How to setup SOLIDWORKS toolbox using the toolbox configured by Abby and saved in the PDM. This must be done if you are going to use hardware from the toolbox for NER assemblies so that the hardware is coming from a folder also saved in the PDM.
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Setup:
go to SOLIDWORKS options
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hole wizard/toolbox
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navigate to the NER PDM top level folder and then go to Hardware and select the folder named SOLIDWORKS Data
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Click OK
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How to use hardware from the toolbox:
open the Design Library panel on the right of your screen
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repeat for a nut on the other side for example
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Notice how solidworks has added those two parts to your feature tree with names corresponding to the specific diameter/length of hardware that you chose. Also, since the toolbox is saved in PDM, your assembly should have no problem being checked back into PDM and others who have setup the toolbox properly can see them too.
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