How to mark a part as a fastener

[lakewood]

I am wondering if it is possible to mark a part (somewhere in the properties) as a fastener so when I make a section view & select exclude fasteners that section doesn't cut through that part.

Thanks for help

 

[ctopher]

Add it to your toolbox.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 06
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[Stoker]

Use the customer property "IsFastener" (Property type = number, value = 1)

 

[engAlright]

There is a default custom property called "isFastener" that can be set for a part document. If the isFastener property is set to 1 than that part will not be included in assembly interference checks, when used in an assembly

From what I understand Toolbox parts have this property set by default.

 

[lakewood]

thanks I will try it.

 

[lakewood]

I tried it but for some reason didn't work...not sure if I am missing something.
Also, when I make section view, and in section scope I check "Exclude fasteners" SW still cut through them.
Is there any other setting??
Thanks.

 

[SBaugh]

Go to C:\Program Files\SolidWorks06\Toolbox\data utilities and use the application sldsetdocprop.exe this will fix the issue that you are having.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[lakewood]

sBaugh, how do you mean to use it? I found it and when I open it has different options like add files, add directories and so on...what should I do here?

Thanks a lot..

 

[SBaugh]

If you want to set the property select "Property State Yes". then browse to the files/directories and select "Update status". You will not see anything happen. but if you check the files you should see the IsFastener set.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[lakewood]

Thanks Scott