Symbol Library

3D Design
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Hi all

I'm currently doing a drawing for a project, I need to put weld symbols on it.
The problem is that I couldn't access it, I don't understand why, I tried to take the files from my colleagues but it doesn't change anything.
Here is my concern:

I click on the following icon:
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This window opens:
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I click on this button:
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And this error message appears:
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What can I do, I can't find a solution.
Thank you in advance for your advice.

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Hello;
I think it's about fixing the " file location" in the Solidworks system settings":

See: Symbol library file  => point to the location of the GTOL file. SYM

https://help.solidworks.com/2021/french/solidworks/sldworks/t_symbol_library_file_location.htm

Note:
From what I understand you are several in your BE, in this case I advise you to copy this type of file to a new shared location (server) and to point all the PCs to this location.

  • Prevents loss of changes when updating Solidworks.
  • Allows you to compare (or share if all PCs have the same type of Solidworks license) the settings of one PC against the other.

ps: This can apply to 95% of the files presented in the editable list of locations above.

ps2: Also remember to save your Solidworks settings (at the slightest change) to avoid this kind of disappointment... All you have to do is reload your settings...
https://help.solidworks.com/2025/french/solidworks/sldworks/c_solidworks_settings_wizard.htm

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Hello

I don't know which version of SW you are using, but for my part, the gtol file is in this location. For my part it's called gtol97.sym
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If you edit the list of file locations in system options/options, it's the line " symbol library files" I think I remember.
This is where you need to grab the path above

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