Since Toolbox is fully integrated with SOLIDWORKS CAD and SOLIDWORKS PDM software, you can utilize Smart Part Technology to automate your entire assembly process – bolts, washers, and nuts, one stack or a hundred, properly assembled in a few clicks. In the future consider a different save location for these as they are items that are best saved in a separate folder than the SOLIDWORKS default locations. The Toolbox drop-down menu offers access to calculators and other library-feature type tools. The SolidWorks Toolbox Browser adds the more popular fastener creation tools found in the Task Pane. Just indicate your hole or thread size and click – there’s your part. Then make sure you backup any templates, sheet formats, toolbox data, design library, and other custom items. The difference between these two is that the SolidWorks Toolbox adds the tools accessed through the Toolbox drop-down menu, shown in Figure 10.9. Now you can select and place the right part in the right hole in seconds. With SOLIDWORKS Toolbox you have instant access to an entire encyclopedia of standard components. Step 2: In Toolbox, select page 2, this will take you to the customize hardware section of Toolbox. SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Standard Parts Library With the add-in turned on, right click any of the standard folders and select Configure. This is obvious when selecting items because you have the ability to preselect items in the graphics area, or the feature tree, then issue the command or function. With SOLIDWORKS Selection Sets you are not to locked into a particular workflow, or sequence, of picks and clicks.
Only Toolbox allows you to take advantage of SOLIDWORKS Smart Part Technology, a unique capability that automates assembly tasks. SOLIDWORKS is very flexible about letting you execute your designs and perform your work in a manner that suits you.
SOLIDWORKS TOOLBOX ITEM PROFESSIONAL
SOLIDWORKS Toolbox is included with SOLIDWORKS Professional and SOLIDWORKS Premium, the premium brand in affordable 3D CAD software. SOLIDWORKS Toolbox is a time-saving library of Smart Parts and Supplier Standard Components, fully integrated with SOLIDWORKS.