Database files for toolbox stuff--edit?
Database files for toolbox stuff--edit?
(OP)
Is it possible to edit the Access database files in the Toolbox/lang/english directory to customize what's available in the toolbox and Hole Wizard (more importantly for me, the Hole Wizard)? We're about to go live with SolidWorks, and I'd eventually like to dump out all of the standards and hardware that we'll never use, like JIS, BSI, DIN and others. We work with a pretty limited set of hardware, and I'd rather have just that stuff available.
So, is it safe to do this? Has anybody done this safely? Any tips, warnings, etc? Thanks,
Brian
So, is it safe to do this? Has anybody done this safely? Any tips, warnings, etc? Thanks,
Brian






RE: Database files for toolbox stuff--edit?
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
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RE: Database files for toolbox stuff--edit?
You could create your own parts in Toolbox or use palette parts in a specific location to make sure everyone uses just those, it might be a little more straight forward.
John
RE: Database files for toolbox stuff--edit?
Go to tools, options, Data Options(under System Options) and click the Edit Standards Data button. Here, you'll be able to select and "disable" the standards you don't want/need, just as you asked. You will also be able to create a Derived Standard. What this does is make a copy of whichever standard you choose. For example, you can choose Ansi Inch, and make a derived standard calling it "My Ansi Inch". Once you've created your new standard you should be able to find it in the list of standards, expand it and you'll see all the items listed in the standard. Now you should have access to each database and be able to make changes to the part sizes and such. There isn't very much info on this in the Help file, not sure why.
Just ask, if I wasn't clear enough about some of this. I'll do the best I can to help out. You should be able to figure out most of it, with a little time pokin around in there.
Have fun
Chris
RE: Database files for toolbox stuff--edit?
if you want to add custom Hole Wizards hole to your DB try this instead http:
This was made with SW04, but the concept is still the same.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
RE: Database files for toolbox stuff--edit?
If I can't hack the Access files, I'll probably just make a bunch of favorites for everybody to use in the Hole Wizard command.
Thanks,
Brian
RE: Database files for toolbox stuff--edit?
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users