Search many SW-files for a dimension

I have a particular dimension, that I use in many parts.

Now this dimension has to change just a little - so to make sure I get all
the instances updated I would like to make a directory "search" for this
dimension.

Is that possible?

 

Each file would have to be opened and then searched for your dim.

 

OK - how do I do a search for a dim in a part?

 

Have a look at our cadDoc tool (http://www.dynabits.com/caddoc/index.htm)
which exports model data as XML.
The files contain a table of all features with dimensions, that you could
search in Explorer or with a simple text editor.
(chek
http://www.dynabits.com/caddoc/samples/Complex Food Tray.SLDPRT.xml for
a big one)
The tool currently export full assemblies, but I planned to add the
capability of documenting entire directories.

 

Look up

ModelDoc2:arameter
also
Feature:arameter

in API help

There is an example in the help. You may need to recurse the features of
your model to get all the dimensions with a specific name. I don't know if
there is an easier way.

 

In the remote possibility that you use external design tables, an
Excel macro, working behind SW's back, would work a lot faster