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PDM: Get Latest File

The Get Latest File Generation Task will get the latest version of a file from the Vault

Note: Ensure the SolidWorks PDM Plugin Settings is set up and enabled.

Properties

Property NameDescription
(Name)The unique name for this task.
Source File PathPath to the file to get the latest version of (must be inside the vault).

Example

When this Generation task is added the properties are both dynamic and static by default.
See How To: Change A Static Property To A Dynamic Property to enable rules to be built on these properties.

Property NameExample RuleExample ResultMeaning
Source File Path"C:\VaultName\VaultFolder\MyPart.SLDPRT"C:\VaultName\VaultFolder\MyPart.SLDPRTThe file 'C:\VaultName\VaultFolder\MyPart.SLDPRT' will have its latest version retrieved from the vault.

If the Source File Path is the same as the target model or drawing being generated, this task will only run in the Pre Copy, Post Copy and Post Close sequences.

Generation Sequence

This Task can be added to the following Generation Sequence(s):

  • Pre Copy (will be run before the master file is cloned)
  • Post Copy (will be run after the master file is cloned, but before opening in SOLIDWORKS)
  • Pre Drive (will be run before the Main Drive Sequence)
  • Post Drive (will be run after the Main Drive Sequence)
  • Pre Close (will be run before the SOLIDWORKS file is closed)
  • Post Close (will be run after the SOLIDWORKS file is closed)
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