
This will allow changes to be made to this file which is what we’re about to do. sldedb” that you will have to right-click on, select Properties, and be sure that the file is not set to Read Only. Within this folder, there will be a file named “ swbrowser. Navigate to the following location, ‘C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS\Toolbox\lang\English’. Now that the backup has been created, we can begin the process of manually updating your toolbox. Right-click on the SOLIDWORKS Data folder and hit Copy, and then right-click in the same folder (or on your Desktop if you prefer) and choose to Paste it. The entire toolbox folder, by default, is named “SOLIDWORKS Data” and can be found in the following location: ‘C:\SOLIDWORKS Data’. Your toolbox can typically be found in the default location in your C: Drive. Since Toolbox is fully integrated with SOLIDWORKS CAD you can simply drag and drop the desired components from the design library section on your Task pane. Grooves You can add industry standard O-ring and retaining-ring grooves to your cylindrical model. Cams You can create cams with fully-defined motion paths and follower types.


Let’s jump right into it and start by making a copy of your already existing toolbox version that you’d like to upgrade as a backup copy. Toolbox Library You can browse Toolbox components in the Toolbox library and use them in your designs. Step 1: Make a copy of your existing Toolbox Have you upgraded to SOLIDWORKS 2019, but forgot to have SOLIDWORKS automatically update the toolbox? I’ll be going over exactly how to perform a manual update to the toolbox utilizing an adapter found within your SOLIDWORKS files that can do it all for you.
