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you want to add your own library, or use piping elements. Problem: the “design library” folder doesn’t appear. <\/p>\n

                Expectations                                 Vs                   Reality<\/h4>\n

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SOLUTION :<\/h3>\n

Step 1: Make files visible in Windows Explorer<\/h3>\n

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  1. Open Windows Explorer<\/li>\n
  2. click on display<\/li>\n
  3. click to show<\/li>\n
  4. Show hidden elements\n

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    \n\n\n\n
     The aim is to display the “ProgramData” folder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

     <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 2: Add the folder to the design library<\/h3>\n

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      \n
    1. Open SOLIDWORKS and click on options
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    2. In the system options tab, click on file location
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    3. Select “Design library” in the “Show folders for” section 
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    4. Click on “add\n<\/li>\n
    5. Select the folder “C:\\ProgramData\\SOLIDWORKS\\SOLIDWORKS 2024\\design library” and click on OK<\/li>\n
    6. Validate all and close<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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