Toolbox Reference Problem
Toolbox Reference Problem
(OP)
I'm having problems with Toolbox-generated parts over-writing my in-assembly fasteners. I save my Toolbox-generated parts in the directory with the project I'm working on and in the past, this didn't happen. Since I don't work in a multiple-user environment, this works out fine for me and my fasteners never get lost/FUBAR when exporting or doing any other updates.
My previous system/installation had whatever options were required to make this work without problems. My current/new installation does not, and if I close and assembly that uses Toolbox fasteners (where I've saved them in a custom location under custom names), SolidWorks automatically goes back to the default Toolbox directory and reloads the parts directly from there. Major problem. In short, I want Toolbox ONLY for part generation and would like to sever all other references to Toolbox--permanently.
How do I do that?
Thanks!
My previous system/installation had whatever options were required to make this work without problems. My current/new installation does not, and if I close and assembly that uses Toolbox fasteners (where I've saved them in a custom location under custom names), SolidWorks automatically goes back to the default Toolbox directory and reloads the parts directly from there. Major problem. In short, I want Toolbox ONLY for part generation and would like to sever all other references to Toolbox--permanently.
How do I do that?
Thanks!
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
A people governed by fear cannot value freedom.






RE: Toolbox Reference Problem
Either one of these help?
http://grabcad.com/questions/break-reference-to-toolbox
https://gtechwi.com/break-reference-to-toolbox/
Chris, CSWA
SolidWorks 14
SolidWorks Legion
RE: Toolbox Reference Problem
Jeff Mirisola, CSWE
My Blog
RE: Toolbox Reference Problem
Eric
RE: Toolbox Reference Problem
I'm surprised the tool built into SW Chris linked to only works with one part at a time. Might work in a pinch, but is otherwise too laborious to be of good use.
Thanks again!
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
A people governed by fear cannot value freedom.
RE: Toolbox Reference Problem
Colin Fitzpatrick CSWP(aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
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