Setting custom properties

[Hayden]

Hi all,

Is there any way to do a mass tabulated type change of custom properties for all of the component parts in an assembly.

I would like to be able to do this across all configurations of the component parts. The properties I would like to change in particular are drawnby, material and finish.

I know I can do this on a part by part basis, we evaen have a macro to do this on a part by part basis. The problem (of sorts) is that some typing is required, which after about 100-200 parts, gets pretty darn tedious, not to mention inefficient.

 

[BSMECAD]

Here are two possible suggestions:

1. Right click on file(s) within Windows explorer.
Then go to properties -> custom
Add text to value fields.
The advantage here is that you do not need to have files
open with Solidworks to make changes.
Should be faster also.

2. You can try using PDMWorks if you have during check in process. Have not really tried this but I image might be helpful way.

 

[SBaugh]

You can look on the web there are some Custom property applications out there that do it on a larger scale. Some will cost you others may not. I don't have a listing of any sites that I know of, but doing a Google Search at comp.cad.solidworks and generally you will probably find some.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[TateJ]

You could try the SOIDWORKS TASK SCHEDULER...
Then you get to watch it open, operate & close a few hundred files.
Grab some buddies & make popcorn.

Seriously... test it first on a few copies of your intended victims.

Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2006 SP01.0 / SpaceBall 4000 FLX
Diet Coke with Lime / Dark Chocolate
Lava Lamp​

 

[Regg]

Would the drawnby, material and finish be the same for all parts and all configurations?

There are examples in API help on how to traverse an assembly and get each part. You could then incorporate your macro to change those properties.

Regards,

Regg

 

[BSMECAD]

PropertyLink is an ADD-IN product to Solidworks.
Not sure how much this costs and have never used this program. You can go to the site below for more info:

http://www.javelin-tech.com/main/products/propertylinks.htm

 

[Stoker]

Have a look here:

http://www.kentcontract.com/swmacros.shtml