SOLIDWORKS Inspection: Standard vs Professional – Which One is Right for You?

SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard: Essential Features for Basic Workflows 

SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard is ideal for teams looking for an entry-level solution to create ballooned inspection drawings and generate reports without complex automation. 

Key Features: 

• Standalone & SOLIDWORKS Add-in versions 
• PDF, TIFF, DXF, and DWG file support 
• Manual & semi-automated ballooning 
• Customizable inspection reports 
• Basic file management & revision tracking
• Optical Character Recognition (OCR) – Extract dimensions from PDFs automatically 

Ideal for teams that manually extract dimensions from PDFs and drawings and need a simple way to generate inspection reports. 

SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional: Advanced Capabilities for Automation 

For manufacturers requiring real-time measurement input, automation, and enhanced revision tracking, SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional provides: 

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) – Extract dimensions from PDFs automatically 
CMM Data Import – Connect directly to a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) 
Direct Data Entry – Input values using a digitally or manually 
Graphical Pass/Fail Status – Instantly analyse inspection results 

Perfect for organizations aiming to automate data entry, enhance traceability, and integrate with quality management systems (QMS). 

Feature Comparison Table: SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard vs. Professional 

Which Version is Right for You? 

If your goal is to extract dimensions and generate standard inspection reports, SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard is the best choice. 

If you require direct data entry, CMM integration, and advanced revision tracking, SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional is the ideal solution. 

Still unsure? Contact us for a personalized demo and discover how SOLIDWORKS Inspection can optimize your quality control process!