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SW 2008 Drawing configurations!!!

SW 2008 Drawing configurations!!!

SW 2008 Drawing configurations!!!

(OP)
I have a model that has multiple configurations. In my drawing I want to create a macro that will change the current drawing configuration to the one I select. Is there any way of doing that? Basically i was looking for a way, when you right click on the drawing view, select properties and  choose one of the configurations from the drop down list, to work using vb code.

If anyone would know how that would be great,


thanks,

Benny

RE: SW 2008 Drawing configurations!!!

Can you just right-click on the part in the feature tree and select the config?

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RE: SW 2008 Drawing configurations!!!

(OP)
Thanks for the response. Yes I can do that manually, but i want to design a Macro that will do that. Basically, while I am in the current drawing, it will change my drawing to the configuration I select in a vb form, and save it as a new drawing number. What happens is I usually design 1 model with multiple configurations, and then have to make multiple drawings for each different configuration. I was trying to automate a way of taking the first drawing I create, saving it as a copy and then opening it and changing it one of the configurations.

 

RE: SW 2008 Drawing configurations!!!

Try Lenny's "ConfigManager."  It is not drawing specific, so it also works for parts and assemblies.  Be sure to read the included text file.  It reacts differently depending on document type and whether or not something is pre-selected.

http://www.lennyworks.com/solidworks/default.asp?ID=20

Joe
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