I create an assembly on my computer using toolbox items such as bolts and save it on our network. When that same assembly gets opened up downstairs on a different computer, Solidworks changes the configuration of some of the toolbok items to different sizes. Example would be a plate that I put a 1/8 dowel pin in, when opened downstairs, it puts a 1/2 pin in there instead. Both computers are SW2006, only differance being im at sp2.0, downstairs is at sp0.0 Could the different service pack be the issue? Also, is it more beneficial to put the toolbox on the network? I have assigned configuration specific properties to most of the toolbox item I regularly use.
Toolbox Issue
Dec 30, 2005
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Matey....What ye don't be understandin is tat you 'ave multiple toolbox databases on deck! Ye need to be sharin' t' same scurry database, or ye will continue to blow ye feet off!!!!
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Yep. HAve a look at Matt Lombard's Rules of Thumb section for some informative tips on using toolbox.
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Solved the problem by moving my toolbox to the network, and changing the toolbox.ini file to point to it on all computers.
And isnt talk like a pirate day sept 20th????
Aye, atta way Mikey! I speak like a pirate on the 20th too....
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Also have a look at the official document on this subject.
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Sounds like a "Down Under" Pirate to me. Very refreshing..
Sounds like a "Down Under" Pirate to me. Very refreshing..
Have you tried doing a "Save As" and clicking the references button? This usually works for me when i insert screws and nuts.
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