Less repetition.
More production.
From design to production, at every step of your day. The tools you need for flat patterns, nesting, drawings and file operations, inside SOLIDWORKS.
At every step of your work.
Production8 tools
Sheet Metal Flat Patterns
Export DWG/DXF flat patterns from assemblies and single parts. Follow previews, marking information and operation status in the live list.
Sheet Nesting
Collect parts in a catalog and prepare layouts using sheet cards and cutting clearances. Refine the result and export production files.
K-Factor
Calculate K-factor and bend values from sheet thickness, inside radius and bend angle.
Press Brake Bending
Plan your sheet metal bending sequence. Select punches and dies, review movement in a 3D simulation, and export bending reports and videos.
Profile Cutting
Import cuts from an assembly or paste them from Excel. Calculate stock lengths, cutting order and waste with saw kerf included.
Technical Drawings
Create sheet-metal drawings with templates and title blocks. Review dimensions, bend tables and PDF previews in one workflow.
Batch Export
Select documents from the assembly tree and batch export STEP, IGES, X_T, PDF, 3D PDF and eDrawings files.
Barcode Production
Create Code 128 barcodes from product codes and QR codes from text or links. Archive and print labels individually or in batches at your own dimensions.
Information & reports7 tools
Bill of Materials
List an assembly as top-level items, all parts or an indented tree. Use your own columns to prepare PDF and Excel reports.
Custom Properties
Manage properties of parts, assemblies and drawings together in a consistent workspace.
Cost Calculation
Calculate part and assembly costs using material and labor prices. Manage currencies, totals and PDF/Excel reports together. Beta version.
File Information
Inspect the active document’s information, configurations, custom properties, cut lists and tables.
RAL Colors
Drag RAL colors onto your model. Write the color code to a custom property at document or configuration level.
Engineering ReferenceNew
Explore standard product dimensions, technical drawings, 15 engineering calculations and searchable reference tables.
Document Library
Keep technical documents and team references in your own library. Find them by name, keyword and file type.
Files5 tools
Automatic CodingComing soon
A module for organizing parts and assemblies with a consistent naming scheme.
Advanced TasksNew
Run selected tasks sequentially on part and assembly files. Review the file scope, save step and operation results.
File Indexing
Index SOLIDWORKS files on local drives and shared folders to find drawings by search.
Where Used?
Find parent files that reference a part or assembly in your saved search locations. Preview results or open them in SOLIDWORKS.
Open File Location
Show the active file or a selected assembly component in its folder with one command.
Team & tools4 tools
To-Do List
Track tasks with priority, description and date. Keep active and completed work separate.
Macro Library
Organize your own SOLIDWORKS macro library and run saved macros with one click.
Shared Database
Share sheet and profile cards, press brake dimensions, punches and die settings with your team.
Announcements
Read shared announcements and team updates directly in the application.
Settings & support4 tools
License
View your Ayense Works license information and usage status within the application.
Updates
Check new releases and keep your application up to date with installer package verification.
Support
Open in-app support requests, attach JPG/PNG images and follow unread reply notifications.
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SOLIDWORKS · Windows