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Expand Introducing the Administration ToolIntroducing the Administration Tool
Expand Local SettingsLocal Settings
Expand VaultsVaults
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Types of Data Card
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Creating a Data Card
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Modifying a Data Card
Adding Card Controls to a Data Card
Adding Control Logic to a Control
Aligning Data Card Controls
Glueing Data Card Controls
Exporting a Data Card
Importing a Data Card
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File Cards
Folder Cards
Template Cards (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only)
Search Cards
Item Cards (For SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional only)
Open/Save As Card Dialog Box
Image Properties
Text Properties
Frame Properties
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Button Properties
Radio-button Properties
Combobox Properties
Droplist Properties
Combolist Properties
Listbox Properties
Tab Properties
Checkbox Properties
Date Field Properties
Card Search Control
Variable Search Control
Grid Settings Dialog Box
Controlled by Variable Dialog Box
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File Cards

Files stored in a vault can have a file card connected to them to show information such as the file's custom properties.

The information is stored in the vault database and used to display information about the file when users browse or search, without requiring the file to be opened. The layout of each file data card is customizable and different file types and/or file locations within the vault can have different layouts.

When a new vault is created, file cards linked to commonly used file types are imported. If you upgrade from a previous version, or want to restore the default layout of a card, you can re-import it.

Card name

Enter a display name for the file card.

Card type

Select File Card.

Resizable

Does not apply to File cards.

File extensions

List each file extension, separated by a semicolon, which should use the current card layout. Do not include periods.
If you add extensions to the current card which are assigned to another card, the extensions are reassigned to the current card when saved.


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