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Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations

Michael Brow May 1, 2012 2:38 PM

I did some searching, and couldn't quite find an answer.

Is there a macro/feature that can enable me to export an IGES file for each configuration of a part? I have some parts with 40-50 configurations, and it would save a ton of time.

Thanks,

Mike

Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations

Deepak Gupta May 1, 2012 10:19 PM (in response to Michael Brow)

Welcome to SolidWorks forums Mike

You can use the following macro and edit them as required.

DocExport by Lenny: Assists user in exporting selected SolidWorks model configurations or SolidWorks drawing sheets to different file types. This is useful when you need to separate many configurations into individual files of another file type for a vendor to use/reference.

ConfigRipper by Jeff: Copies all of a model's configurations to their own individual files. The new files will have the same name as their source configuration in the original model.

Please use "advanced editor" in case you want to attach any files.

You might also find this post helpful for your future reference.
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- Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
  
  Claudio Gatti May 22, 2012 5:15 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
  
  Both macros don't work on my SolidWorks 2011 SP5.0 on Win7 Professional:
  - ConfigRiiper gives me a Runtime error;
  - DocExport seems better (I can see all the configurations swapping on the screen) but no output file.
  Any suggestion?
  
  Thx all.
  
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    Deepak Gupta May 22, 2012 5:26 AM (in response to Claudio Gatti)
    
    Claudio Gatti wrote:
    
    - ConfigRiiper gives me a Runtime error;
    Make sure you've set the reference libraries in macro editor.
    
    Open macro in the editor (Tools > Macro > Edit). In macro VBA editor, go to Tools > Reference and fix the missing libraries.
    
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      Claudio Gatti May 22, 2012 6:05 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
      
      Thank you for your quick reply!
      Unfortunately, when I click Reference... from Tools menu, VBA requires me a password.
      Anyway I think that errors occour because of 64bit operating system instead of 32bit as originally macro was for...
      
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      - Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Deepak Gupta May 22, 2012 6:14 AM (in response to Claudio Gatti)
        
        OK, I'll create one for you which can work on 64 bit.
        
        In the mean time check this thread: https://forum.solidworks.com/message/133884#133884
        
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        Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Claudio Gatti May 22, 2012 8:19 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
        
        Thank you very much: I'm not familiar with macros, so your help would be very appreciated!
        
        Thank you again!
        
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        Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Deepak Gupta May 23, 2012 1:26 AM (in response to Claudio Gatti)
        
        OK try the attached one. This will save configurations as IGES files in the same folder.
        
        Save All Configurations As IGES (PART).zip 6.7 KB
        
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        Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Claudio Gatti May 28, 2012 2:36 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
        
        Thank you,
        
        I tried your macro but it doesn't works: I see 3D model configurations changing on the screen, but no external files are saved.
        Anyway, I think I will proceed manually, because this is not a routinary activity: so, once more, thank you again for your effort!
        
        Have a nice week,
        
        C.G.
        
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        Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Deepak Gupta May 28, 2012 2:44 AM (in response to Claudio Gatti)
        
        The macro is working fine with me. Can you upload one sample part file to test??
        
        Please use "advanced editor" in case you want to attach any files.
        
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        Huseyin Ata Oct 31, 2017 1:44 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
        
        hi deepak sheet metal assmbly export iges macro
        
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  Alex Chretien Apr 11, 2016 10:17 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
  
  Deepak,
  I am new to Macros and programming. I was using the Macro you posted above by Lenny, and I was wondering how I would go about using a file select option while the Macro is in "batch mode". Right now it fills a list of documents based on getting the "Current File Directory". Please let me know if you have any insight to this.
  Thanks,
  Alex
  
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    Deepak Gupta Apr 11, 2016 11:04 AM (in response to Alex Chretien)
    
    Which particular file(extension) you looking to pick?
    
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      Alex Chretien Apr 11, 2016 11:13 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
      
      I'd like to browse through folders to find part files and assemblies that I could select and then use the Macro to export them as IGES, STL,...etc.
      
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      - Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Deepak Gupta Apr 13, 2016 7:55 AM (in response to Alex Chretien)
        
        Try this example: Open File Example (VBA)
        
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        Shravankumar Rajbhar Oct 17, 2016 12:27 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
        
        Hello deepak sir,
        export to IGES for multiple configurations macro worked perfectly for me..
        i rum macro on solidworks 2016
        i edit macro and replaced .igs with .prt..but that exported prt is not opening in creo2..
        
        please help...i want to convert solidworks configurations to same name as .prt (creo 2) file..
        
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        Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Deepak Gupta Oct 17, 2016 1:39 PM (in response to Shravankumar Rajbhar)
        
        Can you check if you do a normal Save As Pro E/Creo File then can you open in Pro E/Creo 2?
        
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        Shravankumar Rajbhar Oct 17, 2016 2:30 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
        
        yes, i checked that..i save file as ,prt manually and it got opened in creo2..but it was having all surfaces and solid etc...i mean purple color in wireframe in creo 2 that is not needed for my requirement ..however
        
        when i export as x_t and then import it in creo as prt..it works fine...
        
        how can we convert lots of x_t files to .prt (creo2), same name...at one go..
        
        if you can assist / help..would be great...
        
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        Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Deepak Gupta Oct 17, 2016 2:50 PM (in response to Shravankumar Rajbhar)
        
        You can use the Name function as stated in these post to rename the file extension.
        
        Rename all *.txt file extensions to *.csv in a directory
        How to change file extensions in VBA
        
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        Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Kishore K. Nov 29, 2016 9:07 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
        
        Hi Deepak gupta
        Is there any macro to save individual .iges files from multi-body part? Trying to find it everywhere and still nothing.I know there is Save bodies feature, but its still lenghty. We work in multi-body parts in our company, but after finish the job I need export each body from part into step or igs or x_t in same location .I dnt have macro for that, if you know what i mean. plz help me
        
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        Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
        
        Deepak Gupta Nov 29, 2016 11:51 PM (in response to Kishore K.)
        
        Don't have a macro but I think can be made. For now, you can convert those bodies into assembly (using Assembly from Part – No mates required) and convert that assemblies into separate when exporting as IGES and deselecting this option.
        
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        Kishore K. Jan 4, 2017 8:44 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
        
              boolstatus = Part.Extension.SelectByID2("Sketch5", "SKETCH", 0, 0, 0, False, 0, Nothing, 0)
              boolstatus = Part.Extension.SelectByID2("Helix/Spiral1", "REFERENCECURVES", 0, 0, 0, True, 0, Nothing, 0)
        
            Set myFeature = Part.FeatureManager.InsertProtrusionSwept3(False, False, 0, False, False, 0, 0, False, 0, 0, 0, 0, True, True, True, 0, True,         True, True, False)
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        Please help me from this i need to create sweep using these profile and path curves how to write a VB program for this
        
        Give me some example profile and path wont touch each other
        
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Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations

Michael Brow May 2, 2012 8:04 AM (in response to Michael Brow)

Thank you, this is exactly what I needed.

Will save my group hours.
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Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations

Cameron Donald Mar 6, 2018 7:45 PM (in response to Michael Brow)

The docexport macro is almost exactly what I need. Can someone tell me what to change so that the filename saves as the configuration ONLY? Currently it saves as the "FileName_ConfigurationName.FileType". I worked out how to add parasolid to the save types, I just can't seem to make it save as the config name only.
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- Re: Macro - export to IGES for multiple configurations
  
  Deepak Gupta Mar 6, 2018 10:49 PM (in response to Cameron Donald)
  
  Cameron Donald wrote:
  
  The docexport macro is almost exactly what I need. Can someone tell me what to change so that the filename saves as the configuration ONLY?
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    Cameron Donald Mar 7, 2018 1:08 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
    
    Nailed it. Thanks.
    
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