Multiple File Document Properties Change
Multiple File Document Properties Change
(OP)
SWX 2006 SP4.0
I have about 100 drawings which need to be converted to our standards. Basically arrow sizes, text sizes, etc. I thought I could fix one file, then save the Sheet Format on that file, then open each other file and replace the Sheet Format with that one. I was hoping all of the document properties would change to those from the template file but they didn't. Am I missing something? Is there a way to do this other than have someone do the same 10 property changes to 100 files?
Thanks
I have about 100 drawings which need to be converted to our standards. Basically arrow sizes, text sizes, etc. I thought I could fix one file, then save the Sheet Format on that file, then open each other file and replace the Sheet Format with that one. I was hoping all of the document properties would change to those from the template file but they didn't. Am I missing something? Is there a way to do this other than have someone do the same 10 property changes to 100 files?
Thanks






RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
For a fee and faster way, Propagator.
Flores
SW06 SP4.1
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
Pretty simple actually, record your changes, check/modify the macro as needed, open drawing needing changed, run macro, save, close, and repeat.
You could even take that one step further by using the SW Task Scheduler to open all the drawings and then running the macro automatically.
Kevin Carpenter
CAD Systems Specialist
Invacare Corp.
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
Thanks!
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
Part file use CopyDrwOption tab
Drawing file use CopyPrtOption tab
Assembly file use CopyAsmOption tab.
Hit the red button (Get System Options) to copy the settings.
After saving your settings I close it and make the file read-only to protect my settings. Now open the drawing that needs changing, and open the Excel file and hit the green button (Set System Options).
It may take about 5-10 seconds to change your settings for each file. Email me and I will send you this Excel file.
http://paul-flores.com/contact.html
Flores
SW06 SP4.1
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
I tried the template switch macro.
I fixed the ini file to work with my directories and template names.
I opened a drw and made sure all of the doc property setting set exactly how I wanted it, I saved that sheet format as b-new.slddrt. I opened up a new file, ran the macro, selected the name I have set for b-new.sldprt and it only seemed to change the sheet size but not any of the doc props. Am I using it wrong?
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
I believe the macro that smcadman refers to is called "mac_copydoc.zip" & can be downloaded from http://swtools.cad.de/macros.htm
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
Thanks for the macro, works like a charm.
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
I use that Excel file regularly not only to update old parts/assemblies/drawings to current standards, but also because we have a rebel here who insists on doing things his way. This Excel file makes working on his files bearable
Flores
SW06 SP4.1
RE: Multiple File Document Properties Change
Thanks again