| General tab |
Contains information such as the creation date and version number
of the file.
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| File Data Card tab |
Contains information specific to the file type (file extension).
The content, layout, and options vary for different types of files.
For example, a drawing file with a .dwg file extension might include
fields for
Drawing Number and Scale and tabs for different layouts.
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If a field contains a serial number and the file is checked out,
right-click the file and select
Generate next serial number. The next number is generated and written to the field.
External files are not supported as a source for serial
numbers. If you see an error when you attempt to generate a serial
number on a data card, ask your administrator to update the serial
number generator to a supported type.
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| File Permissions tab |
Specifies which groups have permission to see the file:
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Allow everyone to see this file. Gives access to all groups.
- Allow only the following groups to see this
file. Gives access to members in the groups you select.
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You see this tab only if you can change file permissions.
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| Custom tab (Visible only for SOLIDWORKS files.)
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Shows the file's
custom properties.
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If you check out the file, you can add a custom property by
selecting a property
Name, specifying a Value, and clicking Add.
The added value appears on the Custom tab
of the Summary Information dialog box when
you view the file's properties in SOLIDWORKS. |