CSWP Design Tables 2

Question 1

What is the correct syntax for referencing a dimension named 'Width@Sketch1' in a Design Table column header?

Accepted Answer

Width@Sketch1

Answer

Design Table column headers use the exact dimension name followed by @ and the feature name, matching what appears in the FeatureManager.

Question 2

Which cell in a Design Table must contain the text '$CONFIGURATION' or be left with the specific header syntax for the table to be recognized by SOLIDWORKS?

Accepted Answer

Cell A1

Answer

Cell A1 must contain the '$CONFIGURATION' header (or be blank in some formats) for SOLIDWORKS to recognize the spreadsheet as a valid Design Table.

Question 3

In a Design Table, what value should be entered in a cell to suppress a feature for that configuration?

Accepted Answer

S or Suppressed

Answer

Entering 'S' or 'Suppressed' in a Design Table cell will suppress the referenced feature for that configuration row.

Question 4

When a Design Table is embedded in a SOLIDWORKS part, which application is used to edit it?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Excel (in-place)

Answer

SOLIDWORKS uses Microsoft Excel in-place (OLE embedding) to edit embedded Design Tables, requiring Excel to be installed.

Question 5

What happens when you add a new row to a Design Table with a unique name in column A?

Accepted Answer

A new configuration is automatically created

Answer

Each new row with a unique name in column A automatically generates a new configuration when the Design Table is closed and accepted.

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CSWP Design Tables 2