Convention for naming Properties in Solidworks

[NirVidP]

Is the procedure for naming Properties in SolidWorks documented anywhere. I have searched help and web but was unable to find any.
For example:
"SW-Cost-StockType@food_processor.SLDASM"
What does the part before and after @ means.
Sometimes there are more than 2 strings separated by @
Sometimes there are more than 2 @ symbols together.
Its all confusing.
Where can I get info about this?

 

[SBaugh]

Custom Properties are pretty much at your discretion.

SW-Cost-StockType - is the property name
Food processor.sldasm is the file name

Maybe these help files will help you.

https://help.solidworks.com/2022/english/solidworks/sldworks/t_link_notes_to_document_properties.htm

https://help.solidworks.com/2022/en...rks/r_custom_properties_in_configurations.htm

Scott Baugh, CSWP
Mechanical Engineer
Ciholas

https://www.ciholas.com/

"If it's not broke, Don't fix it!"

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[NirVidP]

Thanks but that does not help much.

Now here is another example. What is the logic / rules that I can use to interpret and understand this?

"D1@7300 AA STANDARD FRAME SKETCH@730301413000-1@Drawing View1"

I am really stuck up. There are more complex examples:

"SW-Sheet Metal Thickness@@@Cut-List-Item1@square_to_round_fixed.SLDPRT"

Here, why @@@?

Confused!!

 

[SBaugh]

D1 = Dimension name
@ = is the link to
7300 AA STANDARD FRAME SKETCH = Name of Sketch in part
730301413000-1 = Part Name
@ = is the link to
Drawing View1 = View 1 in the Drawing

SW-Sheet Metal Thickness = Part Property
@@@ = The reason for multiple "@" is most likely a result of how embedded the property is to the part. They do not explain why there are so many @ symbols, but they are links that tell SW where the property is at within the file.

Another way to think about it that might help is within Outlook email when you type "@" it gives you a list of your contacts as an option then you can place a hyperlink of that persons contact info. The symbol is just a way that allows the property to be linked.

I believe this is a result of the kernel design. Its been like this since SW 95. This is not something I would hand type it would allow SW to make the links then you can use that information as you see fit. If you are making a DT and you hate the long names, you might try using some VBA code. Maybe there is a way to shorten the names but allow it to reference that longer name. I have never tried that, but it might be possible.

Cut-List-Item1 - Name of the folder where the body is located
@ Link to
square_to_round_fixed.SLDPRT - Filename

Scott Baugh, CSWP
Mechanical Engineer
Ciholas

https://www.ciholas.com/

"If it's not broke, Don't fix it!"

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