Insight Conn./Rev.Manager: convert document tree to spreadsheet? 1

[DominicG]

When using Revision Manager to view an assembly's structure, is there a way to export the document tree to a spreadsheet other than, expanding it (ctrl+), selecting all (ctrl a), copying, opening Excel, and pasting?

This works part way, but trying to parse it into columns is proving to be a nightmare.

I need to assign new drawing numbers to an assembly (and it's associated parts), and having a spreadsheet just lets me document the process better before implementing it with Revision Manager.

Thank you,
Dominic Greco

 

[fwc]

Hi

You may want to use Reports instead of Revision Manager.
1. RMB on the assembly file in ‘Open File’ Dialog Box.
2. Select Report.
3. Select Bill of Materials.
4. Click OK button. (You may also want to take a look at the Format button.)
5. To copy the Report onto the Clipboard, click the Copy button.
6. Paste this into Excel document.

You will not see the assembly structure as in Revision Manager but it's represented in the Level column as numbers.

For example:

Level Filename
1 A A is level 1 in the main asm.
1 B B is level 1 in the main asm.
2 C C (level 2) in B asm.
2 D D (level 2) in B asm.
3 E E (level 3) in D asm.
2 F F (level 2) in B asm.
3 G G (level 3) in F asm.
1 H H is level 1 in the main asm.
2 I I is Level 2 in H asm.



I normally use Property Manager to edit file properties.
I find it easier to paste the data from Excel columns to the columns in Property Manager. (I wish I have a VB to do this.)

HTH

fwc

 

[beachcomber]

I agree with HTH.
The Format option will let you select which file properties to have in your report.
You can also sort the report on any field - easier at this stage than in Excel.
You can create the report from Rev Manager under TOOLS>Solid Edge Reports.