Create and register SolidWoks C# and VB.NET AddIns in 3 Steps

More information: www.codestack....
SwEx framework for simplified development of add-ins in .NET: www.codestack....
Video is a the detailed instruction of how to create and properly register the SolidWorks add-in. These techniques may be used for creation the new add-ins and troubleshooting the registration problems of the existing add-ins.
In order to properly create and register the SolidWorks .NET add-in (C# or VB.NET) you need to follow these simple steps:
1) Implement the ISwAddin interface in the class library type of project
2) Add the COM class attributes and add the add-in information to the HKLM\Software\SolidWorks\Addins\{Add-In GUID} registry
3) Register the add-in dll with the RegAsm utility using the /tlb and /codebase switches:
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework[64]\[Version]\RegAsm.exe ["Path to add-in dll"] /tlb /codebase

[@CADSharp]

That's a cool idea to have VB.NET and C# shown at the same time. Good job, Artem.

[@leogsantos5]

you are a freaking god omg the things i would do to you rn

[@johnpelitidis6297]

Thank you Artem... that was beautiful

[@CodeStackDev]

Hi Teyfik,
You need to specify the valid GUID not an empty string. You can use the Guid generation tool available in Visual Studio under Tools->Create GUID or use online generator like www.guidgen.com/ so in your VB.NET it should look like
Thanks,
Artem

[@khalidabdelaziz829]

Great video, thank you!

[@mathieubilodeau7622]

Thank you very much ; this video saved me hours of work and research. It is a very good complement to AngelSix's book

[@mathieuberte1378]

Great video ! I'm currently developping a solidworks add-In and I would like to automate the creation of the Reg.bat file with an installShield project. Do you think it is possible ?

[@johnpelitidis6297]

Artem, Where is you example showing how to use the CSharp addin template? Did you end up making such a video? if not, can you please make one showing how to use this template, ensuring it works in Solidworks 2017 (mine doesn't for some reason). Thanking you in advance...

[@CodeStackDev]

Hi Mathieu,
Yes, it is possible to do as the custom action in InstallShield. Please also check this article which shows another approaches to register the dll: www.installationdeveloper.com/3028/com-extractionregistration-in-an-installshield-project/.
Thanks,
Artem

[@TeyfikErenEREZ]

Hi, Can I ask a question? I try to this for vba.net. But I a have a errors. I find it where problem is. When I write a guid("") and comvisible command, vba give a errors. Don't accept code. I use visual studio 2010. And I try different frameworks 3.5, 4.0 and result don't change. Where I make a mistake? Could you help me please.

[@TusharSondhi]

I am facing an issue while building the program. It says :-
type 'isldworks' is not defined
in line 11.
What is the issue here?
Help Plz

[@FJProject]

Can you provide the same in C++ ?

[@javiervidoza2316]

Hi. I am new using API and I would like to install VB.net instead VBA. How do I install VB.net to create applications with solidworks?
Thank you

[@CodeStackDev]

Hi Javier,
You can download the free express version of visual studio here: www.visualstudio.com/en-us/products/visual-studio-express-vs.aspx. Despite it is express studio it is quite comprehensive IDE and has everything you need to build your applications. You can also buy the standard or professional studio.
Thanks,
Artem