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2.3.8.3. Attribute mapping in SolidWorks 2.3.8.3.3. Block [CadDocumentAttributes] - Transfer further extra attributes
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In order to transfer further extra attributes to SolidWorks, tabbed page "Custom", proceed as follows:

Open the configuration file ifsolidworks.cfg.
In the block [CadDocumentAttributes], add as many further keys as you like.^[63]
```
#:VISFGUI;1
[CadDocumentAttributes]
SpecialAttribute=?GetObject("iface.calcnameservice").start(0).Format
 ("<ATTR(LINA)>").value() 
```
In this example the key "SpecialAttribute" has been applied and will be transferred to the attribute "LINA" (Bom-list).

Optionally you may also define the language of the attribute.
```
#:VISFGUI;1
[CadDocumentAttributes]
SpecialAttribute=?GetObject("iface.calcnameservice").start(0).Format
("<ATTR(english,LINA)>").value()
```
After export you can find the results in SolidWorks, in the dialog box "File information", on the tabbed page "Custom".

Dialog box "File information" -> Tabbed page "Custom"

^[63]Information about syntax can be found under Section 2.2.1, “Syntax and concepts ”.

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