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Running macro @ startup with multiple modules

Dale Dunn graciously provided me with a tip to start a macro upon startup of SW by adding this to the shortcut target "C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\SLDWORKS.exe" /m "G:\users\cds\Working Macros\Events.swp"

The problem I have run into is I added a few Modules and now it is running the wrong function Instead of Module1.Main I am getting Get_User_Name.GetUserName, Is there a way to specify Module1.Main or to specify which function runs automatically, say, in the code or preferences or something

TIA

Corey Scheich

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Corey Scheich
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Im not sure if there is, but that would sure be handy

Try moving your Sub Main to be the LAST sub/function in the module.

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rocheey

One possibility...

One quirk I found with SW macros is that the code for "Sub Main()" has to be at the bottom of the module it is in.

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TheTick

Didn't I read that's supposed to be fixed in '04?

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Dale Dunn

A shade off topic... Does anyone know if there are any other "undocumented" command line switches that could be usefull?

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Gabe Osten

I am running 2003, and that worked but I had to move it to the module that was being run and move it to the bottom. How does it decide which module to look for Sub Main() in. I had it in Module1 and it was the only procedure in there. I haven't tested 2004.

Corey

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Corey Scheich

Macros do have their limitations in size and ability. If you want to monitor events and start automatically with SW, there's nothing like an addin: smaller, faster, and cleaner, plus the ability to add toolbars and menus.

I am putting together a presentation on making an addin from a VB .exe for our user group meeting (Milwaukee, WI, USA) March 4. This involves taking a simple VB .exe and adding one class module (well annotated with hints and explanations) plus a .res file for toolbar bitmaps (this will also be demystified). The project will be posted the following weekend to my website,

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Getting a full version of VB6 is well worth it. There are many advantages beyond just being able to compile. VB6 is fairly cheap, now that it is obsoleted by VB.net.

p.s. I know I owe someone out there a posting of a registry scrub utility. It's done, I just have to get it posted. It should be up this weekend if the family stays healthy!

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TheTick

FYI--

My presentation has been preempted and rescheduled for the fall Chicago-area combined user group meeting.

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TheTick

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