material data base

[draftsman2008]

how do I add physical property lines to the data base? how can I open it up in a spread sheet and make the changes then save it back. I tried to copy it to the desktop and change the extension to .xls so I could open it up in excel. It worked but when I saved it and changed the extension back to a .sldmat file type solidworks didn't recognize the file type.

Any help would be appreciated.


B. Long
Dell Optiplex 745
2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005
Springfield, Mo User Group

 

[StefanHamminga]

Use a simple XML editor for the file. Change the extension to XML for editing. I often use Aptana IDE.

Stefan Hamminga
EngIT Solutions
CSWP/Mechanical designer
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[draftsman2008]

Thanks

B. Long
Dell Optiplex 745
2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005
Springfield, Mo User Group