Saveing multiple file formats
Saveing multiple file formats
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The ERP software we use has the ability to print out any file we like along with a RFQ, purchase requisition, etc. I'd like to set up the purchasing agent with the ability to print the most recent drawing as needed.
Is it possible to save in multiple file formats at one time? For example: do the save of the slddrw file and at the same time save a pdf and a edrw file as well?
Thanks for the input!
Is it possible to save in multiple file formats at one time? For example: do the save of the slddrw file and at the same time save a pdf and a edrw file as well?
Thanks for the input!






RE: Saveing multiple file formats
Have you tried just recording the keystrokes to create your own macro?
RE: Saveing multiple file formats
I will try to find out how to make one for this application.
Thank you for the suggestion.
RE: Saveing multiple file formats
You can save yourself some time and money by letting your purchasing agent use a free copy of eDrawings rather than need a copy of SW.
eDrawings can open regular SW drawings which can then be saved either as an 'edrw' file or printed to a PDF printer.
RE: Saveing multiple file formats
Setup a folder to save PDF's and eDrawings for them to access and print.
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)
RE: Saveing multiple file formats
Currently, the purchasing agent gives me a stack of RFQ's and purchase orders and I go through and print out the required drawings for each one. Gotta tell ya... it stinks and it's a colossal waste of time. All I have to do is set up links to the part numbers in the ERP software, and when a RFQ or a pruchase requisition is created, it will automatically print out the PDF file.
I managed to create a macro, however it seems to be specific to the part I just had open. For example: in the macro it says:
Part.ClearSelection2 True
Part.SaveAs2 "I:\folder name\1xxx\001250.PDF", 0, True, False
Part.SaveAs2 "I:\folder name\1xxx\001250.EDRW", 0, True, False
End Sub
Is there any way to get the path specific to the part to be what it currently is, and not have it save to the same exact name every time. Some sort of global variables?
If that wasn't clear, what it seems to be set up to do is to save, no matter what I open, a file called 001250.whatever and not the NEW PART NUMBER.whatever that I have open.
RE: Saveing multiple file formats
It probably could be done with eDrawings.
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)
RE: Saveing multiple file formats
I can't remeber which site this macro lives at.. SORRY. A google search maybe?
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
President: Northern
Vermont SolidWorks User Group
www.robrodriguez.com (updated 8/12/06)
SW 2006 SP 4.0 / SW 2007 SP 0.0
RE: Saveing multiple file formats
Saves a PDF whenever a drawing is saved. This is exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks again!
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