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If you have an existing part or assembly file
that you want to add to the Design Library
you can do so pretty easily. In the Design Library
pane there is a button for “Add to Library.”
This tool makes it easy to add a file to a specific
location in the Design Library and change the file name.
One thing to be aware of is if you have a part with existing custom properties. If your part includes a “Custom Property for Description” the text for that property will be wiped out when using “Add to Library.” Any other custom properties within the part will remain intact.
There are two work-arounds for this issue. One is to go to File, then Properties and Copy the text from the Description and then paste it into the Options area of the “Add to Library” dialog box. The other is to not use “Add to Library” and to do a Save As and point it to the desired Design Library location. Note: if you want to maintain any existing links between the part and assemblies it is used in the DO NOT check the “Save as Copy” option.
Additional Note: We at CATI have a Service Request out with SolidWorks at this time to get this issue resolved. Please check the CATI Blog (http://blog.cati.com/) for updates to this issue as well as finding additional Tips and Tricks from the CATI Support Staff.
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