Moving models using SW explorer

This may be basic but I can't find good documentation. How do you move a
file using SW explorer. We create our prototype models in our directory and
then move them to a models directory when they become official manufacturing
parts. SaveAs works ok until you have parts defined in context. Then I run
into problems. How do you move a file and replace it's references. I see
you can rename a file but it doesn't seem to allow you to move it while
renaming.

Corey

 

not sure about this, but have you tried using search file locations in sw?

tools, options, system options, external references, check box for search
file locations for external references.

set the file locations under tools, options, system options, file locations,
referenced documents

 

short answer, you can't move using sw explorer. use windoze

 

Hello Corey-
I'm a believer in SolidWorks Explorer. The more you use it, the easier it
gets. I find it extremely powerful. I use it for design iterations.
Check out the function "replace" to rename files quickly while you change
their location folder and update their references.
Send me an e-mail if you want more information.
One other tip, create a "drawing" of the master assembly, even if you don't
need it. Since drawings are "top level" in the hierarchy, you can copy the
entire assembly and all parts using the drawing!
Best Regards,
Devon T. Sowell
www.3-ddesignsolutions.com