Build SolidWorks parts from scratch using the MCP server and Python scripting.
Best for automated, reproducible builds with direct Python scripting.
Example: Build the sample U-bracket from measured sketch coordinates:
.\.venv\Scripts\python.exe docs/getting-started/tutorial-parts/build_u_bracket_artifact.pyThis generates tutorial-parts/u_bracket_from_prompt.SLDPRT and an isometric PNG alongside the SolidWorks answer-key render for visual comparison.
Advantages:
- Fast, deterministic output
- Repeatable across runs
- Full control over feature sequence
- Easy to version-control and share
Best for: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, generating baseline artifacts
Best for capturing a live MCP session as a replayable Python script.
After building a part interactively through MCP tool calls, export the session log as a clean script:
from solidworks_mcp.agents.soc_exporter import export_session
export_session(session_id="...", output_path="my_part.py")The exported script mirrors the structure of build_u_bracket_artifact.py — adapter calls, sketch sequences, extrusion parameters — ready to replay or version-control.
Best for: Capturing design intent, sharing reproducible builds, checkpoint rewind
| Goal | Track | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Build a known part | A (Script) | Fast, repeatable, CI-ready |
| Capture a live session | B (SoC Export) | Turn interactive work into a script |
| Bulk generation | A (Script) | Automation, minimal overhead |
Smart Dimensions, Reference Points, Save Bodies & Centre Marks
— a live MCP session (real SolidWorks 2026, real screenshots) driving
add_sketch_dimension, create_reference_point, save_body_as_part, and
auto_center_marks entirely from plain-language prompts. Includes the exact
prompt text, the tool calls each one triggers, and the gotchas (origin-plane
picks, entity-ID rules, count read-back).
U-Bracket Build Script — Builds the SolidWorks 2026 sample bracket from measured sketch coordinates; produces .sldprt and isometric PNG
⬇ Download Script{ .md-button .md-button--primary download="" }
??? example "View full script — build_u_bracket_artifact.py"
python --8<-- "docs/getting-started/tutorial-parts/build_u_bracket_artifact.py"
U-Joint Rebuild Prompts — Pre-written prompts for rebuilding the U-joint if you already have reference samples
⬇ Download Prompts{ .md-button .md-button--primary download="" }
Read them online: U-Joint Rebuild Prompts.
Run the reference artifact to verify your MCP setup is working:
.\.venv\Scripts\python.exe docs/getting-started/tutorial-parts/build_u_bracket_artifact.pyA successful run produces tutorial-parts/u_bracket_from_prompt.SLDPRT and two PNG images.