Description property in Windows Explorer

[mgibeault]

Is the second "Description" property, the good one that shows what we add in SolidWorks is only available on computers that have SW installed?

[mgibeault]

Reading my post today makes me think the question is not very clear...

In Windows' file Explorer, I have the habit to add a column to show the Description custom property of SolidWorks files.
I go through the process described on every reseller website such as this one: https://www.solidsolutions.co.uk/blog/2 ... s-folders/

But I have one computer where it doesn't work. There's only one "Description" available to show in the column chooser of Windows Explorer and it's the wrong one; the column stays empty.
It's the first time I try this on a computer which has no SW installation. Is that a pre-requisite? If so, which component should I install to get that capability?

Thanks!

[AlexLachance]

Reading my post today makes me think the question is not very clear...

In Windows' file Explorer, I have the habit to add a column to show the Description custom property of SolidWorks files.
I go through the process described on every reseller website such as this one: https://www.solidsolutions.co.uk/blog/2 ... s-folders/

But I have one computer where it doesn't work. There's only one "Description" available to show in the column chooser of Windows Explorer and it's the wrong one; the column stays empty.
It's the first time I try this on a computer which has no SW installation. Is that a pre-requisite? If so, which component should I install to get that capability?

Thanks!

I believe it is but I could be mistaken.

[mgibeault]

Thanks Alex,
I'll try to install some free stuff like SW File Explorer to see if I can get it without a full SW install.
I'll report back.

[TTevolve]

Mine is the second one