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IModelDocExtension Interface Members

The following tables list the members exposed by IModelDocExtension.

Public Properties

 NameDescription
PropertyAnnotationViewCountGets the number of annotation views in this part or assembly document.  
PropertyAnnotationViewsGets the annotation views in this part or assembly document.  
PropertyAppPageSetupGets the SolidWorks application page setup interface for this document.  
PropertyCustomPropertyManagerGets the custom properties for this document or configuration.  
PropertyDimXpertManagerGets the DimXpert schema for this configuration.  
PropertyDisplayModeGets and sets the display modes for the specified display state setting.  
PropertyDisplayStateSpecMaterialPropertyValuesGets and sets the appearance settings for the specified display state setting.  
PropertyDocumentGets the model document.  
PropertyFeatureManagerFilterStringGets or sets the string in the FeatureManager design tree filter.  
PropertyIncludeMassPropertiesOfHiddenBodiesGets or sets whether to include the mass properties of hidden components in the assembly.  
PropertyLinkedDisplayStateGets or sets whether a display state is linked in this part.  
PropertyNeedsRebuildObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::NeedsRebuild2.  
PropertyNeedsRebuild2Gets whether the model document needs to be rebuilt.  
PropertyTransparencyGets and sets the transparency states for the specified display state setting.  
PropertyUsePageSetupGets or sets whether this document uses its own page setup values, SolidWorks application page setup values, or setup values on individual drawing sheets.  
PropertyViewDisplayRealViewGets or sets the RealView Graphics setting.  
PropertyVisibilityGets and sets the visibility states for the specified display state setting.  
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Public Methods

 NameDescription
MethodAddCommentAdds a comment to this document's Comment Folder.  
MethodAddDecalAdds a decal to the model.  
MethodAddDefaultRenderMaterialNot supported in SolidWorks 2011 and later and not superseded.  
MethodAddDisplayStateSpecificRenderMaterialAdds the specified material to the specified display states in the active configuration and returns the IDs assigned to that material.  
MethodAddOrdinateDimensionInserts an ordinate dimension.  
MethodAddOrUpdateSearchDataAdds or updates the SolidWorks Search, third-party, application keyword and value to the model document.  
MethodAddRenderMaterialNot supported in SolidWorks 2011 and later. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::AddDisplayStateSpecificRenderMaterial and IModelDocExtension::IAddDisplayStateSpecificRenderMaterial.  
MethodAlignDimensionsAligns the selected dimensions.  
MethodApplyFormatPainterToAllApplies Format Painter to all dimensions and annotations in the active document.  
MethodApplyTextureObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::SetTexture.  
MethodBreakAllExternalFileReferences2Breaks all external references and allows you to insert the features of the original part, or parts, if the external references are broken.  
MethodChangeSketchPlaneChanges the plane used by a sketch by moving the selected sketch to the selected plane in the specified configurations.  
MethodCopyDraftingStandardCopy the current custom drafting standard.  
MethodCreateBalloonOptionsCreates an object that stores BOM balloon options.  
MethodCreateCalloutCreates a callout independent of a selection.  
MethodCreateDecalCreates a decal for this model.  
MethodCreateMassPropertyCreates a IMassProperty object.  
MethodCreateMeasureCreates a measure tool.  
MethodCreateOLEObjectCreates an OLE object on the active document.  
MethodCreateRenderMaterialCreates an appearance for this model.  
MethodCreateStackedBalloonOptionsCreates an object that stores options for stacked balloons.  
MethodCreateTextureCreates a texture.  
MethodDeleteAllDecalsDeletes all decals on this model.  
MethodDeleteAttachmentDeletes the specified file in the Attachments folder in the FeatureManager design tree.  
MethodDeleteDecalRemoves the specified decal from this model.  
MethodDeleteDisplayStateSpecificRenderMaterialDeletes the specified materials, using the IDs of the materials, from the active configuration.  
MethodDeleteDraftingStandardDelete the current custom drafting standard.  
MethodDeleteFeatureMgrViewx64Removes the specified tab in the FeatureManager design tree in 64-bit applications.  
MethodDeleteRenderMaterialNot supported in SolidWorks 2011 and later. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::DeleteDisplayStateSpecificRenderMaterial and IModelDocExtension::IDeleteDisplayStateSpecificRenderMaterial.  
MethodDeleteSceneDeletes the scene applied to this model.  
MethodDeleteSearchDataDeletes the specified SolidWorks Search third-party keywords from the model document.  
MethodDeleteSelection2Deletes the selected items, with the option to delete absorbed features, child features, or both.  
MethodEditBalloonPropertiesEdits the selected balloon's properties.  
MethodFindTrackedObjectsFinds the tracking IDs assigned to entities in this document.  
MethodFinishRecordingUndoObjectEnds recording of the SolidWorks Undo object.  
MethodGetActivePropertyManagerPageGets the name of the active PropertyManager page.  
MethodGetAdvancedSpotLightPropertiesGets the attenuation-related, advanced properties for the specified SolidWorks spot light in this model.  
MethodGetAnnotationCountGets the number of annotations on this model.  
MethodGetAnnotationsGets the annotations on this model.  
MethodGetAppearanceSettingGets the appearance setting for this document.  
MethodGetAttachmentCountGets the number of Attachments for this document.  
MethodGetAttachmentsGets the attachments for this document.  
MethodGetCameraByIdGets a camera using the specified camera ID.  
MethodGetCameraCountGets the number of cameras in the document.  
MethodGetCameraDefinitionGets a camera, but does not add the newly created camera to the model.  
MethodGetCoordinateSystemTransformByNameGets the transform of the specified coordinate system.  
MethodGetCorrespondingGets the object that corresponds to the Dispatch object in the context of the part, assembly, or subassembly document.  
MethodGetCorrespondingEntityGets the entity that corresponds with the Dispatch pointer in the context of a part, assembly, or subassembly.  
MethodGetDecalGets the specified decal in this model.  
MethodGetDecalsGets the decals applied to the model.  
MethodGetDecalsCountGets the number of decals applied to this model.  
MethodGetDisplayStateSettingGets the display state setting for the specified scope.  
MethodGetDraftingStandardNamesGet the names of all currently available drafting standards.  
MethodGetFlattenSheetMetalPersistReferenceGets a byte array of persistent reference IDs for the specified entity (a face, edge, or vertex) in a flattened sheet metal part.  
MethodGetKeepLightInRenderSceneGets whether a light is kept when the scene changes.  
MethodGetLastFeatureAddedGets the last feature added to the model.  
MethodGetLicenseTypeGets the type of SolidWorks license used when the model was created.  
MethodGetLightEnabledInRenderGets whether a light is on in this model.  
MethodGetMassPropertiesGets the actual mass property of the model at the specified accuracy; that is, of all of the existing bodies regardless of whether they are hidden or shown.  
MethodGetMaterialGets the appearance for the specified appearance ID in the specified configuration in this model document  
MethodGetMaterialPropertyValuesGets the material properties for this model document.  
MethodGetModelViewCountGets the number of model views in this document.  
MethodGetModelViewsGets the model views in this document.  
MethodGetMotionStudyManagerGets the SolidWorks motion study's MotionManager.  
MethodGetNamedViewRotationGets the specified named view orientation matrix with respect to the Front view.  
MethodGetObjectByPersistReferenceObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::GetObjectByPersistReference3.  
MethodGetObjectByPersistReference2Obsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::GetObjectByPersistReference3.  
MethodGetObjectByPersistReference3Gets the object assigned to the specified persistent reference ID.  
MethodGetOLEObjectCountGets the number of OLE objects.  
MethodGetOLEObjectsGet the OLE objects.  
MethodGetPackAndGoGets a Pack and Go object.  
MethodGetPersistReferenceObsolete. Superseded IModelDocExtension::GetPersistReference3.  
MethodGetPersistReference3Gets the persistent reference ID for the specified object in this model document.  
MethodGetPersistReferenceCountObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::GetPersistReferenceCount3.  
MethodGetPersistReferenceCount3Gets the size of the persistent reference ID assigned to the selected object in this model document.  
MethodGetPrint3DDialogGets the IPrint3DDialog object.  
MethodGetRenderCustomReferencesGet the custom render references for this model.  
MethodGetRenderMaterialsGets the appearances applied to this model document.  
MethodGetRenderMaterialsCountGets the number of appearances applied to this model document.  
MethodGetRenderStockReferencesGets the SolidWorks-supplied (stock) render references for this model.  
MethodGetRoutingComponentManagerGets the routing component manager.  
MethodGetSceneBkgDIBx64Gets the background image as DIBSECTION in 64-bit applications.  
MethodGetSearchDataGets the SolidWorks Search, third-party, application keywords from the model document.  
MethodGetSearchDataCountGets the number of SolidWorks Search keywords for the specified third-party application previously added to this model document.  
MethodGetSectionPropertiesObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::GetSectionProperties2.  
MethodGetSectionProperties2Gets the section properties for the following types of selected items:

  • Planar model face in any document

  • Face on a section plane

  • Crosshatch section face in a section view in a drawing a sketch

  • Sketch

 
MethodGetSheetMetalObjectsByPersistReferenceGets the objects in a folded sheet metal part that correspond to the byte array of persistent reference IDs of an entity in a flattened sheet metal part.  
MethodGetStreamGets the handle for the specified stream.  
MethodGetTextureGets the texture applied to the specified configuration.  
MethodGetUserPreferenceDoubleGets document default user preference values. This method is intended for user preferences of type double.  
MethodGetUserPreferenceDoubleValueRangeGets the current document default user preference value, and the minimum and maximum valid document user preference values.  
MethodGetUserPreferenceIntegerSets document default user preference values. This method is intended for user preferences of type integer.  
MethodGetUserPreferenceStringGets document default user preference values. This method is intended for user preferences of type string.  
MethodGetUserPreferenceTextFormatGets document default user preference values. This method is intended for getting detailing text formats.  
MethodGetUserPreferenceToggleGets document default user preference values. This method is intended for user preferences that can be toggled.  
MethodGetVisibleBoxGets the visible bounding box set by IModelDocExtension::SetVisibleBox for a part or an assembly.  
MethodGetWhatsWrongGets the What's Wrong dialog information for this model document.  
MethodGetWhatsWrongCountGets the number of items in the What's Wrong dialog.  
MethodHasDesignTableGets whether a document has a design table.  
MethodHideDecalHides or shows the specified decal applied to this model.  
MethodHideFeatureManagerHides or shows the FeatureManager.  
MethodIAddDisplayStateSpecificRenderMaterialAdds the specified material to the specified display states in the active configuration and returns the IDs assigned to that material.  
MethodIChangeSketchPlaneChanges the plane used by a sketch by moving the selected sketch to the selected plane in the specified configurations.  
MethodICreateOLEObjectCreates an OLE object on the active document.  
MethodIDeleteDisplayStateSpecificRenderMaterialDeletes the specified materials, using the IDs of the materials, from the active configuration.  
MethodIGet3rdPartyStorageStoreGets the third-party IStorage interface in this model document.  
MethodIGetAnnotationsGets the annotations on this model.  
MethodIGetAnnotationViewsGets the annotation views in this part or assembly document.  
MethodIGetAttachmentsGets the attachments for this document.  
MethodIGetDecalsGets the decals applied to the model.  
MethodIGetFlattenSheetMetalPersistReferenceGets a byte array of persistent reference IDs for the specified entity (a face, edge, or vertex) in a flattened sheet metal part.  
MethodIGetMassPropertiesGets the actual mass property of the model at the specified accuracy; that is, of all of the existing bodies regardless of whether they are hidden or shown.  
MethodIGetMaterialPropertyValuesGets the material properties for this model.  
MethodIGetModelViewsGets the model views in this document.  
MethodIGetNamedViewRotationGets the specified named view orientation matrix with respect to the Front view.  
MethodIGetObjectByPersistReferenceObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::IGetObjectByPersistReference3.  
MethodIGetObjectByPersistReference2Obsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::IGetObjectByPersistReference3.  
MethodIGetObjectByPersistReference3Gets the object assigned to the specified persistent reference ID.  
MethodIGetOLEObjectsGet the OLE objects.  
MethodIGetPersistReferenceObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::IGetPersistReference3.  
MethodIGetPersistReference3Gets the persistent reference ID for the specified object in this model document.  
MethodIGetRenderMaterialsGets the appearances applied to this model document.  
MethodIGetSearchDataGets the SolidWorks Search, third-party, application keywords from the model document.  
MethodIGetSectionPropertiesObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::IGetSectionProperties2.  
MethodIGetSectionProperties2Gets the section properties for the following types of selected items:

  • Planar model face in any document

  • Face on a section plane

  • Crosshatch section face in a section view in a drawing a sketch

  • Sketch

 
MethodIGetSheetMetalObjectsByPersistReferenceGets the object, or objects, in a folded sheet metal part that correspond to the byte array of persistent reference IDs of an entity in a flattened sheet metal part.  
MethodIListExternalFileReferencesGets the names and statuses of the external file references on the part.  
MethodIMultiSelectObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::MultiSelect2.  
MethodInsertAnnotationFavoriteInserts annotations from the specified favorite file at the specified location.  
MethodInsertAnnotationViewInserts an annotation view in this part or assembly document.  
MethodInsertAttachmentInserts a file as an Attachment to this document.  
MethodInsertBOMBalloonObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::InsertBomBalloon2.  
MethodInsertBOMBalloon2Inserts a BOM balloon for the selected item.  
MethodInsertBomTableObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::InsertBomTable2.  
MethodInsertBomTable2Inserts a bill of materials (BOM) table in a part or assembly document.  
MethodInsertCameraInserts a camera in this document.  
MethodInsertDatumTargetSymbol2Creates a datum target symbol.  
MethodInsertDeleteFaceInserts a DeleteFace feature.  
MethodInsertObjectFromFileInserts an OLE object from a file.  
MethodInsertSceneApplies the specified scene to the model.  
MethodInsertStackedBalloonObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::InsertStackedBalloon2.  
MethodInsertStackedBalloon2Inserts a stack of balloons for selected items.  
MethodInsertSurfaceFinishSymbol3Creates a surface-finish symbol based on the last selection.  
MethodInsertTitleBlockTableInserts a title block table in a part or assembly document.  
MethodInstallModelColorizerInstalls your implemented interface of the ISwColorContour interface.  
MethodIPrintOut2Obsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::IPrintOut3.  
MethodIPrintOut3Prints the document, without displaying any dialogs or message boxes.  
MethodIRelease3rdPartyStorageStoreReleases the third-party IStorage interface from this model document.  
MethodIRemoveMaterialPropertyRemoves material property values from this model.  
MethodIsConvertedGets whether the active document was converted to the current release uponing opening but has not yet been saved.  
MethodISetMaterialPropertyValuesSets the material property values for this model document.  
MethodIsFutureVersionGets whether this document is for a future version of SolidWorks.  
MethodIsSamePersistentIDGets whether the two specified objects have the same persistent reference IDs.  
MethodIsVirtualComponentObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::IsVirtualComponent2.  
MethodIsVirtualComponent2Obsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::IsVirtualComponent3.  
MethodIsVirtualComponent3Gets the paths to parent assembly components, up to and including the first non-virtual parent, if the model is a virtual component.  
MethodJogDimensionGets or sets whether jog points are on or off on an interactively selected linear or ordinate dimension.  
MethodListExternalFileReferencesGets the names and statuses of the external references on the part.  
MethodListExternalFileReferencesCountGets the number of external references on the part.  
MethodLoadDraftingStandardLoads a custom drafting standard from a file.  
MethodMoveDecalMoves the decal up or down in the list of decals applied to the model.  
MethodMoveOrCopyMoves and optionally copies the selected sketch entities or annotations.  
MethodMultiSelectObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::MultiSelect2.  
MethodMultiSelect2Selects multiple objects and returns the number of objects selected.  
MethodPrintOutObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::PrintOut2.  
MethodPrintOut2Obsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::PrintOut3.  
MethodPrintOut3Prints the document, without displaying any dialogs or message boxes.  
MethodPurgeDisplayStatePurges identical display states so that only unique display states remain.  
MethodReleaseStreamReleases a previously obtained stream.  
MethodRemoveMaterialPropertyRemoves material property values from this model.  
MethodRemoveModelColorizerRemoves your installed implemented interface of the ISwColorContour interface.  
MethodRemoveTextureObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::RemoveTexture2.  
MethodRemoveTexture2Removes the texture from the specified configuration.  
MethodRemoveTextureByDisplayStateRemoves the texture applied to this model in the specified display state.  
MethodRemoveVisibleBoxRemoves the visible bounding box set by IModelDocExtension::SetVisibleBox and resets the size of the bounding box to the size calculated by SolidWorks for a part or an assembly.  
MethodRenameDraftingStandardRename the current custom drafting to the specifed name.  
MethodReverseDecalsOrderReverses the order of the decals on the model.  
MethodRotateOrCopyRotates and optionally copies the selected sketch entities or annotations.  
MethodRunCommandRuns the specified SolidWorks command.  
MethodSaveAsSaves the document to a different name.  
MethodSaveDeFeaturedFileRemoves all CAD data except the outer surface from a loaded part or assembly document and saves the outer surface as a part.  
MethodSaveDraftingStandardSaves the current custom drafting standard to a file.  
MethodSavePackAndGoSaves the files designated for Pack and Go to either a folder or Zip file.  
MethodScaleOrCopyScales and optionally copies the selected sketch items or annotations.  
MethodSelectAllSelects all edges in a part, all components in an assembly, or all entities (by default, sketch entities, dimensions, and annotations) in a drawing.  
MethodSelectByIDObsolete. Superseded by IModelDocExtension::SelectByID2.  
MethodSelectByID2Selects the specified entity.  
MethodSetAdvancedSpotLightPropertiesSets the attenuation-related, advanced properties for the specified SolidWorks spot light in this model.  
MethodSetApiUndoObjectImplements an undo object for an add-in application.  
MethodSetKeepLightInRenderSceneSets whether to keep a light when the scene changes.  
MethodSetLightEnabledInRenderSets whether a light is on in this model.  
MethodSetMaterialPropertyValuesSets the material property values for this model document.  
MethodSetSceneBkgDIBx64Sets the background image in 64-bit applications.  
MethodSetTextureApplies texture to the specified configuration.  
MethodSetTextureByDisplayStateSets the texture applied to this model in the specified display state.  
MethodSetUserPreferenceDoubleSets document default user preference values. This method is intended for user preferences of type double.  
MethodSetUserPreferenceIntegerSets document default user preference values. This method is intended for user preferences of type integer.  
MethodSetUserPreferenceStringSets document default user preference values. This method is intended for user preferences of type string.  
MethodSetUserPreferenceTextFormatSets document default user preference values. This method is intended for setting detailing text formats.  
MethodSetUserPreferenceToggleSets document default user preference values. This method is intended for user preferences that can be toggled.  
MethodSetVisibleBoxSets the visible bounding box for Zoom to Fit for a part or an assembly.  
MethodShowSmartMessageDisplays a SolidWorks-style message as a ToolTip in the graphics area and on the status bar.  
MethodSketchBoxSelectBox selects all of the entities in a sketch within the specified coordinates of the selection box.  
MethodStartFormatPainterStarts the Format Painter.  
MethodStartRecordingUndoObjectStarts recording the SolidWorks Undo object.  
MethodStopFormatPainterStops the Format Painter.  
MethodStretchStretch the selected entities.  
MethodUpdateExternalFileReferencesUpdates the external files references on this model.  
MethodUpdateFrozenFeaturesUpdates frozen features of the model.  
MethodUpdateRenderMaterialsInSceneGraphSets whether to update the appearances in the graphics area in the model.  
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