Which library of standard components (fasteners) is the most complete and/or optimized in SolidWorks?

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Hello

Which library of standard components, mainly for fasteners, is in your opinion the most complete and/or optimized for use in SolidWorks?

Here is the list of libraries I can think of but there may be others : Padlock (PARTcommunity), TraceParts, 3D ContentCentral, Visiativ libraries, Toolbox.

For my part, I used a lot of TraceParts when I was working in aero on Catia V5 and the Toolbox since I've been on SolidWorks.

The problem that with the Toolbox I don't necessarily find all types of screws, for example: self-drilling screws. I saw that Visiativ had developed its own libraries but I don't know what it's worth. I also like the screws of the Toolobox because they are easily modifiable to create configurations or other.

That's why before I start or not in a new tool, I'd like some user feedback, so get your keyboards ;-)

Thank you

Antho

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The visitaiv library is rather nice and customizable.

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For my part, the answer is: none!

The level of detail does not always correspond to the final needs, the control of properties is tricky (unused properties/phantoms, etc...)

And the "3D Imports" screws are an aberration, and generate a big waste of time...

The best library is the one adapted to the needs of the company, so the one developed in-house, with the desired and optimized level of detail, and total control of all the properties, etc...

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Ditto @ olivier +1

The only good library is this homemade one

It's Like pancakes

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;-)

Edit: @gt22 what message are you talking about from @leblanc? I don't see it??

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If it's like pancakes, there's no picture, being also Breton (from the Nantes region ;-) )

Afterwards, if it's just to have the visual of a screw on a plan, configurable libraries especially in configuration save time rather than having all types of screws to create with all dimensions.

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Hello, for me it's the same, the best screw library I have is the one I've been carrying around since high school and that I feed as and when I need it. 

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@ Olivier I have on the spot total confusion of the name 

Forgive me 

@+ ;-)

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I think I'm going to start with the Visiativ library which can be easily integrated into SolidWorks in its entirety and which is a good base that we will enhance if necessary to finally have a homemade library ;-)

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