This Generation Task will open a SOLIDWORKS Model file and then save it as a new file.
This task can be used to save out parts in assemblies (as an additional file format) that are being driven by Generation Tasks where the Generation Task modifies a part in that assembly.
For example:
If you are using the Insert A Cavity In A Part In An Assembly or Insert A Join Feature In A Part In An Assembly Generation Task, and you need an STL file creating from the part that has had the join or cavity applied.
Note:
Since this is running as a Generation Task, a model will be open at the time of running.
| Property Name | Description |
|---|---|
| (Name) | The unique name for this Task. |
| Model to Save As | The Full File Path of the Part, Assembly or Drawing to Save As. |
| New File Name | The Full Path of the new File including name and extension. |
| Overwrite | TRUE to overwrite the file if it exists, FALSE to leave the original. |
When this task is added the properties are both static and dynamic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model to Save As | "C:\Main\MyDocuments\Projects\Parts\Bracket.SLDPRT" | C:\Main\MyDocuments\Projects\Parts\Bracket.SLDPRT | This is the Full File Path and name including extension for the file to be Opened and then Saved As. |
| New File Name | "C:\Main\MyDocuments\Saved Parts\SavedBracket.STL" | C:\Main\MyDocuments\Saved Parts\SavedBracket.STL | This is the Full File Path and name including extension for the new file to be Saved as. |
| Overwrite | TRUE | TRUE | TRUE will overwrite the file if it already exists in the new location. FALSE would not. |
This Task can be added to SOLIDWORKS Parts, Assemblies and Drawings in the following Generation Sequence(s):