Cadwork — Api

Unlocking Automation: A Deep Dive into the Cadwork API In the world of timber construction, precision and speed aren't just goals—they are survival requirements. As projects grow in complexity, manual modeling often becomes a bottleneck. This is where the Cadwork API

Running Scripts

: Once placed, your script appears as a button in the Plugin Bar (Window -> Plugins) within cadwork 3D. You don't need to restart cadwork to test code changes; simply save the .py file and click the button again. Development Resources Cadwork Python Documentation cadwork api

Option 2: The Technical "Deep Dive" (For Developers/Power Users) Unlocking Automation: A Deep Dive into the Cadwork

1. Install CADwork: Install CADwork on their machine, ensuring that the API is enabled and configured correctly.
2. Choose a Programming Language: Select a programming language, such as C++, C#, or .NET, to use with the API.
3. Consult API Documentation: Consult the CADwork API documentation, which provides detailed information on API features, classes, and methods.
4. Develop and Test: Develop and test their application, using the API to access and manipulate CADwork data and functionality.

Before you write your first script, you need to establish communication with cadwork. Here is the standard workflow: Install CADwork : Install CADwork on their machine,

Elias groaned, rubbing his temples. "Two degrees? That changes every single rafter cut. That’s three hundred beams. I’d have to manually adjust the joinery in Cadwork for every single one."

cadwork

is a specialized CAD/CAM software primarily used in the timber construction industry. Unlike general-purpose CAD tools (like AutoCAD), its API is deeply integrated with wood construction logic (panels, beams, joints, lists).

cadwork is a leading 3D CAD/BIM software widely used in the timber construction, civil engineering, and steel construction industries. Unlike generic CAD platforms, cadwork specializes in frame manufacturing, roof trusses, modular buildings, and heavy timber engineering.