This type of property allows you to select the folder in the PDM vault from which the file should be saved and to map the PDM Attributes to the SOLIDWORKS properties. This folder can point to a PDM vault or to a Windows folder.


 


This makes it possible to retrieve the project number, depending on the location in the document vault, without the user having to enter it manually in the SmartProperties input mask.

The SOLIDWORKS properties of the file will be filled with the contents of the variables in the PDM folder.

The folder path can be saved to fill in a selected property.

For example, you can create an automatic counter linked to this property value, and manage different counters for each project.


 


The location for saving new documents will automatically be in the selected PDM folder.

When used in drawings, a "Folder Selector" button allows to automatically retrieve the location of the 3D.