SOLIDWORKS Toolbox

SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Resources including technical tips and tutorials

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 > System Options tab > Hole Wizard/Toolbox, there is now a check box “Make this folder the default search location for Toolbox components“. When is…

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Removing the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Internal Flag

SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Flag

All SOLIDWORKS Toolbox parts have an internal file flag that sets them apart from regular SOLIDWORKS parts.  This flag enables SolidWorks to recognize them as standard parts and places a Toolbox icon beside them in the FeatureManager Design Tree.  If you have created custom fasteners…

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Adding Custom SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Component Sizes

Custom SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Component

If there is a specific fastener you need but can’t find the size in the default SOLIDWORKS Toolbox, you can modify and add custom sizes. Open SOLIDWORKS and go to Tools > Options > System Options tab > Hole Wizard/Toolbox. Then you can click on…

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