The Update Folder Data Card Generation Task will populate a folders data card.
Please see the following articles to ensure the DriveWorks plugin and SOLIDWORKS PDM are set up correctly.
Folder Data Card Values
The folder data card in SOLIDWORKS PDM must be pre-populated with default values for the Field Names being driven.
For example, the folder data card field can have a value of 0 or -, but not be empty.
| Property Name | Description |
|---|---|
| (Name) | The unique name for this task. |
| Source Folder Path | The full path of the folder whose data will be updated. |
| Field Names | Pipebar (|) delimited string of the field names. |
| Field Values | Pipebar (|) delimited string of the new field values. |
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 Name | Example Rule | Example Result | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source Folder Path | "C:\VaultName\VaultFolder\MyFolder" | C:\VaultName\VaultFolder\MyFolder | This is the file path to the folder whose data card will be updated. |
| Field Names | "Project|SpecificationNumber|Customer" | Project|SpecificationNumber|Customer | These are the field names to update. |
| Field Values | DWProjectName &"|"& DWSpecificationID &"|"& CustomerReturn | MyProject|0075|DriveWorks | These are the values the fields are updated with. |
This Task can be added to the following Generation Sequence(s):