Ok, so I found out that I can use shift+click to download a
load of piping parts for use in the Routing add-in (which we have).
So when I extract the files, where do I drop them?
C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\data\design library\routing
or maybe:
C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\data\design library\routing\piping
Thanks.
Todd B
So when I extract the files, where do I drop them?
C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\data\design library\routing
or maybe:
C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\data\design library\routing\piping
Thanks.
Todd B
Let me try again with the proper information:
I'm VERY new to SW and I don't know the path structure. I believe I can figure out how to redirect SW to find the folder, but do I want to file the stuff directly under "routing" or as a subfolder under routing called "piping". Or, if I redirect the search path, does it even matter?
Thanks.
Todd B.
If you go to Tools --> Options, under the System Options tab you should see a routing section (if not then you need to add in routing). There, you can point SWx to the folder that you want to be your routing folder (it will include all subfolders). This folder should include your library files. Then your library, if set up properly, will locate each individual component for routing.
As mentioned above by Kirk, if you are working through a network with other users it would be beneficial to have them on a network location so that everyone can use them.
1) Do not work off of the server. SW will have to search back and forth every time you refresh an assembly.
2) Do not work with parts that are located in a deep folder/subfolder structure. This results in a very slow refresh rate.
3) KEEP your parts in one folder on your system and upload it to a vault if you like as often as needed for safe keeping.
4) You need a mega system with a lot of RAM and a good graphics card.
I am assuming that you have already loaded solidworks. Where did you tell it to load the toolbox info? I am assuming probably locally since that is the default location. Are you using the toolbox with other users in the office? If so then it needs to be on a server so others use the same parts. Otherwise parts will not show correctly.
Every user in my company has separate library. With same names and location (under same name) Separate drive.
Simply, every machine has identical library. If change done to library part or new part added we e-mail updated SW part to every user. Update the library on daily basis.
For routing we have separate folders: piping fittings ALL located in one folder. Tube fittings in separate folder.