🧩 Fix Toolbox Not Working / Missing Part Properties / Toolbox Items Greyed Out

This error usually pops up when trying to use Toolbox in SOLIDWORKS and it says:

❌ “Database is missing: swbrowser.sldedb”

This means the Toolbox database file is missing, moved, or not linked properly.

Let’s fix it step by step! 🔧

🔍 What Is swbrowser.sldedb?

• It’s the Toolbox database file used by SOLIDWORKS to manage hardware components (screws, nuts, bolts, washers, etc.)
• If this file is missing or not connected, Toolbox won’t work correctly.

✅ Step-by-Step Fix

📁 1. Locate the Missing swbrowser.sldedb File

You can usually find it here:

makefileCopyEditC:\SOLIDWORKS Data\lang\english\swbrowser.sldedb

If the file is not there, check other versions like:

javaCopyEditC:\SOLIDWORKS Data (2)\lang\english\

Still missing? Try searching for it:

1. Press Win + S
2. Search: swbrowser.sldedb

Copy the full path of the correct file.

⚙️ 2. Link the Toolbox Database in SOLIDWORKS

1. Open SOLIDWORKS
2. Go to Tools > Options
3. Choose Hole Wizard / Toolbox

Under “Toolbox Root Folder,” click Browse and select the folder that contains the swbrowser.sldedb file

✅ Example:

makefileCopyEditC:\SOLIDWORKS Data\

Click OK, restart SOLIDWORKS and try again.

💡 3. If Toolbox Still Doesn’t Work…

• Try Repairing SOLIDWORKS Toolbox from your installation media:
  • Go to Control Panel > Programs > SOLIDWORKS > Modify > Repair
• Make sure Toolbox is included in the installation — if it wasn’t installed, modify the setup and add it.

🧰 4. Restore Toolbox from Backup (If Missing Completely)

If you have no Toolbox installed:

1. Run the SOLIDWORKS installer again
2. Choose Modify installation
3. Check “Toolbox”
4. Let it reinstall the missing files

💬 Still Not Working?

It might be a case of:

• Corrupt Toolbox installation
• Wrong Windows permissions
• Version mismatch between Toolbox and your SOLIDWORKS

We can help you fix it remotely within minutes.

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