VB Editor
VB Editor
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I'm going to start trying to learn how to create macros, and was wondering if any of you use an external editor, or if you simply use the one in SW. Micro$oft has a free one, "Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition". http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/
They also have a free Visual C++ Express Edition as well, but I think I read that VB is used more in SW. What are you're opinions or preferences on this.
Flores
SW06 SP3.0
They also have a free Visual C++ Express Edition as well, but I think I read that VB is used more in SW. What are you're opinions or preferences on this.
Flores
SW06 SP3.0






RE: VB Editor
Bradley
RE: VB Editor
But, in your case, I would stick with the native editor within SolidWorks until you become familiar with the workings of VB.
Also, its takes a bit of tinkering to get a native .swp macro to open in another editor.
Remember...
"If you don't use your head,
your going to have to use your feet."
RE: VB Editor
There are some other advantages to having full VB. Most notably, you will have license to implement things like Common Dialog without resorting to Windows API dark magic.
http://www.EsoxRepublic.com-SolidWorks API VB programming help
RE: VB Editor
Whenever I record a macro in SW, many times it will only work with the model that I recorded it in. I am going to have to play with it to see what code I have to strip so it will work in all models.
Flores
SW06 SP3.0
RE: VB Editor