2. Modify or add properties in batch without having to open files

Need to assign the same properties to several files? No need to enter them manually, SolidWorks Connected offers you the possibility to do it for you with the "Task Scheduler".

Introduction 

When you need to regularly update or add properties to design files, it can become a tedious and time-consuming task.

The "Update Custom Properties" feature in SOLIDWORKS Connected simplifies this process by automating the updating of material information, revision, as well as project information such as customer name and delivery date, ensuring that documentation is always accurate and compliant.

How do you plan the allocation of properties?

1. Access the Task Scheduler

• Open SOLIDWORKS
• Click on Tools > SOLIDWORKS Applications > SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler

2.  Schedule a task

• Choose "Update custom properties" from the left-hand menu

In the window that opens :

• Choose the location of the folder containing the parts to which you want to assign/modify properties by clicking on "Add a folder", and include sub-folders if required.

• Optional: enter the time you want the task to run in "Task scheduling".
  Click on "Next
• In the next window, for each property to be added/modified, fill in the "Name", "Type" and "Value" fields. You can also use the drop-down menu. 
• Then, in the "Configuration" field, fill in the name of the desired configuration. You can type in "default" if you don't have any. 
  
  
  

• Click on "Finish"
• A line corresponding to the task created appears in the task scheduler
  
  

3. Manage your tasks

In the task planner, you can view all your tasks and filter them by date.

To see their status, don't forget to refresh. 

4.  Your properties have been added to your files!

So, how much time do you think you've saved with this tool?

Conclusion

The Task Scheduler helps you to increase efficiency by automating simple, repetitive tasks, such as updating or adding properties to your design files.

This tool can also be used to schedule other tasks, such as the automatic export of 3D files to STEP, PDF, DXF...To find out more, read this article on the subject.