Table file save as location 2

[Gatwrk]

I'm using windows wildfire 3 with the application running non locally.
In drawing mode and I'm trying to move a table to another sheet.
I'm using the save table to file function to do this. When I save the Table as a table file I do not have an option to point it to a folder on my computer. I do not find the file by using the insert/Table/Table from File or by searching with windows explorer and do not see a path option in drawing properties. I believe this is because the Pro-E application is stored from a server.
If this is something others have dealt with, Can someone tell me where the options are for using the "Save Table to File" on my computer when this is run from a server or if there is something else that I'm missing?
Thanks, Gary

 

[looslib]

I think the .tbl file is stored in your start-in folder.


"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."

Ben Loosli

 

[dgallup]

It should be saved in the working directory if you have this set in your config.pro:

file_open_default_folder working_directory

Note that Pro/E will put a version number at the end of the file name, just like part, assembly, drawing files etc. So it will be filename.tbl.1

 

[mjcole]

Gary,

This will likely find where your TBL file was saved to.

Window > Open System Window
You'll see a DOS cmd prompt and can enter command
dir *.tbl.* | more Enter

After using this Exit the command window to return to ProE.

The open system window will take you to the current working directory. Or like in word you can use
File > Save As
to find out where your file is currently located, or being saved to.

File Open - All Types will not show table files Table > Insert > Table From File
Choose Working Directory icon (File Folder with blue [*]) and you should see exported table.

Be sure ProE gives confirmation message in message bar such as
M:\Full_Path\wrk_dir\your_table.tbl.1 has been saved.
and that you are using proper file names i.e. no spaces or names starting with - or containing other special characters use "_" for spaces.

You will see
[$]Invalid Extension
displayed in message bar if file name is rejected.

Michael

 

[Gatwrk]

Thank you all again!
The method used to select the table was not correct, the function gave no error message on saving the table nor was a table ever saved.
Using a LMB mouse drag window to select the table rather than a LMB pick to select table graphically seemed to be the same as a select but results were, not the same..

 

[mjcole]

Gary,

Glad we could help and that you figured out why the table wasn't saved.

The Selection Filter is your best bet to avoid this problem or use RMB Query Select then LMB to pick, or use Pick From List option to ensure you get what you want to select.

"There are many ways to skin a Feature on a CAD system, you just have to pick your favorite."
(w/ or wo/ Air quotes, your choice)

In Wildfire 5 the select menu is divided among 4 of 6 tabs Layout, Table, Annotate, Sketch and does not give the same options on all Layout may show certain options and Annotation different ones for the same selection type. The publish tab has nice print preview and export options grouped together.

Michael