Reorder Geometric Set Alphabetically

Reorder Geometric Set Alphabetically

File: Part_Document_Scripts/Reorder_Geometric_Set_Alphabetically.py
Version: 1.4
Document Type: Part (also works with Part inside Product or Process)

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Description

Sorts all hybrid shapes inside a selected geometric set alphabetically by name. Each shape is recreated as a datum in sorted order and the original is removed. Child geometric sets within the selected set are not reordered.

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Requirements

Requirement	Value
Python	>= 3.10
pycatia	>= 0.8.3
wxPython	Not required
Open document	Part, or Part inside Product/Process

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Usage

1. Open a CATPart document containing a geometric set with hybrid shapes
2. Run the script
3. Select the geometric set to sort — click OK when done
4. All elements in the set are recreated as datums in alphabetical order

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Notes

• Sorting is case-insensitive — uppercase and lowercase names are treated equally
• Since elements are recreated as datums, any parametric links to these shapes from elsewhere in the part will break
• Only the top-level elements of the selected geometric set are sorted — child geometric sets and their contents are not touched
• Child geometric sets remain in place at the end of the set after all sorted shapes