swCP3 is a XML based SolidWorks Custom Properties Editor

swCP3 is a SolidWorks Custom Properties editor implemented as an Add-In dll.

All aspects of the editor including Custom Property Names are fully customizable through an XML initialization file.

Features of swCP3 include definition of Custom Property "Frames" and lists, checking of entered values against standard prototypes, capitalization of fields, composite fields and reading & setting SolidWorks document properties from swCP3. It is possible to enter different Custom Property Values for each configuration separately if so desired.

A fully customizable "get next serial number" functionality is incorporated and it can be served either locally or from a remote server .

Local operation is the default and is good if only a single user is required to consume serial numbers, while remote operation is essential if there are to be no conflicts in the use of the serial numbers among a group or users.

These custom properties may be incorporated into SolidWorks Drawing documents by entering the corresponding Custom Property Names into drawings, or into the Bill-of-Materials bringing with it the advantages of standardization of documentation across multiple users and auto-updation of filled-in information.