The following example shows how you can use batch mode to compile your own selection of models. You will learn how to structure batch rule sets, how to define include and exclude rules, and how to import a file list.
Create new batch rule set
1.Select the Batch Lists folder in the left pane.
→ This is the top-level container under which all rule sets and file lists are created. These can also be structured using folders.
2.Click New Batch Rule Set 
in the command bar.
3.Give the new set a name, e.g., “Filter parts.”
Add rules
A batch rule set contains any number of rules that are processed sequentially.
Include Rule
Type of batch rule that specifies that all files matching a specific rule are processed, e.g., all files that start with A.
Exclude Rule
Batch rule that defines files which are to be excluded from previous results, e.g., all files that do not have the file extension .asm. Since exclude rules are applied on files that have been specified, they cannot be the first rule in a list.
1.Click Add Include Rule 
in the command bar.
2.Enter a description for the rule, e.g., “Parts only.” This will be displayed on the left in the “Batch” area in the batch list.
3.Enter a file path or click Browse... and select a file path, e.g., “C:\BatchTest\subFolder”.
4.If necessary, enter a name to filter by, or use RegEx by clicking Open Regex Editor 
and entering the regular expression, e.g., “.*\.prt$”.
5.Select whether the complete file path or the file names should be filtered.
6.Select File filter settings. You have the following options:
–File types
–Sort by
–Start index
–End index
Please note: Batch rules are always processed from top to bottom—the output of one rule is the input for the next rule. Once a file has been excluded, it cannot be re-included by subsequent rules. The order of the rules is therefore crucial for the result. |
You can see the current status at any time in the Enclosed Files section:
If a set is selected → the files that remain after all rules have been applied are displayed.
If a single rule is selected → the files that are only affected by this one rule are displayed.
This is how you compile your own batch list step by step.
Add a batch file list
In addition to rules, you can also create a file list.
1.Select the folder in which the file list should be created, e.g., Batch Lists.
2.Click New File List.
3.Name the file list, e.g., “MMNS Mechanical Set.”
4.You now have the following options:
- Enter files manually:
1. Enter a path or use the Browse... button.
2. Once a file has been entered, a new line is automatically added for the next entry.
- Import file list from CSV:
1. Click Import from CSV. A dialog box will open.
2. Select the CSV file.
3. If necessary, specify CSV-specific settings (line breaks, character set, column separators).
4. Select whether the imported files should be appended to the existing list or whether the existing list should be overwritten.
This allows you to quickly and easily transfer prepared project lists to batch mode.
Check results
In the Matching Files section, you will always see an overview of which models are currently included in the selected rule set, rule, or file list.
The display is automatically updated when rules are adjusted or a file list is imported.
Next step
The completed batch list can then be selected in the Run tab.
There you can specify which task list is to be applied to the filtered models and then execute it.
