Problem

This article goes over how to configure Permissions for the Toolbox. For more information on other Toolbox topics, review this article: Comprehensive Toolbox Guide

For best practices for sharing a Toolbox: What Are the Best Practices for Using a Shared SOLIDWORKS Toolbox? – Hawk Ridge Systems

Solution

Follow the steps below to modify the Permissions in the Toolbox:

1. In Windows Search, type "Toolbox Settings" to bring up Toolbox Settings 20XX and open it

2. Once the toolbox is open, select "Set permissions" to modify Permissions

   

3. Now the Permissions window is displayed with a variety of settings that can be adjusted

   

4. Password: Click Create/Change to create a password. The next time you open the Configure Data dialog box, click Login and enter the password to gain change access. An administrator creates a password and sets permissions for various Toolbox functions. Other users can view, but not modify, the restricted functions without the administrative password.
5. Allow editing of Content: When cleared, the data on the Content tab is view-only.
6. Allow editing of Properties: When cleared, the options on the Properties tab are view-only.
7. Allow adding of parts to Toolbox: When cleared, you cannot add parts to the library of Toolbox components.
8. Allow editing of Favorites: When cleared, you cannot add or change Favorites in the Toolbox property manager.
9. Allow editing of Configuration Name/File Name: When cleared, you cannot add or change configuration or file name in the Toolbox property manager.
10. Settings: Specify how settings are applied in a multi-user environment.
11. Smart Fasteners: Specify how Smart Fasteners settings are applied in a multi-user environment.

12. Once we are done configuring the Toolbox, click the Save icon at the top left to save the Toolbox

    

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.