When this option is checked, SmartProperties saves the full path of the XML file used in the XmlPath property (in our example) during validation.

When this option is checked and the property exists, SmartProperties will no longer take into account the XML file options according to document type. Instead, it will open the XML file specified in the property.


 


When using a "Linking to other XML files "This means that when properties are applied using an input mask, the same input mask is automatically used when the program is subsequently launched.

If you wish to have a different input mask for commercial parts or production parts, and you have different document templates for these two types, simply create and fill in this property in the document template. SmartProperties will then launch the correct mask according to the chosen document template.

In the case of multi-selection of components in an assembly, this property will not be created even if the option is checked.


''Do not modify this property automatically ...'': SmartProperties will only read the property and display the corresponding input mask.

If you wish to modify the property, you must do so manually in your SmartProperties input masks or in SOLIDWORKS document templates (dot extension).