Benefits
Challenges Faced in SOLIDWORKS
It is critical to be able to search for existing files efficiently in order to avoid making duplicate models and to identify or locate them. Furthermore, to find a drawing you have to name it after its model.
Solutions in CustomTools
All files are indexed, enabling you to quickly search or locate them afterwards based on project or properties. Drawing name can differ from its model, allowing you to create configuration specific drawings.
Searching SOLIDWORKS Files
Where Used
Open SOLIDWORKS Drawings
Locate SOLIDWORKS Files in Explorer
Case Study: Palmse Trailer
Why Did They Need CustomTools?
- Time spent to search for files
- Duplicate files were sometimes created
- Difficulties to locate SOLIDWORKS files
What Solution Did We Provide to Solve Their Problem?
- Search files based on custom property value
- Access other CUSTOMTOOLS functionalities from the search results
- Search for files using specific material or by cutting technology
How the Solution Helped Them to Solve Their Problem?
- There are no more duplicate files
- Productivity has increased
- Easier to reuse existing files in new projects
Properties
| Basic | Professional | |
| Search files based on custom property values | checked | checked |
| Drag & drop from search results | checked | checked |
| Configurable search pane | checked | checked |
| Free search | checked | checked |
| Support configuration specific drawings | checked | checked |
| Search based on BOM part number | checked | checked |
| Identify all drawings made for a model | checked | checked |
| Locate a file in Windows Explorer | checked | checked |
All product features → CustomTools Datasheet (PDF)
Contact Us
If you have any questions, we’re here to help!
Simply fill out our contact form, and we’ll get back to you within one business day.