What is QuickInsert?
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QuickInsert is a productivity-boosting SolidWorks add-in that helps engineers insert fasteners and standard parts into assemblies in just a few clicks. It removes repetitive work and standardizes part placement across projects and teams.
Manually inserting bolts, washers, or custom fasteners can be:
Time-consuming
Repetitive
Error-prone
QuickInsert simplifies this by letting you:
Pick a fastener → Drag/drop to insert into assembly
Preview tool access with ToolChecker
Use a central SQLite database for fast, standardized part access
QuickInsert is designed with real engineering workflows in mind — here are some of the key features that make it powerful, flexible, and fast:
Select fasteners using a categorized interface with intuitive groups and sub-groups — or quickly find components using the search bar. Fasteners are inserted via drag and drop, and users can choose to automatically include one or more washers during placement for a complete, one-click operation.
Speed up modifications across multiple components. Select a group of fasteners and change:
Type
Diameter
Material
Profile (e.g. from “English” to “Croatian”)
With one click, QuickInsert replaces all selected components with the updated ones — fast and consistent across the whole assembly.
Before you finalize a design, ToolChecker helps ensure it’s actually buildable. You can visually check if common tools like wrenches, allen keys, and torque keys can reach and operate the fastener for assembly or disassembly.
QuickInsert supports custom user profiles to adapt to your team or regional standards. Each profile controls:
Naming language
Save path and folder structure
Naming conventions
Material translations
And more...
All components inserted with QuickInsert are real parts, stored locally and directly used in your assemblies. No temporary or ghost files — just fully managed, properly saved fasteners ready for production.
QuickInsert is built for:
Mechanical engineers
Product designers
Technical teams using metric fasteners
Anyone looking to speed up their SolidWorks workflow
Whether you're a solo user or working in a larger company, QuickInsert helps you build assemblies faster and more accurately.
SolidWorks: 2018 or newer
Windows: 10 or 11
Admin rights required for installation
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