Using Labels to Identify Versions

You can use labels to identify and retrieve versions of a file, folder, sub-folder, or certain versions of a set of files.

A label is a name that helps you identify a version. For example, instead of having to remember that version 5 is the file version to send for review, you can label version 5 as Version_for_Review. Labels can use a practically unlimited number of characters.

File and Folder Labels

• Labels are retained when you move files or folders.

• Labels are not copied when you copy files or folders.

• You can have two labels with the same name and apply them to different files within the same folder.

File Labels

• A file label is attached to a file version. You can assign multiple labels to the same file.

• To rename or delete a label, use the History dialog box.

• If you share files in SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, labels are unaffected.

Folder Labels

• A folder label is attached to a folder and all files in the folder, and if you select Recursive, all sub-folders and their files. The label remains intact if you add, delete, or rename files inside the folder.

• Deleting a folder with a folder label does not affect other folders with the same folder label. If you delete the last folder with a specific folder label, the folder label is removed.

To assign a label to a file:

1. In Explorer, right-click the file and select Label.

2. In the dialog box, type the Label name and a Comment.

3. Click OK.

The label and comment are added to the file history.

To assign a label to a folder and its files:

1. In Explorer, right-click the folder and select Label.

2. In the dialog box, type the Label name and a Comment.

3. To label only the files in the selected folder, clear Recursive. To also label files in sub-folders, select Recursive.

4. Click OK.

To update a label:

1. In Explorer, right-click the folder or file and select History.

2. In the dialog box, under Event, click the label.

3. Type a new Name or change the Comment, or both.

4. Click Update, then Close.

To delete a label:

1. In Explorer, right-click the folder or file and select History.

2. In the dialog box, under Event, click the label.

3. Clear the Name and click Update.

4. In the confirmation box, click Yes.

5. Click Close.