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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/
    • Static calculators 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.