# SOLIDWORKS Inspection Reduce the time needed to create inspection documentation, helping to eliminate input errors, improve quality, and reduce time to market. ![SOLIDWORKS Inspection](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2017-12/PRODUCTS-INSPECTION-quality-assurance-measurement-FAI-hero-001.jpg.webp) - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) - [SOLIDWORKS Inspection: First Look 3 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt-8T0zyrvw) ### Automate Your Inspection Documentation The SOLIDWORKS® Inspection add-in automates the ballooning of engineering drawings and 3D files with Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI). Minimizing the time needed to record inspection measurements, SOLIDWORKS Inspection streamlines the creation of industry-standard inspection reports. ### Which **SOLIDWORKS Inspection package** is right for you? ### SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard is a First Article and in-process inspection solution that streamlines the creation of inspection documentation. With a standalone application and an embedded SOLIDWORKS add-in, SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard enables you to leverage legacy data regardless of the file type. - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) ### SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional extends SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard capabilities and lets you manually or semi-automatically enter measured values directly into an inspection project. With SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional, you can work directly with 2D/3D CAD data and streamlined workflows. - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) Need a detailed comparison between these offers? [Compare features](javascript:void(0);) [](javascript:void(0);)SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional Improved and Streamlined Inspection WorkflowsLeverage the SOLIDWORKS add-in or the dedicated standalone application to create detailed inspection reports regardless of the workflow. PDF/TIFF File SupportExtract characteristic information from 2D PDF (included encrypted documents) and TIFF Files. DXF/DWG File SupportCreate inspection projects directly from native DXF/DWG files. Optical Character RecognitionWhen working with a PDF file or TIFF image, SOLIDWORKS Inspection can leverage Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to read and identify the nominal dimension, plus and minus tolerances, and the type of dimension (such as diametric or linear), helping to virtually eliminate manual input and reduce errors. It works with horizontal and vertical dimensions, split dimensions, notes, hole callouts, finish symbols, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols. Automatic BallooningAutomatically extract and balloon inspection dimensions from 2D and 3D CAD files, and specific PDF documents. Customize Inspection ReportsCreate and manage the Bill of Characteristics (BOCs), change the ordering, edit the numbering or group/ungroup characteristics. Define tolerance tables to standardize inspection reports and requirements. Ballooned Drawing AppearanceCustomize the inspection bubble shapes, color, and size. Define presets and apply styles based on parameters such as criticity or inspection method. Adjust balloon's placement. PDF Drawing Comparison and 2D/3D Revision ManagementCompare drawings, 2D or 3D CAD files’ revisions to quickly identify changes and update quality project. Quality Sampling PlansEffectively plan quality control by defining Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) and calculating sample size, accept, and reject criteria. Quality Systems IntegrationExport inspection data to quality systems and databases using CSV or XML output formats. Publish directly to Net-Inspect. File ManagementSOLIDWORKS Inspection integrates with SOLIDWORKS PDM and enables quality managers to manage project information, control design revisions, deliverables, etc. Inspection ReportsExport finished ballooned drawings as PDFs or 3D PDFs (when working with 3D CAD files). Export inspection reports to Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheets using standard templates such as AS9102 or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) forms or customized Excel templates. SOLIDWORKS Drawing File SupportQuickly balloon and created inspection reports from SOLIDWORKS Drawings. SOLIDWORKS Part/Assembly File SupportLeverage SOLIDWORKS Parts and Assemblies with Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) to streamline the creation of inspection reports. 2D/3D CAD File SupportOpen and extract information from other 2D/3D CAD files to create your inspection reports. Inspection MeasurementsEnter measured values for each characteristic directly into an inspection project either manually or by using a digital caliper. Import results from Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Graphical Pass/Fail StatusHighlight dimensions in green, red, or yellow to easily identify which dimensions are In Tolerance, Out of Tolerance, or Marginally within Tolerance based on the values entered or imported CMM results. ### Learn More About SOLIDWORKS Inspection # Have questions about SOLIDWORKS Inspection? SOLIDWORKS Inspection solutions enable you and your team to quickly assess product quality for transforming new ideas into great products. ![SOLIDWORKS-footer-workflow-design-verification-management-3d-cad-001.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2017-12/SOLIDWORKS-footer-workflow-design-verification-management-3d-cad-001.jpg.webp) - [Buy now](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) - [Free trial](https://my.solidworks.com/try-solidworks) - [Call +1 (781) 810-5011](tel:1-781-810-5011)