External File References and SW API 2

[bOILERbRAD]

Hello all,

I am trying to create a macro that will copy a drawing and it's referenced parts to a new directory, rename all the documents copied, and update the references in the drawing to point to the new parts. I am having trouble with finding out what parts are referenced and then updating the references. Is there a way to get the reference from the drawing without opening it? Or maybe I'm going about this all wrong.

Thanks in advance,
Brad

 

[handleman]

You may want to look into the Document Manager API. It's basically the API for SolidWorks Explorer. If you want to use it, though, you will need to get a license key from SolidWorks. Just email apisupport at solidworks dot com.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

 

[bOILERbRAD]

Thanks handleman, I will look into that. Does the SW Explorer need to be open to use that api?

 

[handleman]

No, SW Explorer doesn't need to be open. SW doesn't even need to be open. You can run the Document Manager stuff from any VB/VBA/whatever.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

 

[bOILERbRAD]

Cool beans! This will solve many, many, many issues. Thanks again handleman, a star for you good sir!

 

[Standing]

handleman,
Thanks for letting us know about the Document Manager API. I sent in my request. Another star for you.

Standing
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