CAD AutoScript overview

CAD AutoScript is a documentation-first home for SolidWorks macros, fabrication calculators, and QA tools. This site is built on Docusaurus + MDX, so every utility is documented right next to its interactive React component.

What lives here

• SolidWorks macros that cover BOM exports, title block checks, and configuration helpers.
• Web calculators that run entirely in Chromium (Pipe Cutter, Shell Rolling, QR tags, and more).
• QA generators for PDF parsing, serial tracking, and report automation.
• Release notes and recipes so shop-floor engineers know how and when to use each tool.

Chromium only

All utilities are bundled as static assets and expect a Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Arc, etc.) with WebGL 2 and WebAssembly enabled.

Quick start for contributors

1. Install dependencies

   npm install

2. Run the docs locally

   npm start

3. Edit content
   • Markdown pages live under docs/
   • React components live under src/
   • Standalone utility bundles live under static/utility-apps/
   • Shared utility shell assets live under static/utilities/

Docusaurus hot reloads changes instantly. When you're ready to publish, run npm run build and deploy the build/ output to GitHub Pages.

Embedding live utilities

MDX lets us import React components or iframe-like utilities directly inside documentation pages. See Embedding calculators for a walkthrough on wrapping /utilities/* apps or creating bespoke React widgets.

What's next

Browse the Utility catalog to see every calculator with specs, supported standards, and launch links. Each entry explains when to use it and how to embed it inside MDX.