Quillan Smith

SolidWorks Helper

A self-hosted web app that automates my SolidWorks exports, drawings, and assemblies.

The idea

A self-hosted web app, built with Claude Code, that handles the repetitive parts of my SolidWorks workflow so I can stay in the design.

Export

Export the active part or assembly to STL, STEP, 3MF, PDF, or a packaged BOM in one click.

SolidWorks Helper Export page with file-type and BOM options
Export

Save As

Save a document under a new part number, with vendor and description filled in automatically.

Save As page for saving a document under a new part number with metadata
Save As

Assemblies

Build an assembly from a part, save it under a new part number, and export its BOM to CSV.

Assemblies page with assembly generation, save-as, BOM export, and mate cleanup
Assemblies

Drawings

Generate a drawing from the active part and drop in standard notes.

Drawings page for generating a drawing and inserting standard notes
Drawings