Link a macro to our templates?

[saf12]

Can I link a macro to our templates?
We currently, open old documents > system options > document properties > load standards > units > change units > close > file save...

I am looking for something that our users can use to short cut this process. So, I was thinking if I had a macro linked to the new formats (templates) there would be a button to be used on older documents.


I hope someone has an answer.. Thank you

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

faq559-1429

One of those should do the trick.
I think mac_copydoc migh tbe your best bet.

 

[saf12]

our templates have all of our new standards. so, opening up new stuff is no issue. it's updating the old
Thoughts:
-Can I record a macro and link it to a template?
-Build a button and embedded that into the template as well?
-Record macro using templates, save macro in the same folder as the templates?

I hope I am not thinking way out side the box..
-Has any one used the record macro?
-Has anyone done this?
looking for some direction.
maybe i need to jump and try it.

 

[Gupta65]

As CorBlimeyLimey said, mac_copydoc will be your best bet but in case you just need to do items you mentioned in the original post, I would suggest creating a new macro. You can record a macro, put it on a share drive and map to everyone's machine or put on their local drive, then use the macro run option via macro > run, a keyboard shortcut or macro button to update the properties.

If you can shed more details, I may be able to help you with the macro.



Deepak Gupta
CSWE, CSWP, CSDA
SW 2012 SP5.0 & 2013 SP 1.0
Boxer's SolidWorks™ Blog
SolidWorks™ Rendering Contest

 

[saf12]

Thank you everyone...
I have been running Macros and tried to make my own. However when I run them, my SWX crashes so I have called our VAR and have almost given up. I have a few more options up my sleeve I will keep you up dated.
Deepak- are you involved with SWXgeeks?

 

[Gupta65]

What are you SolidWorks and OS specs as macro behave differently with different version of SW and OS (32 and 64 bit).

Yes I'm one of the member of the SWGeeks.

Deepak Gupta
CSWE, CSWP, CSDA
SW 2012 SP5.0 & 2013 SP 1.0
Boxer's SolidWorks™ Blog
SolidWorks™ Rendering Contest

 

[saf12]

I am running 64bit and just upgraded to SW13...
I am as well..

 

[Gupta65]

Can you upload the macro here which you're trying and that is crashing.

Deepak Gupta
CSWE, CSWP, CSDA
SW 2012 SP5.0 & 2013 SP 1.0
Boxer's SolidWorks™ Blog
SolidWorks™ Rendering Contest

 

[saf12]

I deleted it.. i'll try and make another and upload it.