SolidLink

A modern SolidWorks add-in (2024+) verifying the new architecture for the URDF Exporter upgrade.

Architecture

• Backend: C# .NET Framework 4.8 (SolidWorks COM Add-in)
• Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite (Hosted via WebView2)
• Communication: JSON Bridge (WebView2 PostWebMessageAsJson)

Prerequisites

• SolidWorks 2024 or newer (Tested on 3DEXPERIENCE R2026x)
• Visual Studio 2022 (with .NET Framework 4.8 dev tools)
• Node.js & npm

Setup & Build

1. Restore Dependencies

This project uses packages.config for legacy MSBuild compatibility.

./SolidLink/scripts/nuget.exe restore SolidLink/SolidLink.sln

Alternatively, open the solution in Visual Studio and let it restore.

2. Build Solution

Build SolidLink.sln in Debug / x64 mode.

3. Register Add-in

Run the registration script as Administrator:

./SolidLink/scripts/register.ps1

Usage

1. Open SolidWorks and load an Assembly.
2. Go to the SolidLink tab in the CommandManager (toolbar).
3. Click Open SolidLink.
4. The UI window should appear.

Troubleshooting

• WebView2 Access Denied: If the window is blank or throws E_ACCESSDENIED, ensure the code is using %LOCALAPPDATA% for user data (fixed in v0.1.0).
• Missing Toolbar: Check View > Toolbars > SolidLink.