Use the to add a tool to the list.

Next, adjust the tool's settings.

Select the tool type:


 


The "Application" type allows you to launch any executable file from myCADtools or another application (Excel, Word, etc.).

The Macro type allows you to run a specific macro function.

The Document type allows you to open any Excel, Word, or PDF document, or any image (jpg, png, etc.). You can also directly trigger an Integration action on the active document; see the chapter: Automatically Triggering an Integration Action

The "Website" type provides direct access to a web page.

The "Separator" type allows you to insert a space between the tool icons on the toolbar.


For all types (except the Separator type), you specify a name for the tool and select an icon (most image formats are supported). The icon should be small enough so as not to take up too much space—around 24 pixels, for example.


 


Optional information.


Next, for the first three types, you'll need to select the executable file, macro, or document to load.


 


This field is also used to specify the address for the web connection.


 


In some cases, you can specify an argument for the executable or the macro.


 


Visibility allows you to enable commands based on the type of active document (part, assembly, or drawing).


 


Icon on the toolbar.

 

You must specify an .ico file containing 3 images ( 20 x 20, 32 x 32, 40 x 40 pixels)

If you check this option, the tool will launch every time SOLIDWORKS starts. For example: connecting to a website or running a macro that opens a new part document and launches the SmartProperties utility.


 


When the " Enable Events " option is checked in the settings,you can link or trigger the tool based on an event.

For example, in this case, the tool will run every time a new SOLIDWORKS file is opened. You can select multiple events.


                     


These events typically use SOLIDWORKS APIs. For more details, please refer to the " SOLIDWORKS and Add-in API Help Topics " in the SOLIDWORKS online help.


Once the tools appear in the list, they are identified by a specific icon:

  • this icon indicates an ''Application'' type tool.
  • this icon indicates a "Macro" tool.
  • this icon indicates a ''Document'' type tool.
  • this icon indicates a ''Website'' type tool.
  • this icon indicates a ''Separator'' type tool.