Miscellaneous Design Table Guidelines

When creating and using a design table for 3D ContentCentral models, consider these guidelines.

The Configuration Publisher will create a design table for you and allow you to choose which existing variables to include. You can also create additional variables within your design table. For more information about additional variables that can be added manually, see Summary of Design Table Parameters in the SOLIDWORKS online help.
  • Do not use quotation marks for parameter names.
  • If you rename the assembly and all its references, the design table does not automatically update.
  • Ensure that column headings refer to actual parameters. Column headings should not include non-existing parameters or names that have changed.
  • When preparing models or assemblies that include configurations:
    • Use the part number as the configuration name.
    • Use the part number as the configuration name.
    • Specify groups or part families, if applicable, in the second column of the design table.
  • Test components required for an assembly by activating some or all configurations.