Re: update drawing properties

Jul 01, 2003 3 Replies


Is there a table-like interface for updating properties on many parts and > assemblies?


>
> Now we have the rather tedious procedure of opening each part/assembly and
> open the properties, fill in the values, press "modify" etc.

the fields that need to be changed, Are ther 2 or 10, and are they different on every part or are there only 3 that are on all of them. Does every part/assy need the same change or is it specific per file.


If it was
> possible to have like a spreadsheet for all drawings, we could fill in
> consistent values very easily.

Through excel you could create a macro that would open all drawing names in collumn A. Get their properties and put them in the columns next to them. and then after editing them all it could open all the drawings again and modify them.


or else you can create a macro in solidworks that has a form that you can do this from. Part by part. There are examples of this.


Regards Corey


There are many Custom Property managers out there. Some are just macros and some are stand alone VB applications. Do a search and you should come across quite a few. Or, you could create your own macro or VB app.

Ron,

Nigel Bates is the man,who wrote application exactly for that.He allowes sharing it so send me your mail address.

Henry

...any directions on searching? I tried some - but not very successfull. Ron

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