Technical case study — Engineering & product development · Netherlands
Flinc B.V — Automating Repetitive CAD Processes into a One-Click Workflow
A custom SolidWorks automation tool that replaced 8 manual actions across multiple interfaces with a single reliable click — updating title blocks, managing revisions, exporting files, and syncing the Excel Drawing Register automatically.
Problem → Solution
The problem
Manual drawing management
Numbering, title blocks, revision tracking — all done by hand per drawing. Time-consuming and consistently error-prone.
Export process
PDF and STEP file exports required multiple manual steps across different interfaces on every single drawing.
Sync errors
Frequent mismatches between drawings and the Excel register. Real risk of overwriting files on shared drives.
The solution
One-click workflow
Updates title blocks, manages revisions, exports PDF/STEP, and syncs the Excel Drawing Register in a single action.
Standardised outputs
Consistent naming, date stamping, and structure for all deliverables. No manual formatting required.
Smart error handling
Detects locked or open files, retries safely, or rolls back changes cleanly. No data loss on shared drives.
What was built
SolidWorks automation tool
Custom tool integrated directly into SolidWorks. Handles title block updates, revision increments, and drawing registration in one triggered action. No macros or add-ins required.
Export engine
Generates PDF and STEP files with standardised naming and date stamping. Handles locked files with retry logic and clean rollback — no data loss.
Excel Drawing Register sync
Automatically updates the shared Excel register on every export. No manual data entry. No sync mismatches. Works immediately — no VBA or Excel knowledge required.
Stack
“Had a great experience working with ITRE. Very social people who easily identify possible solutions when hearing your story. The tool they (very quickly) developed, saves us loads of time. There was no stopping until they have gotten the confirmation we where completely satisfied with the solution. Thanks guys!”
Luuk Gubbels
Flinc B.V
www.flincproductontwikkeling.nlEngineering & product development · Netherlands
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