Revolutionizing Drawing Creation in SOLIDWORKS 2026 with Auto-Generate Drawing

SOLIDWORKS 2026 introduces a groundbreaking feature in drafting automation: Auto-Generate Drawing (BETA) — a beta/preview-stage tool that automates the creation of 2D drawings from parts and assemblies. This isn’t the traditional “Make Drawing” dialog — it’s a new, AI-powered workflow designed to skip the blank sheet and quickly produce intelligent, standardized drawings with minimal manual steps.

Auto-Generate Drawing (BETA) is a preview automation tool in SOLIDWORKS 2026 aimed at drastically reducing the time needed to produce technical drawings. Instead of manually creating views, arranging them, and placing dimensions one by one, this feature:

• Generates drawing sheets automatically
• Places standard views and intelligent annotations
• Proposes dimensions and detail views
• Uses AI for layout, hole recognition, and sheet sizing

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Launch the Auto-Generate Drawing Tool

1. File > Auto-Generate Drawing (BETA)
2. Right-click a part or assembly in the Feature Manager tree and choose Auto-Generate Drawing (BETA)
3. Select multiple components (Ctrl-click) and run the command on a batch of models 

Step 2: Property Manager & Options

Once launched, the Auto-Generate Drawing Property Manager lets you:

1. Select what parts/assemblies to include
2. Set a title
3. Choose save location (same folder as model or another path)
4. Reset the title to the filename (optional)

Step 3: Intelligent Drawing Generation

After you click Generate, SOLIDWORKS will:

1. Detect best sheet size and format based on model geometry
2. Auto-place views (front, top, side, isometric)
3. Recognize holes and features, adding hole callouts
4. Propose sections if internal detail is detected
5. Arrange views and annotations to avoid overlaps using AI logic

Conclusion

The Auto-Generate Drawing (BETA) feature in SOLIDWORKS 2026 is one of the most ambitious drawing automation tools introduced to date. Powered by AI and intelligent layout logic, it aims to replace repetitive manual tasks with a single command that produces a draft drawing you can refine. 

As the feature evolves beyond Beta, it has the potential to transform how engineers create 2D documentation — minimizing the tedious start and maximizing design productivity.