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Windows File Custom Properties list utility

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Windows File Custom Properties list utility

Windows File Custom Properties list utility

(OP)
Anybody have a utility that can generate a list of which files (in a given directory) do not have a certain custom property?  
Example:
I have a custom property called SP:DOC_NR and want to know which files in the directory are missing this property.

I have zero capability to write the utility myself.  It is possible for me to write (moreso hack/slash) a macro within the native application (SolidWorks mechanical design software) that will do what I want, but this will be significantly slower because it will open each file and then look for the property.  Also, why re-invent the wheel.  Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional

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RE: Windows File Custom Properties list utility

(OP)
handleman,
Thanks again for the help.  I have attempted to run your SW macro and I get a runtime error 429.  When I go in and debug, the hi-lited line is regarding the DSO-thingy.  Your zip file contained the .swp file and the .dll.  Do I need to put the .dll somewhere special?

Thanks again.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional

RE: Windows File Custom Properties list utility

You have to put the DLL file somewhere and then tell Windows where it is.  To do that, go to Start->Run and enter:

regsvr32 "C:\Whatever\The\path is\to where\you\put\it"

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

RE: Windows File Custom Properties list utility

(OP)
Do you have a recommendation as to where I should put it?  Should I just leave it in my folder with all of my SolidWorks Macros?  Or should I put it in some windows system type folder?

Thanks again.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional

RE: Windows File Custom Properties list utility

(OP)
handleman,
Two stars for you.  You are the man. CSWP easy test or not (lol).  Thanks again.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional

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