How to add "SW-Configuration Name" to a cut list in solidworks

Linking the "SW-Configuration Name" to a cut list in SolidWorks can be a bit tricky, but it is possible through the use of custom properties and configurations. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieve this:

1. **Open the Part/Assembly File:**
- Open the part or assembly file for which you want to link the configuration name to the cut list.

2. **Add a Custom Property for Configuration Name:**
- Go to `File > Properties`.
- In the `Custom` tab, add a new property. Name it something like "ConfigName".
- For the value, you can use the `SW-Configuration Name` special property.

3. **Use Configuration Specific Properties:**
- Switch to the `Configuration Specific` tab in the properties dialog.
- Add a new property with the same name "ConfigName" for each configuration.
- For the value, you can either manually type the configuration name or use an equation to automatically link it. For example, if you name it exactly like the configuration, you can use `$PRP:"SW-Configuration Name"`.

4. **Linking to the Cut List:**
- Open the drawing where you want to include the cut list.
- Insert the cut list if it is not already present (`Insert > Tables > Weldment Cut List`).
- Right-click on the cut list and select `Properties`.
- In the `Cut List Properties` dialog, add a new column for the configuration name.
- Link this column to the custom property "ConfigName" that you created earlier.

5. **Displaying the Configuration Name:**
- Now, the cut list should have a column displaying the configuration name for each part.
- If the cut list doesn’t automatically update, you may need to manually refresh it by right-clicking on the cut list and selecting `Update`.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to create and link these properties:

### Creating Custom Properties

1. **Open File Properties:**
- Open the part/assembly file.
- Navigate to `File > Properties`.

2. **Add Custom Properties:**
- Under the `Custom` tab, add a new property called `ConfigName`.
- Set the type to `Text`.
- For the value, type `$PRP:"SW-Configuration Name"` if you want it to automatically fetch the configuration name, or simply type the configuration name.

### Adding Configuration Specific Properties

1. **Switch to Configuration Specific Tab:**
- In the properties dialog, go to the `Configuration Specific` tab.
- Add a new property `ConfigName` for each configuration.
- Set the value to `$PRP:"SW-Configuration Name"` or type the specific configuration name.

### Linking to the Cut List

1. **Insert Cut List:**
- Open the drawing file and insert the cut list if it’s not present.
- Use `Insert > Tables > Weldment Cut List`.

2. **Edit Cut List Properties:**
- Right-click on the cut list and select `Properties`.
- Add a new column and link it to the custom property `ConfigName`.

This method should allow you to display the configuration name within the cut list effectively. If you encounter any issues, ensure that all property names match exactly and that the properties are correctly set for each configuration.