You can upgrade custom properties of files created in SOLIDWORKS
2017 or earlier.
When you run
Upgrade custom property on legacy files, their custom properties are
upgraded to the new architecture. After the upgrade, the following features are
available to the legacy files:
- Linked column in the
Custom Properties dialog box
- Configuration-specific cut list and custom properties
- Equation in File
Properties
- Enhanced Configuration Specific
Properties dialog box
When you upgrade the custom properties of
a part, you may have to fix issues with assemblies and drawings where the part is used.
For example, the assemblies and drawings that include derived parts, annotations, and
BOMs.
You can upgrade a file manually or in batches using the API (IModelDocExtension::
UpgradeLegacyCustomProperties).
For information, see SOLIDWORKS API Help.
You can also contact SOLIDWORKS Technical Support.