How configure a general table

[trulyshy]

Can someone point me to where I can find a detailed description on how to configure a general table.

I am looking to make a duplicate of a design table. I was in training for SW and he showed this to me real fast. At the time it seemed like no problem, but now when I try to do what he showed me, nothing is working at all.

I can't even get the table to show one dimension in it...

I've googled the web, but can't find anything detailed enough to walk me through it.

any help is highly appreciated.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

What would the purpose be for the duplicate BOM in a General Table?

To place multiple BOMs on a drawing sheet just repeat the process of placing the first BOM.
i.e. Select a view, Insert > Table > BOM, choose options, then click the tick.

 

[SolidAir]

trulyshy,

Are you trying to do this using the SolidWorks API?

SA

 

[TateJ]

What is this thing you call a GENERAL TABLE?

Windows XP / Wireless Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2007 SP1.0 / SpaceBall 5000
Lava Lamp
www.Tate3d.com​

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

TateJ ... A General Table is similar to adding an Excel spreadsheet into a drawing. It is just a collection of cells into which you can place whatever data needed. Check the Help files.

 

[TateJ]

Oh... I assumed we were talking about some sort of drafting term that I hadn't heard of. Never occured to me that GENERAL TABLE was a SolidWorks term.

As they say... You know what happens when you assume... You make an ass out of yourself & Uma Therman

Windows XP / Wireless Intellimouse Explorer
SolidWorks 2007 SP1.0 / SpaceBall 5000
Lava Lamp
www.Tate3d.com​

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

trulyshy ... ??? Sorry, I was heavily involved with some BOMs when I first posted, so got mixed up with the DT's you were talking about. So ... try again;

What are you trying to achieve by duplicating a Design Table in a General Table?

Are you trying to create a table of dimensions for a drawing?