Mapping File Card Variables in SOLIDWORKS PDM Tasks

Article by Joe Medeiros, CSWE updated June 23, 2017

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SOLIDWORKS PDM Tasks are useful tools for automating processes, such as Printing, running the SOLIDWORKS Design Checker and Converting files. In the case of Converting files, there may be File Card Variables in the Source file we would like to map to the Converted file. When creating or editing a Task, this can be done from File Card tab, of the Task Properties dialog box.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Mapping File Card Variables

Task Properties Dialog: Mapping File Card Variables

As well as mapping Variables from the Source file, Variables can be added to the Converted file, using Free Text, as the Source option.

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Joe Medeiros, CSWE

Joe Medeiros is a SOLIDWORKS and PDM Certified Expert. He has been helping SOLIDWORKS users with training, mentoring and implementations since 1998. He combines industry experience with a thorough understanding of SOLIDWORKS products to assist customers in being successful. He shares his experience and expertise through blogs; one of which has been incorporated into the SOLIDWORKS Essentials training manual.