This field lets you select values related to the SOLIDWORKS or Windows environment:

  • Document variables - Checking this option will retrieve the value of properties stored by Windows: e.g. creation date, file location, folder name, size, etc...


 


  • Meter - By checking this option, you can retrieve a counter that you use with certain tools, such as SmartProperties. (See Meter). Select the counter from the list.


  


  • Date/Time - By checking this option, you specify the retrieval format for the date variable. A preview of the date in the selected format is automatically displayed.


 


  • Environment variables - By checking this option you can retrieve the environment values defined in your Windows system, such as CommenProgramFiles, HOMEPATH, COMPUTERNAME, etc ... You can retrieve all system variables by opening a DOS window and typing "set". You'll then get a list of the variables available for this type of property.



 


Advanced options - For each of the selected fields, you can access advanced options to retrieve all or part of the values, simply by clicking on the icon .