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    Sovelia Inventor Property Editor

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    The default setup

    When we install we will get a default setup. The Property editor can be set up individually for all file types in Inventor. We also separate sheet metal and modeling.

    The property editor can be docked or float free just like Inventors own menu's.

    Please remember that you can always use the Help menu from inside Sovelia Inventor menus.

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    Short Introduction Video

    Part

    Note: The Update Code is where we tell Cadit about our self modelled parts so it can be measured/calculated propertly.

    If we use content center or Sovelia Components it will be automatic measured. When we measure we can set up where the result of the Update Code get written.

    Pr default it is written to ct_description. Also note that we use Stock Number for some measurement prefixes. This is according to how the Content Center databases are mostly set up. It can be reconfigured.

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    Assembly

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    Drawing

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    Use the Property Editor

    When we set the update code we can select from lists or just type in the input fields

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    When we set the update code we can also add information with the calculation

    Here we use remarks to add information behind the plate calculation

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    We can build strings by Right Mouse Click in the field and select expressions

    We can also build strings by Right Mouse Click in the field and select expressions

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    Then we can build strings from pre defined values.

    This can be configured. See "Create Expression List" chapter

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    Pr default the Stock Number are used to create prefix and if Stock number have a value it will be written in front of the measurement.

    This can be configured in "Stock Number Remove" chapter

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    The property editor remember last typed values in a list.

    This can be configured in the CaditInventor.ini
    MaxHistoryItems=10

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    To add properties into the model you can press "Apply" or press "Enter"

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    Select and Create Properties

    To set up the property editor we use the configurator to select or create properties

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    We can create properties, or headings by selecting new and then move them into position. To see more; use the Help symbol.

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    Selecting OK prompts us to save as new, or modify the existing. The setup will be saved into the common folder\Property Editor to be available for all.

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    We can also type Aliases for the properties
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    And export and import setups

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    Create Read Only Properties

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    Global Read Only

    This will make the property read only in all modes. Part, assembly and drawing.

    [Property Modes]
    ; property name = source, disabled or listonly.
    ; MRU.Property Editor.property name = name of ini file section defining context menu
    YourProperty = disabled

    Mode Spesific Read Only

    This will make the property read only in the selected Mode. Part, assembly or drawing.

    [Property Modes Modeling] (Parts)
    ; property name = source, disabled or listonly.
    ; MRU.Property Editor.property name = name of ini file section defining context menu
    YourProperty = disabled

    [Property Modes Assembly] (Assemblies)
    ; property name = source, disabled or listonly.
    ; MRU.Property Editor.property name = name of ini file section defining context menu
    YourProperty = disabled

    [Property Modes Drawing Layout] (Drawings)
    ; property name = source, disabled or listonly.
    ; MRU.Property Editor.property name = name of ini file section defining context menu
    YourProperty = disabled

    To decide where the Update code are written

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Update.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Open the "Cadit Update.ini" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Go to the section "[ResultPropertyName]"
    3. Change the property

    Standard Setup:
    [ResultPropertyName]
    PartDescription = ct_description
    ;PartDescription1 = Design Tracking Properties.Part Number
    ;PartDescription2 = Design Tracking Properties.Description

    If I for example want to use Description:
    [ResultPropertyName]
    ;PartDescription = ct_description
    ;PartDescription1 = Design Tracking Properties.Part Number
    PartDescription = Design Tracking Properties.Description****

    If you don't want to write to Stock Number

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Update.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Open the "Cadit Update.ini" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Remove the Stockdescription by placing a semicolon in front of the line “stockdescription” if you don’t want to set a stock number value

    [ResultPropertyName]
    ;StockDescription = Design Tracking Properties.Stock Number

    You can set any other property for this value.
    [ResultPropertyName]
    StockDescription = Design Tracking Properties.My Property

    Create Dropdown lists

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Create a property or decide on what property should have a list. (We will use Title in this example)
    2. Set up if the property will be list only, or if you want to also type free text.
    3. To set list Only, open the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file from Common Folder/Settings.
    4. Go to Section "[Property Modes]" and set Listonly if you want to only select from the list. If you do nothing you can also type free text.

    If we select Title to be list only it will look like this
    [Property Modes]
    Title =Listonly

    1. Next is to create the dropdown list. Create a txt file and place it into the "Common Folder/Property editor" folder. You can call it whatever you want. I use to name it same as the property.

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    1. Now we need to tell the property where to find the list.
      Go to Section "[Property DropDownFile]" in the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" and add your Information.

    Selecting our list will look like this
    [Property DropDownFile]
    Title =Title.txt

    1. Save the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file and check your Sovelia Inventor

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    Add Tooltip

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Open the ""Cadit Property Editor.ini"" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Go to the section "[Property StarToolTip]"
    3. Add your tooltip

    [Property StarToolTip]
    property name = tooltip text

    A star will appear on the property and the text will show when you hover the mouse over it

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    How to set text Settings

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Open the ""Cadit Property Editor.ini"" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Go to the section you want to set
    3. Add your settings

    Some Examples using property "Subject"
    [Property MinLength]
    ; property name = min number of characters for property value
    Subject = 1

    [Property MaxLength]
    ; property name = max number of characters for property value
    Subject = 8

    [Property TextCase]
    ; property name = lower or upper
    Subject = Upper

    1. Save the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file and check your settings. (You have to open and close the property editor to see the changes)

    Anything you type will be uppercase and you cant type more than 8 letters and spaces.

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    To take care of and update old properties

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Update.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Open the "Cadit Update.ini" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Go to the section "[ResultPropertyName]"
    3. Set up what property will be updated. Below you can see that the Sovelia Inventor property ct_lenx will update .CQTools_X and/or Naviate_Range_X.

    [ResultPropertyName]
    ct_lenx = Custom Properties.ct_lenx
    ;ct_lenx1 = Custom Properties.CQTools_X
    ;ct_lenx2 = Custom Properties.Naviate_Range_X
    ct_leny = Custom Properties.ct_leny
    ;ct_leny1 = Custom Properties.CQTools_Y
    ;ct_leny2 = Custom Properties.Naviate_Range_Y
    ct_lenz = Custom Properties.ct_lenz
    ;ct_lenz1 = Custom Properties.CQTools_Z
    ;ct_lenz2 = Custom Properties.Naviate_Range_Z
    ct_lenmax = Custom Properties.ct_lenmax
    ct_lenmid = Custom Properties.ct_lenmid
    ct_lenmin = Custom Properties.ct_lenmin

    Update Properties

    Sovelia Inventor can copy properties between files and also internally in files.

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Inventor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Open the "CaditInventor.ini" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Add your settings in

    [UpdateProperties] (This is to update the Cadit Update.ini on save)
    AutoUpdate=1

    [UpdateDrawing] (This is to update the drawing on save)
    AutoUpdate=1
    ItemNo = 1
    ;ScaleProperties = 0
    CopyModelProperties = 1

    Expression List

    The Expressions are stored in the "Cadit Property Editor.ini".

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit property Editor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Open the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Go to the [Standard Expression List] and add or edit your settings

    [Standard Expression List]
    ; Expression# = expression to show in context menu
    Expression1 = =
    Expression2 = =
    Expression3 = =
    Expression4 = =<ct_lenx>
    Expression5 = =<ct_leny>
    Expression6 = =<ct_lenz>
    Expression7 = =<ct_lenmax>
    Expression8 = =<ct_lenmid>
    Expression9 = =<ct_lenmin>
    Expression10 = =<ct_lenmin> x <ct_lenmid> x <ct_lenmax>

    Linked Excel Lists

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" and the "Cadit Inventor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    How to create linked properties based on an excel sheet.
    1. Place the Excel sheet in the Common folder/Property Editor ;

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    1. In the "Common folder/Settings/Cadit Inventor.ini" file, go to the "DropDownListSetup]" Section.
      [DropDownListSetup]
      ExcelFile = Category.xlsx (Name of Excel file in the "Common folder/Property Editor" folder)
      ExcelSheetName = Sheet1 (Name of sheet with data)
      ExcelStartCell = A2 (Where Sovelia Inventor will look for the first value)
      ExcelNoOfColumns = 4 (Number of properties read. One property pr column)

    2. In the "Common folder/Settings/Cadit Property Editor.ini" file, go to the "[Property Modes]" Section to set as a global property list only. (If you want to set for only some property modes, go to [Property Modes Modeling], [Property Modes Assembly] or [Property Modes Drawing] and add as below.

    Note that the properties have to be named as the headings form the Excel sheet.
    [Property Modes]
    Category_1 = listonly
    Category_2 = listonly
    Category_3 = listonly
    Category_4 = listonly

    Or like this if you only want to use on parts only
    [Property Modes Modeling]
    Category_1 = listonly
    Category_2 = listonly
    Category_3 = listonly
    Category_4 = listonly

    1. Under the "[Property MinLength]" section we can set a minimum length. Text Settings
      [Property MinLength]
      Category_1 = 1
      Category_2 = 1
      Category_3 = 1
      Category_4 = 1

    2. Under the "[Property DropDownFile]" section, add information to describe how he Excel should be read. To speed up the read process we create temporary text files in the users App data folder. (C:\Users%Username%\AppData\Local\Symetri\Sovelia Inventor 2021 Addin\Property Editor Cache\Category.xlsx_Sheet1_A2)
      [Property DropDownFile]
      Category_1 = %ExcelFile%\Column_1.txt
      Category_2 = %ExcelFile%\Column_2_(pp:Category_1).txt
      Category_3 = %ExcelFile%\Column_3_(pp:Category_1)(pp:Category_2).txt
      Category_4 = %ExcelFile%\Column_4      (pp:Category_1)(pp:Category_2)(pp:Category_3).txt

    How to create a system default Setup

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Propert Editor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    When you are creating a setup and save it you create a setup .ini file in the "Common/Property Editor" folder.

    The data from this file can be copied into the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" file.
    In our example the ini file will be called "Symetri.ini"

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    Cadit Property Editor.ini - Parts
    [Properties Modeling]
    ; Settings for property editor setup "" for Part and Sheet Metal part
    ;AllowSetup=0 (We can restrict the users from editing the editor)
    Paste your setup here from the setup ini file [Properties Modeling]

    Cadit Property Editor.ini - Assemblies
    [Properties Assembly]
    ; Settings for property editor setup "" for Assembly
    ;AllowSetup=0 (We can restrict the users from editing the editor)
    Paste your setup here from the setup ini file [Properties Assembly]

    Cadit Property Editor.ini - Drawing
    [Properties Drawing]
    ; Settings for property editor setup "" for Drawing
    ;AllowSetup=0 (We can restrict the users from editing the editor)
    Paste your setup here from the setup ini file [Properties Drawing]

    Start Property editor at Inventor startup

    If you have not already done it, copy the "CaditInventor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    ** Open the "CaditInventor.ini" file from Common folder/Settings**
    2. Go to the section "[Startup]"
    3. Set up OperPropertyEditorOnStartup to 1

    Example
    [Startup]
    OpenPropertyEditorOnStartup=1

    Change Profile Types List

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Property Editor.ini" and the "Cadit Update.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    **This is the menu topics in the property editor. We can edit those values in the Cadit Property Editor.ini in the common folder. **

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    1. Lets change Flat Bar to Flatt Jern.

    [Cadit Cut Info Description list Menu4] ; profile types
    FL = Flat bar (FJ = Flatt Jern)
    RB = Round bar
    HRB = Half round bar
    SQB = Square bar
    TBAR = T bar
    -- = --
    INP = INP profile
    IPE = IPE profile
    UAP = UAP profile
    UNP = UNP profile
    UPE = UPE profile
    USP = USP profile

    This gives this result in the menu
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    2. The next we have to do is setting the update code in the cadit update.ini

    • First the Measuring Method reference

    [MeasuringMethods]
    Method2=PL|DPL|PLATE|DPLATE|FJ|FJPEL|SQB|TBAR|INP|IPE|UAP|UNP|UPE|USP|H
    Method3=L|RB|HRB

    • Then the Update Code string (TIP : Search for the FL and change it in the Update Rule to FJ)

    [UpdateRule1.17] ; FJ for flatt Jern (replaces FPEL /FL))
    IfProperty = ct_cut_info
    IfValue = FJ
    SetProperty = ResultPropertyName(PartDescription)
    SetValue = FJ (ExtW,0:)x(ExtTZ,0:) L=(ExtL,0:) (pp:ct_remarks)
    SetProperty1= Design Tracking Properties.Stock Number
    SetValue1 = FJ (ExtW,0:)x(ExtTZ,0:)
    SetProperty2= ResultPropertyName(CutLength)
    SetValue2 = (ExtL,0:)
    SetProperty3= ResultPropertyName(ExternalDimensions)
    SetValue3 = (ExtL,0:)
    Type3 = Text
    SetProperty4= ResultPropertyName(CutWidth)
    SetValue4 =
    Type4 = Text
    SetProperty5= ResultPropertyName(ct_qty)
    SetValue5 = (ExtL,0:) mm
    SetProperty6= ResultPropertyName(ct_qtyunit)
    SetValue6 = mm
    UpdateIAM = 0
    UpdateIPT = 1
    Goto = exit

    **This gives this result: **
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    To calculate weight

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Update.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    1. Open the "Cadit Update.ini" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Search for ct_weight
    3. Set up ct_weight to be active by setting values to 1
    4. ct_weight is now a custom property that will give the weight with the correct measure.

    [UpdateRule11]
    Description = Set custom Weight, Density and COG properties
    Comments = Set values from physical properties to custom properties.
    DefaultChecked = 1
    InUse = 1
    Mandatory = 1

    [UpdateRule11.1]
    IfProperty =
    IfValue =
    SetProperty = ResultPropertyName(ct_weight)
    SetValue = (weight:) kg
    UpdateIAM = 1
    UpdateIPT = 1

    To set drawing scale based on view

    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Update.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    The default settings is that the first base view will be the target to collect the scale, but the other views can be selected from the Update drawing menu.

    In addition to the main scale property there will be made one property for each sheet with the sheet number added to the name and with the value from the first view on each sheets.

    If the property name is ct_scale and the drawing has tree sheets there will be four scale properties: ct-scale, ct_scale1, ct-scale2 and ct_scale3.

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    #### In order to change the settings for all users we need to edit the settings inside the "Cadit Update Drawing.ini" file.

    1. Open the "Cadit Update Drawing.ini" file from Common folder/Settings
    2. Set the scale to update automatically with your scale property name in the drawing.

    [Options]
    UpdateScaleProperty=1 (Updates the scale property on save)
    ScalePropertyName=ct_scale (You can set the property name)

    After this is set you should see your scale property name in the menu. If not, find the properties in your Caditmru.ini file and delete them.

    To find the Caditmru.ini file, use the Sovelia Inventor menu and select "Open User folder"
    (C:\Users%username%\AppData\Local\Symetri\Sovelia Inventor 20XX Addin\Caditmru.ini file)

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    Then delete the scale property lines. They will be recreated from the common configuration settings

    UpdateScaleProperty=1
    ScalePropertyName=ct_scale

    The Update Properties Menu

    When Updating components there are some measurements that dont need any interaction if your Inventor is set up properly.

    Any known component to Inventor such as sheet metal, from content center etc can be measure automatically and kept updated.

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    If this selections should be mandatory and not available to change for users it can be set up in the ini files.

    Example: Sheet Metal in "CaditUpdate.INI"

    - Default checked means that its checked when installed.
    - In Use means that the function is active
    - Mandatory means that it can't be unchecked by user.

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    Sovelia Inventor (ERP) Lookup

    Sovelia Inventor (ERP) lookup is not installed as a part of the standard installation pre version "SoveliaInventor2024 (x64L) 24.0.437" but need to be separately installed

    Sovelia Inventor (ERP) lookup is integrated in the Inventor panels, and as automatically activated for supported file types (e.g. ipt, iam, ipn).

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    CSV or SQL lookup

    Sovelia Inventor (ERP) lookup can read item data from CSV-files or a SQL lookup table or view on a database server. The available Inventor properties along with the available properties in the CSV-files or the SQL table/view is listed, and presented in a GUI to easily configure the property mapping. The first row is considered the primary key, typically the part number. The numbers of rows and row names are fully dynamic.

    CSV file formatting

    NB: Use ";" or TAB as separator in csv files.

    Configuration

    Sovelia Inventor (ERP) lookup has a password protected configuration page. The configuration is stored in the common templates folder, and as such is distributed and loaded on all other users’ workstation on startup if distributed. This makes it easy to share and maintain a common configuration for the ERP lookup for all users.

    Supported Properties

    The Lookup curreently support only "free" properties that allows typing. Properties such as part material or boolean values are not 100% supported.

    Multiple Csv files in a folder can be read by using "foldername*csv"

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    Video description Here

    Installation instructions pre "SoveliaInventor2024 (x64L) 24.0.437"

    Request the files from Sovelia.Com

    • Add the two files:
      Sovelia_Inventor_ERP_Lookup 2.0.2.0\Sovelia_Inventor_ERP_Lookup.dll
      Autodesk.Sovelia Inventor ERP Lookup.Inventor.addin

    • into :
      %appdata%\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\Sovelia_Inventor_ERP_Lookup

    • Start Inventor and unblock the add in.

    Installation instructions post "SoveliaInventor2024 (x64L) 24.0.437"

    The add in is installed with the software but need to be loaded in Inventor.

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    Secondary Properties

    This can be used as a translator or just a way to import static data. This example shows a translation where we select the name and get translated from a list to Norwegian, English and Swedish.

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    If you have not already done it, copy the "Cadit Property editor.ini" file from local folder/Settings to Common folder/Settings

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    To set this up you need to edit the Common folder file "Cadit Property editor.ini" below the [Property DropDownFile]

    The example is set up like this:

    [Property DropDownFile]
    *xcomponenttype = Multiple properties example.txt
    ; 0 = No, number of heading lines, 1=one heading line
    xcomponenttype ColumnHeaders =1
    ; What is separating the columns. For tab as separator use , and for space as separator use .
    xcomponenttype Separator =;
    ;xcomponenttype Separator =" - "
    ; What should be displayed (example: <1> is the value in column 1 in the file)
    xcomponenttype Display =<1> <2>
    ; What should be saved in the property (example: <1> is the value in column 1 in the file)
    xcomponenttype Value =<1> <2>
    ; What tooltip is displayed when hovering the dropdown menu (example: <1> is the value in column 1 in the file)
    xcomponenttype Tooltip =<1> - <2> / <3> / <4>

    xcomponenttype Property1 = xcomponenttypeen
    xcomponenttype Value1 = <1> <2>
    xcomponenttype Property2 = xcomponenttypeno
    xcomponenttype Value2 = <1> <3>
    xcomponenttype Property3 = xcomponenttypese
    xcomponent_type Value3 = <1> <4>*

    The "Multiple properties example.txt" placed in the common folder Property Editor folder look like this:

    Code;English;Norsk;Svensk
    NS 2521;Handles of steel;Håndtak av stål;Handtag av stål
    NS 2584;Bollards;Pullere;Pollare
    NS 2619;Half link fastening;Bøyler;Halv länkfäste
    NS 2620;Lifting lug;Øyeplater;Lyftögla
    NS 2639;Weld studs M20;Sveiseskruer M20;Svetsbultar M20
    NS 2692;Handle screw nut M20;Vingemutter M20;Vingmutter M20
    NS 6252;Welded container sockets with one hole, flush fitted;Sveiste containerfester med ett hull, plant montert;Svetsade containerfästen med ett hål, planmonterade
    NS 6253;Welded container sockets with two holes longitudinally or transversely, flush fitted;Sveiste containerfester med to hull langskips eller tverrskips, plant montert;Svetsade containerfästen med två hål i längd- eller tvärriktningen, planmonterade
    NS 6254;Welded container sockets with four holes, flush fitted;Sveiste containerfester med fire hull, plant montert;Svetsade containerfästen med fyra hål, planmonterade
    NS 6258;Welded lashing socket for elephantfeet, flush fitted;Sveist surringsfeste for elefantføtter, plant montert;Svetsad surrningsfäste för elefantfötter, planmonterade
    NS 6275;Weld studs with reduced base;Sveiseskruer med redusert stamme;Svetsbultar med reduserad bas
    NS ISO 8146;Oval eyeplates;Øyeplater, ovale;Ovala ögonbrickor

    Your Ini file will look like this after you set it up in the property editor

    For this example we have saved the setup as "MultipleProperties"

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    TIP

    You dont need to create a setup for each filetype in the property editor, but can copy paste and change name in the brackets. If you create the setup in Assemly you can copy the setup and rename the brackets in the ini file.

    [Properties Assembly]
    [Properties Modeling]
    [Properties Sheet Metal]

    Ini file example

    The example file is named "Multiple Properties", stored in the "CaditInventor/Property editor folder" and contains the setup we created for assembly. We have copied the setup two times and renamed the brackets text.

    [Properties Assembly]
    PropertySet0=
    Property0=Part List Info 20210201034914323
    Prompt0=Part List Info
    Type0=Heading 1
    PropertySet1=Design Tracking Properties
    Property1=Part Number
    Prompt1=Item Number
    Type1=Text
    PropertySet2=User Defined Properties
    Property2=ct_cut_info
    Prompt2=UPD CODE
    Type2=Text
    PropertySet3=Design Tracking Properties
    Property3=Description
    Prompt3=Description
    Type3=Text
    PropertySet4=
    Property4=Drawing Title Block Info 20191123074605042
    Prompt4=Title Block
    Type4=Heading 1
    PropertySet5=Summary Information
    Property5=Title
    Prompt5=Title L1
    Type5=Text
    PropertySet6=Design Tracking Properties
    Property6=Project
    Prompt6=Project L2
    Type6=Text
    PropertySet7=Summary Information
    Property7=Keywords
    Prompt7=Keywords L3
    Type7=Text
    PropertySet8=
    Property8=Adittional Item Info 20191123074657155
    Prompt8=Item Info
    Type8=Heading 1
    PropertySet9=User Defined Properties
    Property9=Cat
    Prompt9=Category
    Type9=Text
    PropertySet10=User Defined Properties
    Property10=Surface
    Prompt10=Surface
    Type10=Text
    PropertySet11=User Defined Properties
    Property11=Purchased Component
    Prompt11=Purchased
    Type11=Yes or No
    PropertySet12=User Defined Properties
    Property12=Standard Component
    Prompt12=Standard
    Type12=Yes or No
    PropertySet13=Summary Information
    Property13=Comments
    Prompt13=Comments
    Type13=Text
    PropertySet14=User Defined Properties
    Property14=x_component_type
    Prompt14=x_component_type
    Type14=Text
    PropertySet15=User Defined Properties
    Property15=x_component_type_en
    Prompt15=x_component_type_en
    Type15=Text
    PropertySet16=User Defined Properties
    Property16=x_component_type_no
    Prompt16=x_component_type_no
    Type16=Text
    PropertySet17=User Defined Properties
    Property17=x_component_type_se
    Prompt17=x_component_type_se
    Type17=Text

    [Properties Modeling]
    PropertySet0=
    Property0=Part List Info 20210201034914323
    Prompt0=Part List Info
    Type0=Heading 1
    PropertySet1=Design Tracking Properties
    Property1=Part Number
    Prompt1=Item Number
    Type1=Text
    PropertySet2=User Defined Properties
    Property2=ct_cut_info
    Prompt2=UPD CODE
    Type2=Text
    PropertySet3=Design Tracking Properties
    Property3=Description
    Prompt3=Description
    Type3=Text
    PropertySet4=
    Property4=Drawing Title Block Info 20191123074605042
    Prompt4=Title Block
    Type4=Heading 1
    PropertySet5=Summary Information
    Property5=Title
    Prompt5=Title L1
    Type5=Text
    PropertySet6=Design Tracking Properties
    Property6=Project
    Prompt6=Project L2
    Type6=Text
    PropertySet7=Summary Information
    Property7=Keywords
    Prompt7=Keywords L3
    Type7=Text
    PropertySet8=
    Property8=Adittional Item Info 20191123074657155
    Prompt8=Item Info
    Type8=Heading 1
    PropertySet9=User Defined Properties
    Property9=Cat
    Prompt9=Category
    Type9=Text
    PropertySet10=User Defined Properties
    Property10=Surface
    Prompt10=Surface
    Type10=Text
    PropertySet11=User Defined Properties
    Property11=Purchased Component
    Prompt11=Purchased
    Type11=Yes or No
    PropertySet12=User Defined Properties
    Property12=Standard Component
    Prompt12=Standard
    Type12=Yes or No
    PropertySet13=Summary Information
    Property13=Comments
    Prompt13=Comments
    Type13=Text
    PropertySet14=User Defined Properties
    Property14=x_component_type
    Prompt14=x_component_type
    Type14=Text
    PropertySet15=User Defined Properties
    Property15=x_component_type_en
    Prompt15=x_component_type_en
    Type15=Text
    PropertySet16=User Defined Properties
    Property16=x_component_type_no
    Prompt16=x_component_type_no
    Type16=Text
    PropertySet17=User Defined Properties
    Property17=x_component_type_se
    Prompt17=x_component_type_se
    Type17=Text

    [Properties Sheet Metal]
    PropertySet0=
    Property0=Part List Info 20210201034914323
    Prompt0=Part List Info
    Type0=Heading 1
    PropertySet1=Design Tracking Properties
    Property1=Part Number
    Prompt1=Item Number
    Type1=Text
    PropertySet2=User Defined Properties
    Property2=ct_cut_info
    Prompt2=UPD CODE
    Type2=Text
    PropertySet3=Design Tracking Properties
    Property3=Description
    Prompt3=Description
    Type3=Text
    PropertySet4=
    Property4=Drawing Title Block Info 20191123074605042
    Prompt4=Title Block
    Type4=Heading 1
    PropertySet5=Summary Information
    Property5=Title
    Prompt5=Title L1
    Type5=Text
    PropertySet6=Design Tracking Properties
    Property6=Project
    Prompt6=Project L2
    Type6=Text
    PropertySet7=Summary Information
    Property7=Keywords
    Prompt7=Keywords L3
    Type7=Text
    PropertySet8=
    Property8=Adittional Item Info 20191123074657155
    Prompt8=Item Info
    Type8=Heading 1
    PropertySet9=User Defined Properties
    Property9=Cat
    Prompt9=Category
    Type9=Text
    PropertySet10=User Defined Properties
    Property10=Surface
    Prompt10=Surface
    Type10=Text
    PropertySet11=User Defined Properties
    Property11=Purchased Component
    Prompt11=Purchased
    Type11=Yes or No
    PropertySet12=User Defined Properties
    Property12=Standard Component
    Prompt12=Standard
    Type12=Yes or No
    PropertySet13=Summary Information
    Property13=Comments
    Prompt13=Comments
    Type13=Text
    PropertySet14=User Defined Properties
    Property14=x_component_type
    Prompt14=x_component_type
    Type14=Text
    PropertySet15=User Defined Properties
    Property15=x_component_type_en
    Prompt15=x_component_type_en
    Type15=Text
    PropertySet16=User Defined Properties
    Property16=x_component_type_no
    Prompt16=x_component_type_no
    Type16=Text
    PropertySet17=User Defined Properties
    Property17=x_component_type_se
    Prompt17=x_component_type_se
    Type17=Text

    Copy properties

    We can copy properties inside a file or between files.
    - From file to drawing
    - From drawing to file
    - Inside a file

    The Automate menu is inside the CaditInventor.ini file to set on save.

    [UpdateDrawing]
    ;AutoUpdate=1
    ;ItemNo = 0
    ;SynchronizePartsOnlyItemNo = 0
    ;SaveItemOverridesToBom = 0
    ;ScaleProperties = 0
    ;CopyModelProperties = 0
    ;CopyDrawingProperties = 0
    ;CopyLocalProperties = 0

    The property settings are inside the Cadit Update Drawing.ini

    From File to Drawing (First view)

    [CopyModelProperties]
    Property1=Summary Information.Title
    ;ToProperty1=Title Line 1
    ;IgnoreIfBlank1=1
    Property2=Summary Information.Subject
    Property3=Design Tracking Properties.Description
    Property4=Design Tracking Properties.Project

    From drawing to File (First view)

    [CopyDrawingProperties]
    Property1=Title Line 2
    ;ToProperty1=Document Summary Information.Category
    ;IgnoreIfBlank1=1
    Property2=Title Line 3

    Inside one file
    [CopyLocalProperties]
    ;Property1=Design Tracking Properties.Part Number
    ;ToProperty1=Drawing No
    ;IgnoreIfBlank1=1

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