Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
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Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to transfer directly (export or smth) all the modifications and addings of my current toolbox (2005 sp3) to the 2006 upgrade. There is probably a quick way, but I don't know it (hei, what are the forums for? :)
I know about the Copy Settings Wizard, but I couldn't find any info regarding the toolbox - I have modifs like the company's part numbers, derived standards, added special fasteners in the derived ones etc. It seems I should be looking for a tool to extract the database mdb info from a (former release) backed-up toolbox file, but I can't find any (tool).
Any suggestions /links etc would be greatly appreciated!
I know about the Copy Settings Wizard, but I couldn't find any info regarding the toolbox - I have modifs like the company's part numbers, derived standards, added special fasteners in the derived ones etc. It seems I should be looking for a tool to extract the database mdb info from a (former release) backed-up toolbox file, but I can't find any (tool).
Any suggestions /links etc would be greatly appreciated!






RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
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RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
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RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
Thanks Cor, I guess I should have tried the advanced search from the beginning.. the simple search doesn't return anything, not even for the simple 'toolbox' - at least not on my computer..
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
1. Copy your 2005 solidworks data folder to the location where you want your 2006 solidworks data folder.
2. If you have Microsoft Access, browse to the SWBrowser.mdb file that you just copied for 2006(...\solidworks data\lang\english)and open the file.
3. Go to the table entitled "VERSION" and change the value from the old version to the new version. For example, change 9.06 to 10.16.
4. Save the file and you should be ready to rock and roll.
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
You should always make a back up before doing such critical upgrades, just in case.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
Probably the best practice would be to copy the 2005 solidworks data folder to a new location for 2006 and then point the installer at that. This should work even for a multiuser environment as when you run the installer on the first computer it updates the data, and when you run the installer on subsequent computers it sees that the data is up to date and continues on.
Eric
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
I had the same problem, being in a multi-environment toolbox layout. I contacted my SW supplier and this is what he told me to do. This is the PROPER way of updating your TOOLBOX.
1. Execute the "UpdateBrowserData.exe" found in the "C:\Program Files\Solidworks\Toolbax\data utilties" directory.
2. In the "Updating Database" field, browse to the "updatedb.mdb" file in the default directory: "C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\Toolbox\data utilities\lang\English\".
3. In the "Database to Update" field, browse to the "SWBrowser.mdb" file in the default directory "C:\Program Files\Fichiers communs\SolidWorks Data\lang\English\" (if on a main server, then browse to in there).
4. In the "Current Version Database" field, you can leave it blank.
5. Then click on UPDATE button to update the Toolbox with the diffrent configurations. (because by default, SW Toolbox parts come in 1 configuration, and others are added each time you creat one).
It worked for me...so enjoy it.
Colombo75
Industrial Designer
SW2006 SP1.0
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
How are you going to install any additional files if you don't first install it using the CD's or and Admin image?
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
ColeM CSWP
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
I compared the new toolbox directory with the backup and it appeared that the data was still there (# of files, file size of the toolbox directory, etc.) but that SWX wasn't recognizing this fact.
What happened?
Thanks,
Dave Gowans
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
You should check the toolbox.ini file and make sure that is looking in the right location for those TB parts.
Did you backup the *.mdb file? If the DB is missing the data that could cause the issue as well.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Toolbox data migration '05 to '06
Did you do a fresh install (i.e., removing al previous SW files and modif the registries)?
Did you target the right folder? (in this folder you should have at least these folders: Browser, CopiedParts, Lang, PartLibs) - to make sure you chose the right location check the file Toolbox.ini from SolidWorks\Toolbox folder.
If you don't have the right path, edit the Toolbox.ini file (don't forget the \ at the end, save it, restart SW, and make sure the Toolbox (which is an add-in) is loaded. If still doesn't work as it should, you need to reistall SW after replacing the whole data folder with the backed-up one. Pay attention to input the right location and it's impossible to get a screw up again.