I am trying to add a custom size of square tubing to toolbox. I can only get it to appear in assembly mode by going thru the design library. It does not show up in the list if I use the Toolbox pull down menu. I want to be able to use it in a weldment. How can I make it show up?
Brad
When you go that route it only shows up in the design library, not the toolbox pull down menu. Plus it only allows you to use it in an assembly. I need to use it in a weldment.
I think you can create your own part, customize and add to design library
This way, it's available in your library.
Toolbox will work only in assembly level
You are correct you can create your own custom parts in the design library but they do not appear to be available in the toolbox drop down menu at the top of the screen. If you go thru the design library that appears to access a different set of parts from the toolbox drop down at the top of the screen. In 2014 toolbox structural steel can still be used in weldment and part files. This is where I'm trying to get to with a custom sized square tube.
I use these structural members very rarely and never tried in 2014
Most of the time I use in assembly level and from main toolbox (task pane)
When I insert a member from the top of the screen menu, it creates just a sketch, not the full tube.
Are you referring to this or am I missing something?
"When I insert a member from the top of the screen menu, it creates just a sketch"
Bingo! That is what I am trying to get. In an assembly you can not put in welds like you can if you create a weldment. This is what I need to be able to do. It is a hassle to use a different size tube and change the dimensions to what I need especially with 20+ tubes in a single weldment.
Brad,
I don't think you can add a brand new part in the toolbox, but you can add a custom size to the existing part (similar tube in the toolbox)
You can open the toolbox settings, customize your hardware option and select the standards and type
Click on add new size
Fill in all values and save
Hope this helps