and assembly troubleshooting, teams can work more productively within their normal SOLIDWORKS workflow.
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What is MECAD Optimization Pack?
MECAD Optimization Pack is a SOLIDWORKS Add-in developed by MECAD to improve engineering productivity and streamline common workflows. It runs directly inside SOLIDWORKS, which means users can access its tools without leaving the software or switching between disconnected applications.
The add-in is built around three focused tools. Drawing Automation helps teams generate drawings faster and more consistently. Assembly Optimization improves the performance of large assemblies. Property Definition allows custom properties to be exported to Excel, updated in bulk, and imported back into SOLIDWORKS files.
This makes MECAD Optimization Pack a practical solution for businesses that want to reduce manual work, improve workflow consistency, and make better use of SOLIDWORKS across day-to-day engineering tasks.
Key features of MECAD Optimization Pack
MECAD Optimization Pack integrates directly into the SOLIDWORKS environment as a standard add-in. It works alongside other SOLIDWORKS add-ins and adds practical automation tools without disrupting existing workflows. The pack currently includes three core tools, each designed to solve a different productivity challenge inside SOLIDWORKS.
Drawing Automation
Drawing Automation helps automate the creation of drawings directly from SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies. It is designed for teams that spend too much time producing documentation manually and need a faster, more standardised process.
Key features of Drawing Automation
Automated drawing creation for parts and assemblies directly from SOLIDWORKS models
Fully defined flat-pattern drawings for sheet metal components, including manufacturable views and required annotations
Automatic detection of missing balloons in large assemblies
Custom BOM splitting rules based on company-specific requirements
Configurable skipping logic to exclude components based on company standards or predefined conditions
Batch processing to generate multiple drawings in a single operation
Standardised drawing layouts to improve consistency across projects
Benefits of Drawing Automation
Reduces the time required to create manufacturing drawings
Helps ensure sheet metal components are documented correctly for production
Improves drawing accuracy and completeness in larger assemblies
Supports company drawing standards more consistently
Reduces repetitive engineering work
Helps teams focus more on design instead of documentation
Assembly Optimization
Assembly Optimization is designed to improve performance when working with large SOLIDWORKS assemblies. It helps reduce the delays that often affect productivity in complex projects and creates a smoother working experience inside SOLIDWORKS.
Key features of Assembly Optimization
Optimises large assemblies for improved performance
Reduces rebuild times
Improves assembly open times
Identifies components that impact performance
Streamlines assembly structure for better efficiency
Benefits of Assembly Optimization
Faster opening and rebuilding of assemblies
Better performance when working with large models
Reduced system resource usage
Improved user experience when navigating large assemblies
Property Definition
Property Definition helps users manage SOLIDWORKS custom properties more efficiently by using Excel for bulk editing. Instead of opening files one by one and updating data manually, teams can work across multiple files in a faster and more controlled way.
Key features of Property Definition
Export SOLIDWORKS custom properties to Excel
Bulk edit properties using Excel
Import updated properties back into SOLIDWORKS files
Supports multiple files simultaneously
Simplifies property management across large projects
Benefits of Property Definition
Enables faster bulk editing of file properties
Eliminates repetitive manual property editing
Improves data consistency across parts, assemblies, and drawings
Simplifies integration with company data workflows
Benefits of MECAD Optimization Pack
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on Large Assemblies
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SOLIDWORKS Add-in
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Frequently Asked Questions about MECAD Optimization Pack
What is MECAD Optimization Pack?
MECAD Optimization Pack is a SOLIDWORKS Add-in developed by MECAD. It includes three tools: Drawing Automation, Assembly Optimization, and Property Definition.
Is MECAD Optimization Pack a SOLIDWORKS Add-in?
Yes. MECAD Optimization Pack loads directly inside SOLIDWORKS as an add-in and adds functionality within the existing design environment.
Is MECAD Optimization Pack an API?
No. The API is the programming interface used to build solutions. MECAD Optimization Pack itself is the add-in, not the API.
Is MECAD Optimization Pack a macro?
No. A macro is usually a smaller script that is run manually. MECAD Optimization Pack is a full add-in that integrates directly into SOLIDWORKS.
What tools are included in MECAD Optimization Pack?
The add-in currently includes Drawing Automation, Assembly Optimization, and Property Definition.
What does Drawing Automation do?
Drawing Automation automates the creation of drawings in bulk from SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies. It also supports sheet metal, weldment and machined drawings, balloon checking, BOM logic, and more standardised drawing output.
What does Assembly Optimization do?
Assembly Optimization improves the performance of large assemblies by reducing rebuild times, improving open times, and helping identify components that affect overall performance.
What does Property Definition do?
Property Definition allows users to export SOLIDWORKS custom properties to Excel, edit them in bulk, and import the updated values back into SOLIDWORKS files.
Who is MECAD Optimization Pack for?
It is suited to SOLIDWORKS users and engineering teams that want to reduce repetitive work, improve workflow consistency, and work more efficiently across documentation, assemblies, and file data.
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If your business wants to automate drawing creation, improve large assembly performance, and simplify custom property editing inside SOLIDWORKS, MECAD Optimization Pack brings those capabilities together in one integrated add-in.
Speak to MECAD to discuss your workflow and find out how MECAD Optimization Pack can support a faster, more consistent SOLIDWORKS working environment.