Main Characteristics:

• Active Document Support: The feature automatically detects whether a SolidWorks document is open and active, allowing you to copy its full path to the clipboard.
• Intelligent Component Selection: When working within an assembly, the tool lets you specifically select a component. If the selected component is a part, it directly copies that component’s path. If it is an assembly, additional options are provided.
• Advanced Options for Assemblies: When selecting an assembly, the function prompts whether you want to copy the paths of all components included in the assembly. Additionally, it allows you to specify whether to include all component levels or only the first level, offering flexibility based on user needs.
• Suppressed Component Exclusion: The tool intelligently excludes components that are suppressed within the assembly, ensuring that only the paths of active and relevant components are copied.
• User-Friendly Interface: With clear dialogs and straightforward options, the feature is accessible to users of all levels, simplifying file path management tasks.

How to Use:

1. Ensure that a SolidWorks document is open and active.
2. To copy the path of a specific component, select it in the graphics area.
3. Execute the ‘Copy Paths’ function from the Cimtools side panel within SolidWorks.
4. Respond to pop-up dialogs based on your specific needs (e.g., copy all component levels in an assembly).
5. Once the action is completed, the path(s) will be copied to the clipboard, ready to be pasted where needed.

Notes:

• The function requires an open SolidWorks document to operate correctly.
• Paths are copied in plain text format, compatible with any application that supports the paste function.