In SOLIDWORKS documents, properties can be assigned to the document and/or to specific configurations.

In this options window we define in which context the properties will be read or applied.


 


  • "Reading properties" :

For example, we will test the properties on the "Clearance", if it exists.

The reading of the properties can be done on the active configuration and on the document if the property is absent from the active configuration.


  • "Application of properties" :

For example, we will apply the properties on the configuration "Open position", if it exists.


This can be very useful to get the properties of one configuration and switch them to another.