Inserting Fasteners (Basic)
Once you've installed QuickInsert, activated your license, and set up your save folder, you're ready to start inserting components into your SolidWorks assemblies.
This guide will show you how to:
Find and choose components
Switch profiles and use priorities
Insert parts via drag & drop
Include washers automatically
Add washers to already inserted components
(Optional) Preview tool access with ToolChecker
🧭 Step 1: Open the QuickInsert Form
Open SolidWorks and load your assembly
Go to the QuickInsert tab in the CommandManager
Click the Main Form button
🔍 Step 2: Find and Choose Components
Inside the Main Form, you can browse or search for fasteners:
🔸 Browse by Category
Components are grouped by type (e.g., bolts, washers, screws) and then subcategorized by standard (e.g., DIN 912)
🔸 Use the Search Bar
Quickly filter by part name, type, or size (e.g.,
DIN 125)Matches will update instantly as you type
🔁 Step 3: Change Profiles
You can switch between user profiles directly in the Main Form:
Select a different profile from the Profile dropdown at the top
Profiles control:
Language
Save paths
Naming and folder rules
Material translations
💡 Profiles let you switch from English to Croatian part names or match different team standards instantly.
🎯 Step 4: Use Priority Filtering
Each component is marked with a priority:
🟢 Green – Recommended (OK to use)
🟡 Yellow – Usable, but not preferred
🔴 Red – Do not use
In the Main Form, you can filter by:
Show All – display all components
Show Preferred Only – display only recommended parts
Show Preferred and Optional – display usable and recommended parts
🖱 Step 5: Insert via Drag & Drop (with Optional Washers)
In the Main Form, you can enable or disable washer insertion using the "Add Washer" checkbox:
✅ Checked: When enabled, you can select:
Washer type (e.g. DIN 125)
Material
Quantity (e.g. 1, 2 per fastener)
❌ Unchecked: No washers will be added when inserting the fastener.
Each component also has a default washer defined. If no changes are made, this default will be used automatically.
To insert a component:
Select a component from the list
(Optional) Enable Add Washer and set washer properties
Drag the component onto a face in your SolidWorks model
QuickInsert will insert the fastener, and then automatically place the washer(s) behind it (if enabled)
💡 You’ll be able to change default washer settings for each component on a separate settings page.
➕ Step 6: Add Washers to Existing Components
You can also add washers to already inserted fasteners:
Select the existing fastener(s)
Choose Add Washer from the context menu or toolbar
You can:
Use the currently selected washer dimension
Or let QuickInsert automatically detect the correct washer size based on standard and material
This helps standardize assemblies even when washers weren’t included initially.
🛠 Optional: Use ToolChecker
ToolChecker checks if wrenches, allen keys, or torque tools can reach a fastener.
Select a component in the assembly
Click the ToolChecker button
Visual overlays show clearance and direction of tool access
✅ Done!
You now know how to:
Find and filter components
Switch profiles and use best-practice filtering
Insert fasteners with washers
Retroactively add washers
(Optionally) check tool accessibility
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