Custom Properties macro

SOLIDWORKS Macro: Title Block Sync from Model Custom Properties

Copies key custom properties from the first referenced model into the drawing so title blocks can resolve consistently.

DrawingUpdated drawing propertiesIntermediate

What this macro does

Copies key custom properties from the first referenced model into the drawing so title blocks can resolve consistently.

Best for

  • Title block repair
  • Drawing release cleanup
  • Part number and revision consistency

Inputs

  • Open drawing
  • Referenced model with PartNo, Revision, Description and Material properties

Outputs

Updated drawing properties

Filename rules

No export files created.

How to use

  1. Test on copied SOLIDWORKS files first.
  2. Download and import TitleBlockSyncFromModelProperties.bas into a SOLIDWORKS VBA macro project.
  3. Open the required document type: Drawing.
  4. Run main from the macro editor or assign it to a toolbar button.
  5. Review all generated files before using them for production release.

Limitations

  • Copies a conservative property list in v1.
  • Title block notes must already be linked to drawing custom properties.

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Download .bas source