Design tables
Design tables
(OP)
Has anyone come up with an API or other work around that will allow spreadsheets created in "Open Office" to be used for design tables in Solid Works? I hate to make Bill mad but my organization is trying to save $$$ by using freeware and I have been tasked to research a solution.






RE: Design tables
SW04 moves away from Excel for this functionality, but I don't think that will mean that you will be able to use Open Office.
MadMango
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RE: Design tables
RE: Design tables
then - at least - you could write your design table apart from SolidWorks.
Then - from within - insert the design table from an external file.
I know it's an obvious solution - but sometimes I overlook the obvious - I hope I'm not the only one.
It would be a cumbersome work-around at best.
Does anyone know if you could use an earlier version of Excel - one so old it's practically free?
We're using Excell 2000 with SolidWorks 2003.
RE: Design tables
Try downloading EasyOffice 5.81 from ZdNet at http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2064-10221812.html?tag=lst-0-9 I have not used the product but they claim that their word processor and spreadsheet are compatible with Microsoft Word and Excel files. At $28, it is at least worth checking out. You might also want to try 602Pro PC SUITE at http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2064-10180765.html?tag=lst-0-10 It is a free package that is also supposed to be compatible.
Lee
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RE: Design tables
Also, using the API, you could open the part or assembly, and DELETE the Design Table and reinsert it. If you open the part or assembly and try to EDIT the design table, and you don't have Excel, it is going to hose you.
Does that help?
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Mr. Pickles
RE: Design tables
Basically, if you want a design table, YOU NEED EXCEL.
RE: Design tables
Next time I croak my system and rebuild it, I will try it again without M$ Office installed.
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Mr. Pickles