Macro to search all parts in assy for a sketch and convert the entities to a new sketch

Hi Guys

I am looking for a way of searching all parts in an assembly for a sketch
named 'PanelCutout' and converting the entities in that sketch to a new
sketch (One new sketch containing offset or converted entities from all of
the parts) Has anyone ever done anything like this? Or care to point me in
the write direction to roll my own. (I looked at the help but couldn't see
where to start :-(

Its to get around the lack of smart component features in a sub assembly
problem. I have a pcb with components that have to fit throught a panel. I
have put a sketch on each of the components for the cutout req, but it is
time consuming to select each one and convert it manually.

All help greatfully received

Rich

 

In help look up Traverse in the Index select assemblies. There are 3
or 4 examples. With probably just one if then statement and a few
lines of code you could make it do what you are looking for.

Corey

 

As Corey mentioned, this is a job for the API. And as he mentioned
there are several example programs that will help you find the sketch.
Creating a converted copy of the sketch will be a little more tricky
and requires more research to find the necessary bits and pieces to do
what you want. If you aren't an API whiz I would suggest getting help.

 

Thanks to all who replied. I will look at all suggestions later.
I have never looked at the solidworks API but have done similar before so I
might give it a whirl later. I'll post back if I ever get it working!

Take Care

Rich