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A while ago, I created a SolidWorks macro that allows the user to quickly add new revisions to a drawing’s revision block table. <\/span>It’s called RevBlockControl. <\/span>I’m fairly proud of this macro because of its flexibility and easy of use. <\/span>Within SolidWorks, it can be used for any ASME Y14.35M-1997 compliant revision block table and even supports not so compliant layouts. <\/span>One cool feature is that it supports revision block tables that start either from the top or bottom of a drawing. <\/span>The macro even provides an option to update a revision custom property (though the name of the custom property is stored in the code). <\/span>This one function, of course, is not as useful for those who update their custom properties within the part model. <\/span>Another requested feature that was included is the addition of buttons to insert some common special characters like line feed and the +\/- symbol.<\/p>\n

\"RevBlockControl<\/p>\n

Image of an early version of the RevBlockControl<\/h6>\n

This macro will not work with manually drawn or excel based revision blocks. <\/span>It only works with a SolidWorks revision block table.\u00a0 <\/span>One area of the macro needing improvement is that of settings. <\/span>Currently, the settings are stored within the code itself, or user selected each time the macro is run. <\/span>Also, it does not validate if the current revision block table matches the user selected settings. <\/span>However, it does have clear instructions within a detailed help area that will allow even a novice user to quickly modify the code to establish their settings preferences. <\/span>There is currently only one known bug involving the form X button. <\/span>Use the actual Cancel button if quitting the macro without making changes to the revision block table.<\/p>\n

One big plus of the macro is that it has a simple preview area that allows the user to visualize how their revision entry will appear. <\/span>The preview updates to match whatever settings are selected, and any data entered into the input fields. <\/span><\/p>\n

The macro may be downloaded here: RevBlockControl<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 It may be freely distributed. <\/span>For additional details, see its .txt file and its help area.\u00a0 Feedback is always welcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A while ago, I created a SolidWorks macro that allows the user to quickly add new revisions to a drawing’s revision block table. It’s called RevBlockControl. I’m fairly proud of this macro because of its flexibility and easy of use. 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