Updating Data

When the app data (symbols, manufacturer parts, etc.) are changed you need to update the electrical project data to reflect the latest changes.

  1. To access Update data, do one of the following:
    • In the SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D Project toolbar, click Update data .
    • Click Tools > SOLIDWORKS Electrical > Process > Update data .
    • Click Process > Update data .
  2. Select the type of data to update.
  3. Manufacturer Parts
    Option Description
    State Indicates the validity of the selected reference. Double-click to display information relating to why the reference replacement is not valid. This is for information purposes only; all references are replaced regardless of whether the data is considered incompatible. For more information, see Manufacturer Part Properties.
    Manufacturer Displays the manufacturer names located within the electrical project.
    Reference Displays the electrical project manufacturer part.
    Existing Instance Indicates the number of instances located throughout the electrical project.
    Different Instance Indicates the number of instances to be updated.
    Select Select the manufacturer parts to be included in the data update.
  4. Cable references
    Option Description
    State Indicates the validity of the selected reference. Double-click to display information relating to why the reference replacement is not valid. This is for information purposes only; all references are replaced regardless of whether the data is considered incompatible.
    Manufacturer Displays the manufacturer names located within the electrical project.
    Reference Displays the electrical project reference.
    Existing Instance Indicates the number of instances located throughout the electrical project.
    Different Instance Indicates the number of instances to be updated.
    Select Select the references to be included in the data update.
  5. Symbols
    Option Description
    State Indicates the validity of the selected reference. Double-click to display information relating to why the reference replacement is not valid. This is for information purposes only; all references are replaced regardless of whether the data is considered incompatible.
    Name Displays the symbol names located within the electrical project.
    Existing Instance Indicates the number of instances located throughout the electrical project.
    Different Instance Indicates the number of instances to be updated.
    Select Select the symbols to be included in the data update.
    The previews on the right of the dialog show the current or existing symbol and the symbol that is updated.
  6. Title Blocks
    Option Description
    State Indicates the validity of the selected reference. Double-click to display information relating to why the reference replacement is not valid. This is for information purposes only; all references are replaced regardless of whether the data is considered incompatible.
    Name Displays the title blocks names located within the electrical project.
    Existing Instance Indicates the number of instances located throughout the electrical project.
    Different Instance Indicates the number of instances to be updated.
    Select Select the title blocks to be included in the data update.
    The previews on the right of the dialog show the current or existing title block and the title block that is replaced by.
  7. Update project data: Click Finish to update the electrical project drawings and database with the items that are selected for update.
    You cannot reverse this command. Save the electrical project before running the command if you are unsure about any aspect of the data to be updated.