Ramu Gopal·4d agoCAD Automation Is Moving Beyond Commands — It Is Learning to Prove the ResultFour developments from 26 October–2 November 2026 show where engineering automation is heading next
Ramu Gopal·Oct 12One API Call Can Upgrade FeatureScript Dependencies — Why You Should Not Commit ImmediatelyOnshape 1.222 introduces API-controlled standard-library migration. The real engineering challenge is not replacing the dependency — it is…
Ramu Gopal·Sep 11SOLIDWORKS AI Macro Generation in 2026: What LEO Changes for CAD Automation EngineersFrom writing every line of VBA to describing engineering intent — and why validation, API knowledge, and engineering accountability still…
Ramu Gopal·Sep 7Onshape CAD Automation: From API Calls to Validation-First Engineering WorkflowsHow REST APIs, FeatureScript and Webhooks can turn cloud CAD data into connected engineering automation.
Ramu Gopal·Aug 11Why a Successful Tool Call Is Not Enough-What Is MCP in CAD Automation?How the Model Context Protocol can connect AI systems with CAD APIs — without giving up engineering validation, human approval or…
Ramu Gopal·Jul 30Validation-First CAD Automation: Why Engineering Release Needs Two Gates?Generating the files is only half the job. A reliable automation system must validate engineering intent before execution and package…
Ramu Gopal·Jul 27ZWCAD 2026 CAD Automation Developer Guide: LISP, .NET, COM & ZRXHow to choose between LISP, VBA, COM, ZRX.NET, C++, and manufacturing APIs without over-engineering your CAD automation.
Ramu Gopal·Jun 4SOLIDWORKS API Object Hierarchy: A Simplified Study Reference for CAD Automation EngineersMost engineers start learning the SOLIDWORKS API by copying macro code.
Ramu Gopal·Apr 26From Bend Allowance Calculator to Validation-First Sheet Metal Calculation System — V2 UpgradeWhen I first built my Bend Allowance Calculator, the goal was simple.
