I am trying to create a Default output path with a variable included. Has anyone been able to achieve this or have an example? I would like to have it read:
Vault Root Folder Path\PDF Released\123456700\<VariableValue> The 123456700 would change from file to file with the name of the PDF.
Hi Jason,
It is possible. I've done this many times. Go to the knowledgebase and search for solution ID# S-054527
It has good instructions for modifying the Advanced Scripting Options VBA code to get the job done.
Word of caution: When writing your code, make sure you understand when you are getting SOLIDWORKS custom property variable values and PDM data card variables. Especially if the PDM variable is mapped to a different name for the SW custom property (i.e. PDM var "Part Number" = SW custom prop "PartNO")
Hope this helps,
Tim CEPA
Hi Jason, what version of PDM are you running? With 2017, I believe the Convert Task was enhanced to be able to use variable values in the output filename.
Kind regards
Prasad
Tim,
Thank you for the help! I was able to get this working flawlessly!
Prasad,
We are currently on 2016, but will be moving to 2017 later this year.
That's the mission statement for The Q! Thanks for marking my response as the correct answer and let us know if we can help with anything Jason!
Best,
Tim
