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SOLIDWORKS Toolbox
SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Resources including technical tips and tutorials
How to change the default SOLIDWORKS Smart Fastener
SOLIDWORKS Smart fasteners have their own page in the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Settings: Step 5 – Configure Smart Fasteners. This is where…
Create Custom Part from SOLIDWORKS Toolbox
Have you ever wondered how SOLIDWORKS knows which part belongs to Toolbox and which one does not? Or did you…
Manually Updating SOLIDWORKS Toolbox files to 2015
After manually updating an earlier version of Toolbox, as described in my blog article, Manually Updating SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Files, the swbrowser.mdb used by…
Hole Wizard Database File is not the Expected Version
The Problem: A question we often get on the support line is in regards to this error message: It reads:…
How to resolve the ‘Toolbox is currently in use’ issue when installing SOLIDWORKS
The ‘Toolbox is currently in use’ issue can occur if users are accessing Toolbox during a SOLIDWORKS installation, but it can also be…
Creating Configuration Specific Properties in SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Parts [VIDEO]
When configuring the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Properties, you can enter “Description” and “Comment” values for each fastener’s size. These values are…
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Convert Toolbox Fasteners to Bolt Connectors
Imagine receiving an assembly from a customer with a few hundred bolt connectors in it. You have to run a…
Moving a Standalone Toolbox to a Network Location [Video]
In a multi-user environment with a customized toolbox, you will want to store your toolbox on a network location so…
SOLIDWORKS Database is Missing! Complete functionality will not be available?
Have you ever seen these messages before when launching SOLIDWORKS? SolidWorks Database Missing. Complete functionality will not be available. Or what…
Create a New Standard in the SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard and Toolbox
These instructions are intended to create a New Standard in the SolidWorks Hole Wizard and Toolbox for additional tapped holes. …
How can Toolbox Parts that has been checked into PDM as Revision Managed be Changed to Non-Revision Managed?
If a Toolbox part was checked into a Workgroup PDM vault with option ‘allow check-in of documents’ checked under the…
How to avoid lost references to custom SOLIDWORKS Toolbox files
Starting in SOLIDWORKS 2011, a new option was introduced to help avoid SOLIDWORKS Toolbox lost references. Under Tools > Options…
Removing the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Internal Flag
All SOLIDWORKS Toolbox parts have an internal file flag that sets them apart from regular SOLIDWORKS parts. This flag enables…
Adding Custom SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Component Sizes
If there is a specific fastener you need but can’t find the size in the default SOLIDWORKS Toolbox, you can…