SSMPropEditor
Sheet Set Manager Properties Editor
Getting Started
To launch the plug-in, use the following command(s)
SSMPropEditor
Sheet Set Manager Properties Editor
Edit properties on multiple sheets belonging to AutoCAD's Sheet Set Manager (SSM) or AutoCAD Architecture's Project Navigator (PN) Sheet Set View with ease.
Edit properties on multiple sheets belonging to AutoCAD's Sheet Set Manager (SSM) or AutoCAD Architecture's Project Navigator (PN) Sheet Set View with ease.
Usage
The software runs stand-alone and does not require AutoCAD to be running.Start SSMPropEditor and browse for the Sheet Set Manager DST file. For further documentation visit JTB World's SSMPropEditor page.
Screenshots
SSMPropEditor
Specify how the indexing should work
Edit advanced properties: Relative Path, Full Path, UNC Path, Local Path, Special Path and Environment Path
Copy and paste properties between sheets or sheet sets
Installation and Uninstallation
The i Installation can be done both while AutoCAD is running or not running. Enter the below path in Windows Explorer address field and press enter.%appdata%\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins
Create a folder named SSMPropEditor.bundle
Extract the SSMPropEditor.bundle.zip file in that folder. It can look like this where jtb is an example of the user name.
C:\Users\jtb\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\SSMPropEditor.bundle
PackageContents.xml should be found in the SSMPropEditor.bundle folder.
To uninstall, delete the SSMPropEditor.bundle folder.
Additional Information
For further documentation visit JTB World's SSMPropEditor page.To create Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts click here or run AppShortcuts.vbs in the
%appdata%\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\SSMPropEditor.bundle\Contents\Windows folder.
Uninstallation does not remove the SMPropEditor Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts. If created they need to be deleted manually.
Known Issues
Contact
JTB World is an Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) member developing software for AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure.Support Information
For contact and support visit our contact page.Version History
4.5
Added compatibility for AutoCAD 2013.
Start Sheet Set associated with the current drawing when started from AutoCAD.
Start Sheet Set by specifying DST file as argument when running the SSMPropEditor.exe.
Bug fixes.
Start Sheet Set associated with the current drawing when started from AutoCAD.
Start Sheet Set by specifying DST file as argument when running the SSMPropEditor.exe.
Bug fixes.
4.4.2
Tab movement settings is now saved as it should after restarting SSMPropEditor.
Bug in SSMPropEditor that the grid is moved to left when checking the selection checkboxes.
Bug fixed when importing from another location than where the DST is located.
Bug in SSMPropEditor that the grid is moved to left when checking the selection checkboxes.
Bug fixed when importing from another location than where the DST is located.
4.4.1
Fixed path issue with export.
Fixed problem to remove some of the paths.
Fixed browsing for sheet path.
Fixed problem to remove some of the paths.
Fixed browsing for sheet path.
4.4.0
If copying properties from one sheet set to another any non-existing properties will be created.
Added check for update making it possible to see if a newer version is available.
Fixed a problem with single click on selection checkboxes.
Fixed paste of new properties (sometimes it is needed to click on paste twice (to refresh) if the new properties does not show up directly)
A few minor bug fixes.
Added check for update making it possible to see if a newer version is available.
Fixed a problem with single click on selection checkboxes.
Fixed paste of new properties (sometimes it is needed to click on paste twice (to refresh) if the new properties does not show up directly)
A few minor bug fixes.
4.3.3
Made it possible to single click on selection checkboxes.
Fixed a problem with import/export related to hard spaces.
Added version to application title.
Fixed a problem with import/export related to hard spaces.
Added version to application title.
4.3.2
Fixes a memory bloat issue that can happen under some circumstances.
Fixes the issues in 4.3 and 4.3.1 related to relative path not working and file name being emptied.
Fixes the issues in 4.3 and 4.3.1 related to relative path not working and file name being emptied.
4.3.1
Fixed some issues that made right click open drawing and folder not working.
Fixed a problem when sometimes AutoCAD shows that it does not find the sheet after making a change in SSMPropEditor.
Fixed a problem with importing of txt file.
Fixed a minor problem with recent sheet set list tooltip.
Fixed a problem when sometimes AutoCAD shows that it does not find the sheet after making a change in SSMPropEditor.
Fixed a problem with importing of txt file.
Fixed a minor problem with recent sheet set list tooltip.
4.3.0
Added tooltip to recent sheet set list.
It is now possible to add just a space for properties to avoid the dots showing in AutoCAD.
Possible to add spaces at the beginning and end of Sheet Indexing prefixes or suffixes.
German translation.
Bugs fixed.
It is now possible to add just a space for properties to avoid the dots showing in AutoCAD.
Possible to add spaces at the beginning and end of Sheet Indexing prefixes or suffixes.
German translation.
Bugs fixed.
4.2.0
Added more abilities to control the paths to sheets. This affects renaming of sheet paths and also makes it possible to correct performance issues due to non existing paths.
Added Options>Show found path.
Added Options>Advanced: Show internal paths.
Improved the treeview control that lists the sheets so it retains selection after applying changes.
Bug fixed solving a problem copying properties between sheet sets during some circumstances.
Saving glitches fixed.
Known issues in this version:
The tree view expansion/collapse is not restored in certain cases.
Sheets with .DWG in capital letters are incorrectly showing with an extra .dwg suffix.
Renaming and repathing of the actual dwg files is not always working.
Export is not working in some cases.
German translation not ready.
Added Options>Show found path.
Added Options>Advanced: Show internal paths.
Improved the treeview control that lists the sheets so it retains selection after applying changes.
Bug fixed solving a problem copying properties between sheet sets during some circumstances.
Saving glitches fixed.
Known issues in this version:
The tree view expansion/collapse is not restored in certain cases.
Sheets with .DWG in capital letters are incorrectly showing with an extra .dwg suffix.
Renaming and repathing of the actual dwg files is not always working.
Export is not working in some cases.
German translation not ready.
4.1.1
German localization update.
Bugs found after release of 4.1 fixed. The bugs are related to when using "renaming of actual .dwg file".
Bugs found after release of 4.1 fixed. The bugs are related to when using "renaming of actual .dwg file".
4.1.0
Import of exported file. Making it possible to edit the exported file and import it back.
Renaming of actual .dwg file. Available as an option.
Change path of .dwg file and added browse button.
UI improvements.
Bug fixes.
Renaming of actual .dwg file. Available as an option.
Change path of .dwg file and added browse button.
UI improvements.
Bug fixes.
4.0.0
Indexing/renumbering functionality making it possible to renumber all or selected sheets in a sheet set
Easy to add Sheet count to a property so you can have text on the drawing showing for example “Sheet 5 of 18”.
File Path, File Name and File Layout is possible to edit on one or multiple sheets at a time.
Performance improvements when selecting sheets in the tree view.
Recent list have the option to delete not found shortcuts.
Optionally use tab to move between property cells.
Close of Sheet Set without closing the application.
UI improvements.
Bug fixes.
Easy to add Sheet count to a property so you can have text on the drawing showing for example “Sheet 5 of 18”.
File Path, File Name and File Layout is possible to edit on one or multiple sheets at a time.
Performance improvements when selecting sheets in the tree view.
Recent list have the option to delete not found shortcuts.
Optionally use tab to move between property cells.
Close of Sheet Set without closing the application.
UI improvements.
Bug fixes.
3.0.3
There is a Ribbon, Application Menu, Quick Access Toolbar.
Increment values. Think of revisions for example. Even if you have different revisions on different sheets they will be incremented individually. You can even use custom incremental series if needed for each Sheet Set.
Sheet Set Properties and Sheet Set Custom Properties can be edited.
An option to always have a backup of the Sheet Set DST file created whenever you open a Sheet Set.
Disable ToolTips if you want.
Choose if you want to show properties as soon as you make a selection in the tree view or if you want to show them when you press the button. The reason there is a manual way is that it is quicker if you make large selections of sheets.
Copy properties from one sheet to one or many other sheets, even between sheet sets. Check the “Show Copy Checkboxes” checkbox first and then select what properties you want to copy and paste.
There is a button allowing you to paste the Sheet count of the Sheet Set into the currently selected property.
Export data to a format that you can use in Excel for example.
Create reports that you can print.
Access to previously opened Sheet Sets.
Unlock/Lock button that let you release the lock of the Sheet Set so you can see changes directly in AutoCAD.
Have changes applied automatically as an option.
Increment values. Think of revisions for example. Even if you have different revisions on different sheets they will be incremented individually. You can even use custom incremental series if needed for each Sheet Set.
Sheet Set Properties and Sheet Set Custom Properties can be edited.
An option to always have a backup of the Sheet Set DST file created whenever you open a Sheet Set.
Disable ToolTips if you want.
Choose if you want to show properties as soon as you make a selection in the tree view or if you want to show them when you press the button. The reason there is a manual way is that it is quicker if you make large selections of sheets.
Copy properties from one sheet to one or many other sheets, even between sheet sets. Check the “Show Copy Checkboxes” checkbox first and then select what properties you want to copy and paste.
There is a button allowing you to paste the Sheet count of the Sheet Set into the currently selected property.
Export data to a format that you can use in Excel for example.
Create reports that you can print.
Access to previously opened Sheet Sets.
Unlock/Lock button that let you release the lock of the Sheet Set so you can see changes directly in AutoCAD.
Have changes applied automatically as an option.
2.2.0
Localized to German. German page here.
If the Sheet Set is locked you can open it Read Only in SSMPropEditor and if it is not locked SSMPropEditor will add a lock on it so you cannot modify it within AutoCAD even though you can open it. The aim is that it should play more nice with AutoCAD this way.
A confirmation dialog have been removed to speed up the usage.
Some bugs fixed.
If the Sheet Set is locked you can open it Read Only in SSMPropEditor and if it is not locked SSMPropEditor will add a lock on it so you cannot modify it within AutoCAD even though you can open it. The aim is that it should play more nice with AutoCAD this way.
A confirmation dialog have been removed to speed up the usage.
Some bugs fixed.
2.1.0
Not publicly released. More of a beta for 2.2.
2.0.0
Performance when selecting sheets in large sheet sets.
After Save the selection remain and the new values are seen in the Properties list.
Added ability to edit the Sheet title, Sheet number and Include for publish.
Export as tab separated text file that easily can be opened with Excel.
Added Include for publish, Sheet title and Sheet number and corrected the Sheet Properties sort order to mach AutoCAD's.
Open the sheet in the program that you have associated to open DWG files.
Open the folder in Windows Explorer where the sheet DWG file is located in.
Some minor bugs fixed.
After Save the selection remain and the new values are seen in the Properties list.
Added ability to edit the Sheet title, Sheet number and Include for publish.
Export as tab separated text file that easily can be opened with Excel.
Added Include for publish, Sheet title and Sheet number and corrected the Sheet Properties sort order to mach AutoCAD's.
Open the sheet in the program that you have associated to open DWG files.
Open the folder in Windows Explorer where the sheet DWG file is located in.
Some minor bugs fixed.
1.1.0
Now Shift can be used to select multiple sheets in the tree view.
1.0.1
Bug fix related to some sheets that could not show the properties.
1.0.0
First release