Configuring SOLIDWORKS Toolbox

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Configuring SOLIDWORKS TOOLBOX

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AGENDA

Introduction on Toolbox

Customising Toolbox Settings

Import/Export of Data

Restricting Smart Fasteners with Permissions

Benefits

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Let's start with:

Fully integrated inside SOLIDWORKS

Standard library of parts

Drag and drop into SOLIDWORKS with Customizable data

Available with SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium

What is Toolbox?

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How do we access?

Locations for the configurator Start Menu > SOLIDWORKS >

Toolbox Settings

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Most commonly:

Locations to edit the Toolbox configuration:

Tools /Options /System options/ Hole wizard/Toolbox configure

Right Mouse Click on toolbox Component

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An Important Note…

As always please be sure to back-up your original Toolbox folder prior when making any changes.

Ensure you have a good copy of the whole SolidWorks Data folder..

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Main Menu

Hole Wizard

Customize your hardware

Define user settings

Set permissions

Configure Smart fasteners

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Hole Wizard

Controls Standards

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Hole Wizard

Controls hole type Allows copying of a standard adding a new set of custom sizes.

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Hole Wizard

Add or remove std.

size

Add custom value

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Hardware

Enable Standards

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Hardware

Enable Components

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Hardware

General info

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Hardware

Color

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Hardware

Adding the custom property to the hardware

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Hardware Data

Import

Export

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User settings

Create Configurations

Create Parts

Create Parts on Ctrl + drag

Create Parts in this folder:

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Permissions

Allow editing Content

Allow editing Custom Properties

Allow adding parts to Toolbox

Allow editing of Part Numbers

Allow editing of Config /File name

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Smart Fasteners

Washer specification

Automatic fastener change

Default fastener to use with

non-hole wizard holes

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Benefits

Standardized usage of your day to

day parts

Speed up your design process

Creation of new library with

configurable smart components

Increased productivity

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