Linking MS Word document properties to PDM variables

Streamline your document workflow by seamlessly connecting MS Word properties with SolidWorks PDM variables.

Most MS documents can be controlled and linked to SolidWorks PDM, as per the following instructions.

  1. In PDM Administration Tools –> Variables node, define PDM variable (Description)

  • Define PDM variable New Attribute (CustomProperty)
    • Define Block name (CustomProperty)
    • Define Attribute Name (Description)
    • Link to file extension (Doc, Docx,…etc.)

  • Link Variable to data Card

  • DataCard should Support File extensions