Using Design Library Features In Solidworks 2007 1

[neiljones898]

I can't make heads or tails of the Solidworks 2007 Design Library interface. I'm trying to insert the Dimple Forming Tool found in the Solidworks 2007 Design Library Emboss folder. I'm not able to use the tab button to change the orientation of the Dimple as I hold down the left mouse button and drag the Dimple to the part. In the Solidworks Property Manager under Placement Plane I have picked the face on the part where I want the Dimple to appear. Under References SolidWorks appears to want a point and another plane. What am I doing wrong as I can't place the Dimple at all. Any pointers, tips, tutorials on using the Solidworks 2007 Design Library will be appreciated.

 

[JMirisola]

Right click on the form tools folder in the design library and make sure that 'Forming Tools Folder' is checked. Once this is done, you should be able to drag the library part onto the pertinent face.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP

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[neiljones898]

That did it. Thank you, Jeff.