Setup of SolidWorks Template File Paths

VTube-LASER and VTube-STEP can create SolidWorks tubes automatically if SolidWorks is installed on the same computer as VTube. SolidWorks TEMPLATE paths must be setup for this connection to work. The reason is that VTube will attempt to automatically create a new part file before drawing the tube. Follow these steps to setup SolidWorks.

VTube Build Errors Without the SolidWorks Paths Setup

Without a template path setup you will see error screens like these in this order when you attempt to build a part in SolidWorks:

Setup SolidWorks with Default Templates

The solution is to setup the Default TEMPLATE path in Tools / Options following these steps.

Step 1: Move the mouse over the menu arrow to the right of the SolidWorks logo in the upper right corner.

Step 2: Move the mouse to Tools and down to Options - Click on Options

Step 3: Click on Default Templates in the left column

Step 4: Choose the template files

Click on the ellipses buttons to setup the default path in these boxes. SolidWorks will suggest a file that already exists on the disk. Click on that file.

Fill in all three boxes with filenames.

Click on OK. SolidWorks is ready to receive VTube commands.

Other Pages

• VTube-LASER
• VTube-STEP
• Benderlink
• Benderlink for SolidWorks