Macro Icons

[btcoutermash]

I was looking to see if anyone new how to assign a icon to a macro and add it to your toolbar in 2004??

 

[brengine]

I believe it's:
Tools\Customize\Toolbar TabThen RMB your existing icon on the macro toolbar (or put a new one there and then RMB), you should be able to figure it out from there.

Ken

 

[btcoutermash]

I am a little lost. RMB???

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

The best place to start when looking for an answer to a SolidWorks problem is the Help files.The following was copied verbatim from them.

To run a specific macro method and create a custom macro button:

With a document open, click Tools, Customize, or right-click any toolbar (not the CommandManager) and select Customize.

In the dialog box, on the Commands tab:

Select Macro in Categories.

Under Buttons, drag the Macro button to any toolbar in the SolidWorks window.

In the Customize Macro Button dialog box:

Under Appearance:

Click Choose Image.

In the Icon path dialog box, select a bitmap image (*.bmp), then click Open.

The SolidWorks software provides bitmap images to use as custom buttons. These are located in <install_dir>/data/user macro icons.

Select Preview to see the image in the Icon path dialog box.

If necessary, type a Tooltip and Prompt message, which provides a brief description of the function of the tool on the status bar.

from (the City of) Barrie, Ontario.

If everything is going well, you have obviously overlooked something

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

RMB = Right Mouse Button

from (the City of) Barrie, Ontario.

If everything is going well, you have obviously overlooked something

 

[macduff]

CorBlimeyLimey,
Could you please tell more about Macros and there uses in SW? I don't too much about macros, but would like to know more, if you have some time.

Thanks,

macduff

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

macduff
Sorry, what I know about macros comes from the SW Help files & what I have read in these posts. In fact most of my replies to other peoples posts are, or have been, gleaned from either the Help or Tutorial files.

I personally have found no overwhelming need for macros, so have not bothered too much with them. Basically anything you do which is repetetive or long-winded can be semi-automated with a macro. Macros can be created by simple recordings of keystrokes or by writing more involved programme language. When I have the need (&/or inclination) I intend to learn about macro, VB & API creation, till then I have to admit my lack of knowledge & hope that the Macro gurus who use this forum will reply to your request.

Suggest you use the Keyword Search tab (top of page)for "Macro" or "API" or "VB" to research other threads. Also check out some of the Links (also top of page) which have examples of macros, etc, which can be downloaded & experimented with.

from (the City of) Barrie, Ontario.

If everything is going well, you have obviously overlooked something

 

[SBaugh]

The one macro I use is the "Box" macro. That Macro is simply for making a quick box when someone calls in with a problem and they didn't send the part.

Macro's are great for quick little things like that, and even bigger ones. It's all in the eye of the user. Macros can be setup to run from a Hotkey on your keyboard.

They are handy, but I have to admit. I don't them very often, only the one.

Look at other SW people's website. I know there are some people out there that have downloadable macro's. SW Model website has macro's as well.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[macduff]

Thanks for your input fellas. I'll do a little surfing around on the web. Have a good day.

macduff