Solidworks Toolbox: New hardware item, Custom Property - Length

[woter324]

Hi,

I have been searching and searching for a way to 'link' a custom property to the dimension named 'length' on the part I have added to the toolbox.

I've created a new level-3 folder under BSI --> Timber --> Structural. I have named a dimension "length" in the part.

In the toolbox configuration options 2 - Customise Hardware, I created a Custom Property called Length of type Textbox.

How do I 'link' this Custom Property value to the length dimension so when I drop the hardware item into the assembly, I can enter the length dimension and it set the correct dimension?

Any pointers would be gratefully recieved.

Many thanks

W

P.S. Solidworks 2009

 

[ctopher]

You want to create a Smart Fastener, or Smart Component?
Check out YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxwghaQlcMU&feature=related

Chris
SolidWorks 10 SP5.0
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[woter324]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I've read up on smart components, but this seems for an assembly.

I suppose what I am trying to recreate is the length property similar to the structural steel toolbox component.

Any other ideas?

Many thanks.