When toolbox prompts error could not find standard database as below. The path to specify under Toolbox/Holewizard is up to …SOLIDWORKS Data This helps us to identify the respective folder for SOLIDWORKS version. It is important to specify the folder names for both of these installs.
#Solidworks 2017 importing other files install
Toolbox : When install SOLIDWORKS from Installation manager the path for SOLIDWORKS install and Toolbox. However you can set the prompt option to allow template selection.
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When you navigate to File > Open menu > click References to know the external reference file paths. If you are working with files across network then make sure the file paths are added to this location.
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Reference documents are the ones where SOLIDWORKS searches the documents when you select option ‘Search file locations for external references’. Reference Documents: There is often confusion between ‘search paths’ and ‘referenced documents’. This article will help you to understand some important file locations: The option to set file location is set under Tools > Options > System Options > File locations.
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File location is an important aspect while working with files over network, template or profile etc.