Multiple File Document Properties Change

[diamondcat]

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

 

[smcadman]

For free, try the SW Task Scheduler "Update Custom Properties".

For a fee and faster way, Propagator.

Flores
SW06 SP4.1

 

[diamondcat]

Thanks but it's not the custom properties that I need to change, it is the Document properties.

 

[kcarpenter]

You could try recording your steps in a macro and then use that to change the doc. properties all the other drawings.

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.

 

[diamondcat]

Hmmm, interesting idea, I am definitely going to try that.
Thanks!

 

[diamondcat]

I tried it and the macro will do somethings but not others. Like it won't change from ISO to ANSI, I don't know if that is becasue it is in a drop down box and it can't understand that or what. Also, I can't get it to change the text sizes for different items within the document options.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

The Template Switch macro at

http://webpages.charter.net/mkikstra/SolidWorks.html

may be what you need.


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[smcadman]

I have an excel file sheet with a macro that copies your settings for part files, assembly files, and drawing files. I downloaded it from a German site, but can no longer find this file on there. What you want to do is open a file type with your current desired settings, and open the corresponding tab to copy the settings:

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

 

[diamondcat]

CoreBlimeyLimey,

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?

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

diamondcat ... Sorry, I have never used that macro, just thought it might be of use to you.

I believe the macro that smcadman refers to is called "mac_copydoc.zip" & can be downloaded from

http://swtools.cad.de/macros.htm

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[diamondcat]

smcadman,

Thanks for the macro, works like a charm.

 

[smcadman]

Glad I could help. I am sure you figured out my dyslexia on my post above, I crossed the tabs for part and drawing files.

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

 

[diamondcat]

I completely understand having the 'rebel' in the group.

Thanks again