What I do is start a new assy bring in the toolbox part, then from the assy tree open the SW part in a new window, close the assembly. Also, I recommend breaking the link to the toolbox part immediately after using the part. Yes, I agree, that the toolbox is missing some types of harware like English Flange Hex Bolts, but before you write-off the SW toolbox completely remember that I believe most fasteners there have smart mates included and this can be a real timesaver when used with feature-driven patterns. Updraft RE: Looking for a better Solidworks Toolbox? drawoh (Mechanical) 5 Jan 11 17:52 What fasteners are you using that aren't in TB? Its library is quite extensive. TB does not make multiple instances of identical part files. Once a particular fastener is called for its part file is referenced if it already exists or a new part is generated if this is the first time it has been referenced. We have our system set to create a new part for each instance as this turned out to be much faster than the alternative of letting TB create new configs. When we do learn of this we simply edit the definition in TB and it even corrects those parts already in use. On rare occassions we have found that our hardware was a different dimension than the Toolbox part. One of the best things we did was to have an intern go through our parts list and setup TB with our fasteners (P/N and descriptions matching our ERP).
We use the Toolbox extensively for its fasteners. Once we establish the fastener as a regular part we buy it from our local distributor. We only use McM-C for finding stuff and getting it fast, usually for prototypes. Have you used the solids for fasteners from McMaster-Carr? Accurately detailed, but too much detail - no need for an actual helical thread in most models.
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