automatically fill out properties from the file name

[Prof.]

exists a solidworks way to compile two custom properties according to file name?
for example in my files I have two properties: code and description.
if to the file I give the name 1234 - pop, I would like that code to be completed with 1234 and description with poplar.
Can you do that?

 

[Prof.]

I deduce you cannot. Thanks anyway.

 

[MassiVonWeizen]

it takes patience for answersHowever you don't do it with the normal solidworks tools. you must pass through macro, but then your information is not enough.

 

[SimoneCRV]

I can make you a small macro if you explain my needs

 

[Prof.]

I can make you a small macro if you explain my needs

If you can help me.
I would need a macro that from the file name extracts the first 7 characters and assigns them to a property called code and extracts all characters from 11th onwards and assigns them to a description property.
I hope it's possible and explained my needs well.
However if you make me a draft then, if possible, I study and optimize with the editor of the macros (which I still can not use).
Let me know if you need clarification.
Bye.

 

[Prof.]

it takes patience for answersHowever you don't do it with the normal solidworks tools. you must pass through macro, but then your information is not enough.

You're right, I wasn't very patient. Excuse me. thanks cmq of the answer.

 

[Sp4rk0]

I use the property tab builder, you have to create a basic file part, together or table where you put the
properties that interest you and where to fish them, then that file calls it back in every solid model and he writes the properties you need.

It's very useful and convenient, but you better find yourself a manual to understand how it works.

 

[MassiVonWeizen]

and how do you split the file name to fill out the necessary properties?

 

[MassiVonWeizen]

I use the property tab builder, you have to create a basic file part, together or table where you put the
properties that interest you and where to fish them, then that file calls it back in every solid model and he writes the properties you need.

It's very useful and convenient, but you better find yourself a manual to understand how it works.

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and how do you recall in the properties you only want a portion of the file name?

 

[jenuary]

and how do you recall in the properties you only want a portion of the file name?

I think you can only with a macro...

 

[Sp4rk0]

using the pdm I recall the properties of the pdm, but there should be the possibility to recall only the first letters or the last ones.

 

[MassiVonWeizen]

using the pdm I recall the properties of the pdm, but there should be the possibility to recall only the first letters or the last ones.

Okay, in addition to not being sure if his feasible thing you thought if @prof. ha il pdm?

 

[Sp4rk0]

the thing is feasible because I use it, however the builder tab also works without pdm, you just have to put the properties in the file and those you can insert with the planning drive.

 

[Prof.]

I use the property tab builder, you have to create a basic file part, together or table where you put the
properties that interest you and where to fish them, then that file calls it back in every solid model and he writes the properties you need.

It's very useful and convenient, but you better find yourself a manual to understand how it works.

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the property tab builder I use it already, it is very comfortable but cmq error is always around the corner. I would prefer better and more reliable automatism.

 

[Prof.]

using the pdm I recall the properties of the pdm, but there should be the possibility to recall only the first letters or the last ones.

the pdm unfortunately I have not...

 

[MassiVonWeizen]

the thing is feasible because I use it, however the builder tab also works without pdm, you just have to put the properties in the file and those you can insert with the planning drive.

you are asking for automation, if you have to fill out the tab builder so much it is worth writing directly in the file.

 

[SimoneCRV]

If you can help me.
I would need a macro that from the file name extracts the first 7 characters and assigns them to a property called code and extracts all characters from 11th onwards and assigns them to a description property.
I hope it's possible and explained my needs well.
However if you make me a draft then, if possible, I study and optimize with the editor of the macros (which I still can not use).
Let me know if you need clarification.
Bye.

Hi.
Forgive me, but I'm working on it now.
I have a question
I have to take the first 7 characters to assign them to the code property.
From the code, I have to extract from the eleventh onwards.
the question is: if the code is made with the first 7 characters, is it not 7 characters the code?

 

[Prof.]

Hi.
Forgive me, but I'm working on it now.
I have a question
I have to take the first 7 characters to assign them to the code property.
From the code, I have to extract from the eleventh onwards.
the question is: if the code is made with the first 7 characters, is it not 7 characters the code?

always from the file name you have to take from 11th onwards and assign it to a "description" property.

 

[alberto64]

Good morning @prof. , did you manage? I have the same "problem"

 

[Prof.]

No, I couldn't. I think a customization is necessary, or an additional tool. . .