Sheet Metal Export
Create production-ready DWG/DXF files from an assembly or a single part.
Direction checks · Custom marking · K-factorSOLIDWORKS COMPANION APPLICATION
Sheet Metal Export
Define your production rules once instead of opening every sheet metal part manually, then create every flat-pattern output through one controlled workflow.
- Batch DWG/DXF from assemblies and single parts
- UP/DOWN, protected-sheet direction and K-factor checks
- Custom marking, bend indicators and a live status list
What is Ayense Works?
A SOLIDWORKS companion application that reduces repetition between engineering and production.
Ayense Works does more than export SOLIDWORKS model data. It brings your production rules, validation checks and reporting standards directly into the workflow.
Let us review your workflow together →Ayense Works Modules
Every production-preparation tool in one place.
Every module shares the same visual language, safe processing approach and reporting structure.
Sheet Nesting
Create, edit and report sheet layouts using real part contours.
Smart placement · Scrap control · Project files
Profile Cutting Plan
Optimize stock lengths and create visual profile cutting plans.
Kerf · Cutting order · PDF / Excel
Batch Export
Save assemblies and parts in selected production formats in one operation.
STEP · PDF · 3D PDF · eDrawings
Bill of Materials
Turn assembly trees, quantities and production data into organized tables.
Tree view · Excel · Visual report
Custom Property Manager
Manage part, assembly and drawing properties in one workspace.
Batch editing · Company standards
Shared Database
Share team settings and selected SOLIDWORKS file locations in a controlled way.
Shared settings · Startup synchronization
File Indexing
Search millions of files on local drives or servers quickly.
Subfolders · Fast filters · Persistent index
Macro Library
Keep frequently used SOLIDWORKS macros in one organized library.
Library · One-click launch · Editing
To-Do List
Track personal tasks, priorities and progress without leaving the SOLIDWORKS environment.
Task tracking · Priority · Excel report
Announcements
Publish shared information for engineering and production teams.
Startup notice · Central management · Tracking
Updates
Receive new features and security improvements directly in the application.
Automatic checks · Verified downloads · Always currentProduction-ready information at every step.
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Direction checks · Custom marking · K-factorSheet Metal Export
Define your production rules once instead of opening every sheet metal part manually, then create every flat-pattern output through one controlled workflow.
- Batch DWG/DXF from assemblies and single parts
- UP/DOWN, protected-sheet direction and K-factor checks
- Custom marking, bend indicators and a live status list
Smart placement · Scrap control · Project filesSheet Nesting
Group contours by material and thickness, place them automatically, refine the layout manually and reopen the project whenever needed.
- Placement with real sheet-metal contours
- Central management of sheet sizes, thickness and spacing rules
- Reusable Standard Part Library
03Kerf · Cutting order · PDF / ExcelProfile Cutting Plan
Find profiles in the assembly automatically and prepare practical cutting distributions that account for stock length and saw kerf.
- Automatic grouping by material and profile
- Stock length and kerf calculation
- Cutting order and position-number support
04STEP · PDF · 3D PDF · eDrawingsBatch Export
Build an organized output package by selecting formats and a destination instead of saving assembly documents one by one.
- IGES, X_T, STEP, PDF, 3D PDF and eDrawings
- Export assemblies together with child parts
- Document type, material and status tracking
05Tree view · Excel · Visual reportBill of Materials
View the assembly structure clearly and prepare production-oriented lists using the columns your team needs.
- Assembly, subassembly and part hierarchy
- Customizable table columns
- Clear part and assembly icons
06Batch editing · Company standardsCustom Property Manager
Reduce repetitive data entry and manage part, assembly and drawing information through a shared structure.
- Batch processing for active or open documents
- Connections to native SOLIDWORKS values
- Editable custom value support
Shared settings · Startup synchronizationShared Database
Publish a common working standard from one computer and keep the same rules available across the team.
- Selectable SOLIDWORKS file locations
- Shared announcements and Nesting data
- Local cache and safe startup checks
08Subfolders · Fast filters · Persistent indexFile Indexing
Pre-index production files and find them by file name or type in seconds.
- Local-drive and network-folder support
- Recursive subfolder scanning
- File-type filters
09Library · One-click launch · EditingMacro Library
Collect scattered macro files in one library and access everyday tools directly from Ayense Works.
- Personal macro library
- File selection and list editing
- One-click launch
10Task tracking · Priority · Excel reportTo-Do List
Record engineering-office tasks with descriptions, priorities, status and dates without switching to another application.
- Separate active and completed tasks
- Priority, description and date fields
- Reopen completed tasks
11Startup notice · Central management · TrackingAnnouncements
Publish important team information through the shared database and optionally display it at application startup.
- Central announcement list
- Optional startup display
- Title, description and date information
12Automatic checks · Verified downloads · Always currentUpdates
Ayense Works checks the server for new releases and keeps your installation current with verified setup packages.
- Automatic server-side version checks
- SHA-256 package verification
- Visible installation progress
How It Works
Three clear steps from model to production.
Open the model
Start with an assembly, part or selected components.
Choose the rules
Apply your company’s production and output standards.
Create the output
Receive organized production files and reports.
TRY IT FREE
See Ayense Works in your own production workflow.
Use the 7-day trial to evaluate sheet metal export, nesting, profile planning and other engineering-office tools with real documents.
- Guided installation
- Module recommendations for your needs
- No purchase obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
What teams ask about Ayense Works.
Which versions does Ayense Works support?+
Ayense Works is developed for SOLIDWORKS releases from 2014 through 2026 and future versions. Setup detects the installed SOLIDWORKS release and loads the appropriate components.
Can it work without an internet connection?+
Yes. An online license can work offline for 24 hours after the last successful server validation. If the connection is not restored, the license is temporarily disabled and is validated again when connectivity returns.
Does Ayense Works change my files or models?+
Production outputs are prepared through a controlled workflow. Documents opened during processing are safely returned to their previous state and user preferences are preserved.
Can you build organization-specific solutions?+
Yes. Custom SOLIDWORKS companion tools, ERP/WMS connections, reports and organization-specific workflows can be delivered as separate projects.
Meet Ayense Works
Let us accelerate your production workflow.
Contact us for a 7-day trial, license options or a custom SOLIDWORKS development project.
License Options
Choose the Ayense Works model that fits your team.
Select an annual license, a perpetual license or a workflow tailored to your organization.
Annual License
999$/ year
Current releases, new improvements and technical support are included throughout the license term.
- All Ayense Works modules
- Version updates
- Annual technical support
- Free 7-day trial
Perpetual License
2499$one-time
Perpetual usage rights with maintenance, support and updates included for the first year.
- All Ayense Works modules
- First-year maintenance included
- $350 maintenance in following years
- Maintenance renewal is optional
Custom Proposal
Tailoredproject
Custom SOLIDWORKS companion tools, ERP/WMS integration and organization-specific workflows.
- Needs assessment
- Custom modules and reports
- ERP / WMS integration
- Organization-specific support plan