hi everybody
when i use an item from solidworks toolbox i want to be able to save in the folder of the assembly i used it in and that the link be to the saved part not to the library
can it be done and if it does if i try to open the assembly from an other computer on the network will it find the saved item or it will link to an unknown item in the library
hey Jody,
thanks your answer is very helpful it solves the problem
i wonder if you can help me in another subject,
i am trying to work with the solid works event based motion and aniamtion
do you have any important tutorials or helpful links
thanks again
Hi Hajazi,
I'm not an animation guy but I'd suggest looking at our forums for those specifc areas. THere's bound to be info there that you can use.
This library is basic prety much, my manager is willing to pay for a good library with all included, does anyone know something, or a link ?
Hi Dorel,
What type of hardware would you like to see added to the Toolbox to make it more complete for you?
Hi Jody,
I'm missing everything below 1/4, all my hardware start from 1/4 size. I need #4, #6, #8 and #10
I need to get a full library, I would apreciate a site or a name, Need to find out how much it cost.
Thanks, D
Hi Dorel,
Can you be more specific on which pieces of hardware you need #'s 4,6, 8, & 10 in? We have populated the parts according to the particular international standard (ANSI, ISO, JIS, GB, etc) and any sizes needed beyond those that we offer can be added by you as you need using the Add New Size button in the particular piece of hardware you want to add to. Please see the image below for more information.
hi jody
it seems i am missing something is my design library
such as " forming tools" for sheetmetal
"features", " ...
do you know anything about that
Hi Hijazi,
We pre-populate the Forming Tools folder with a few sample tools but it's up to you to make anything beyond the samples we provide. The design Library (aside from SolidWorks provided samples) is meant to be populated with your custom created entities. We only provide samples to show what can be done and give you a baseline to start from.
Hi Jody,
I do not fix the problem with the tool box in SW, overnight it replaces my hardware with the last screw that i had to use from Library, do you have any sugestions? Also the hex head screw and hex nut are starting from 1/4 size, I need under this size.
Thank, Dorel
Hi Dorel,
If something is happening with your hardware overnight, then I would suggest you contact your reseller and ask them for help. I've not heard of this happening and have no idea what might be causing it. And as far as the sizes you need, if they are not within the defined standard (ANSI, ISO, etc) then you will have to add those sizes in yourself. If they are within the defined standard then they are either turned off in the Configurator or there is a bug and you need to contact your reseller to have it documented.
Hex screws under 1/4 are under "machine screws"
Jody,
I have another problem, it is about the descriptin that SW is coming on the hardware, witch I'd like to replace with something else, for instance:
CR-FHM1 0.164-32X0.25X0.25-N, - IT SHOULD BE SIMPLY: #8-32 X 0.250 PFH SCREW.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGESTIONS?
Jody,
If you open the part, go to the ConfigurationTab, click on the part configuration name, and choose Properties you can change the description or name used for the BOM to whatever you want.
Hi Hijazi,
Have you taken a look at the User Settings tab in the Toolbox Configurator? There is an option in there to set a folder to have part files created when they are used in Toolbox. You would have to change this directory each time you want the part saved to a new location based on the assembly though. If you make the save location on the server then all users with access to that server location will be able to open an assembly and it'll find the hardware.