OBJ Exporter
for SolidWorks
Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 10 and Windows 11 Only.
- Platforms: SolidWorks versions 2023–2026.
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Note
- Mac Compatibility: This plugin is not currently compatible with Mac OS.
- Plugin Updates: All updates for the first year are free. The plugin license is perpetual. After the first year, if you need updates or support, you’ll need to purchase a renewal.
Try the full version free
$0
Trial
- Free trial of 30 exports for 15 days is available.
- License key is not required for a free trial.
- Full-featured trial version is available.
One Machine
$140
Single Machine Locked License
- Single license can be activated on one machine.
- This license can not be released/moved on other machine.
- If machine/hardware (e.g motherboard, processor etc.) is changed then standalone license won’t work. User need to purchase new license.
Two Machine
$180
Two Machine Locked License, by the Same User
- Two licenses will be provided and can be activated on two different machines at a time, by the same user
- This license can not be released/moved on other machine.
- If machine/hardware (e.g motherboard, processor etc.) is changed then standalone license won’t work. User need to purchase new license.
Single Floating
$349
Single Floating License
- One license can be used on multiple machines. But on one machine at a time.
- User can release license from one machine and activate on another machine. User will always need internet connection during release and activation.
- To change hardware: User can release license from current machine and then activate same license on same machine after changing hardware.
Automation
$449
Automation Licence
- Automation License enables programmatic export via plugin API
- Function can be called within the same host application
- No user intervention or GUI required for export
- Supports C++ or C# based integration
- Standard input parameters drive automated export process
- Seamless file export experience for end users
- Output is generated directly for downstream workflows
- Standard input parameters drive automated export process
Features
Mesh Quality
Control to adjust mesh quality from preferences dialog.
Export Texture
Exports tessellated model data along with texture information
Face Level Color
Supports face level colors.
Default Tessellation Quality
Default compression helps to reduce the file size as much as possible.
Additional
Info.
OBJ Exporter for SOLIDWORKS Version History
- Optimized file size and export time.
- Preview image in Preferences UI.
- Reset Functionality
- Export Properties
- Export Unit Type.
- Resolved Licensing issue
- Material wise export
- Open Exported File Location
- Swap/Flip feature
- Export hidden entity
- Scaling of exported OBJ files
- Rotate by feature
- Export Outline
- Selected Export feature
- Smart Update feature
- Issues in license mechanism.
- Upgraded licensing system.
- Fixes to license system.
- Some textures were missing in the exported file.
- Added texture support. (Without Scaling).
- Added support for SOLIDWORKS 2019.
- Show license agreement checkbox.
- License activation related issue.
- OBJ export settings in Automation were overwritten by GUI plugin settings.
- Added support of Solidworks 2018.
- Automation license was not working if the GUI plugin license is already activated on the same machine.
- Supported OBJ export from SolidWorks 'Save As' option.
- Resolved issue of incorrect transformations for flexible entities.
- Added support of SolidWorks 2017.
- Changed the license activation process.
- Licensing issue solved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What SolidWorks file types does the OBJ Exporter support?
It supports SolidWorks part, assembly, and drawing documents, including .SLDPRT, .SLDASM, and .SLDDRW, within a supported SolidWorks installation.
Which SolidWorks versions are supported by the OBJ Exporter?
ProtoTech’s plugin is updated for the latest supported releases within SolidWorks versions 2016–2019.
Which operating systems are supported by ProtoTech’s OBJ Exporter for SolidWorks?
Yes. It is designed for supported SolidWorks installations on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Can I try the SolidWorks OBJ Exporter for free?
Yes. The trial version is activated automatically after installation and includes 30 exports for 15 days. Does not require a license key for trial use.
What files are created during an OBJ export?
The main output is an .OBJ geometry file. Depending on settings, related material and texture files may also be generated.
Does OBJ export preserve SolidWorks materials and textures?
The exporter can transfer supported texture information, material-based output, and face-level colors for visualization workflows.
Can I control OBJ mesh quality?
Yes. Mesh-quality and tessellation settings help control surface smoothness, polygon count, export time, and file size.
Can I change the scale or units of the OBJ output?
Yes. Unit and scaling controls help prepare OBJ files for target visualization, printing, or content-creation applications.
Does the OBJ Exporter support model properties?
Supported properties can be exported for workflows that require additional model information alongside geometry.
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