We haven't compiled detailed information about using MathType with SolidWorks, but we know it is a product MathType customers are interested in. While we don't have specific information about SolidWorks at this time, it is likely that MathType works with it to some extent.

If you have experience with SolidWorks or have questions or suggestions about how best to use MathType with it, we would love to hear from you. Please send questions, comments and suggestions to interop@dessci.com.

Most applications have some support for embedded objects or images. While details vary from application to application, the basic ideas are generally the same. One or more of these general techniques for using MathType with other applications may work with SolidWorks:

If you are technically inclined, the MathType SDK contains a wealth of information for integrating MathType more closely with other applications and web sites. If you have worked extensively with SolidWorks and are interested in making it work better with MathType, the SDK is the place to start. Topics of particular interest for interop are

Creating new translators for input and output
Generating Equation Images, and obtaining metric and other equation data embedding in images generated by MathType
Information for OLE implementors
C++, .NET and VBA APIs

To obtain the SDK, please fill out our SDK request form.

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