Exporting a Favorites Search

Use the Organize favorites in the Search tab to export a favorite search or submenu (folder) of favorite searches. With the export feature, you can share your favorite searches with other Connector for SOLIDWORKS users.

Before you begin:
  • Create a search.
  • Save your search as a favorite.
See Also
Organize Favorites Dialog Box
Organizing Your Favorite Searches
  1. In the Search tab, click Favorites > Organize favorites.
  2. From the Organize Favorites toolbar, select Export favorite from file .
  3. From the Export favorites dialog box, select the check boxes of the favorites you want to export.

    If you want to export all of your favorites, click Favorites Menu.

  4. Click Next.
  5. From the Export favorites browse dialog box, locate where you want to save the favorites file and type in File name the name of your exported favorites file.
  6. Click Save
    The software saves your export file as a .sfav file.
  7. Click OK to close the Organize Favorites dialog box.

You can now share your exported .sfav with other Connector for SOLIDWORKS users. For example, you can share the file by emailing it to other users or by placing it on a shared drive.