It does not matter whether your parts have one or multiple configurations. Lightning is meant to work with any fastener file, Toolbox or not. If you are using the Toolbox and/or need a new library, we have a great one for sale. Lightning does not come with any fastener files, so it needs an existing library. Does Lightning work with my existing library? We only use existing files and configurations that are in your database. We strongly believe this is the right way to do it. And now all assemblies that use this part are marked dirty and need to be re-saved. This changes your files, clutters up your library and creates configurations that you cannot buy. When the Toolbox cannot find a configuration that you ask for, it will just make a new one. We never edit your existing SOLIDWORKS fasteners You can even click a button multiple times, which is great for changing the length quickly. If we find such a part or configuration, we replace the selected component. We’ll search your database for a bigger diameter version of the selected fastener(s) with the same length and material.
USING SOLIDWORKS TOOLBOX ISO
You have to fill this database only once and we can extract data from filenames and configuration names, so you don’t have to enter all data manually.īecause we know your available lengths and diameter for a certain ISO fastener, we can easily switch to a longer/shorter version. We create a simple database with all your fastener data. Change the length or diameter in one click When you do it this way, the seed position is always correct 🙂 6.
When you drag a part into your assembly from the Include hole wizard button, Lightning finds the hole wizard feature that created that hole. The third option is new, so it’s not in the video yet.
USING SOLIDWORKS TOOLBOX PLUS
Add a single fastener plus a derived pattern – using drag and drop.Add a single fastener – using drag and drop.Once you have selected a type, size and material, we give you three options:
USING SOLIDWORKS TOOLBOX HOW TO
Add a derived pattern automaticallyĪs you may have noticed, the gif/video above also shows how to add a derived pattern. That way you never have to worry about the washer material again. You can store which washer material (like Steel 200HV zinc or A2) should be used for which bolt materials (like Steel 8.8 zinc or A2-70). You can select a default washer type and None is an option. You add the bolt, then we add the washer. You want to add a bolt, but you need to add a washer first to get the mate references to work. The current workflow for adding a washer under a bolt or nut is backwards. Notice the white bar at the top of the window? If you preselect a hole, we’ll show the hole size and preselect the matching fastener diameter. If your parts have mate references, SOLIDWORKS adds a concentric and coincident mate when you drag the part onto a hole. Just pick a type, diameter, length and material, then drag the part into your assembly. With Lightning, we let you make one simple decision at a time. When I do it, I usually find the correct diameter, then a file with the correct length and the wrong diameter and the cycle continues. We humans are not built to search like that. You now have to select the right diameter, length and material, just from the filename. The thumbnails are nearly useless, but loading those thumbnails makes it so slow. But the Design library is slow, loading this folder took 4 seconds! When you add your fasteners to the Design Library, it looks like the image on the right.
We built Lightning, an add-in that makes it easy to search your library and add fasteners (including washers) to your assembly. So we decided to improve the process ourselves.
You still have to scroll through endless lists of filenames. Working with fasteners in SOLIDWORKS hasn’t improved in recent years.
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