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Lightning 2.9.4

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed hiding progress bar when loading samples.

Lightning 2.9.3

Added the ability to ignore certain configurations. Changed the minimum SOLIDWORKS version to 2021.

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New Features

  • Added a way to skip/ignore configurations. Skips PreviewCfg Toolbox configuration automatically.
  • Added checking if a selected washer is from a future SOLIDWORKS version.

Improvements

  • Changed minimum SOLIDWORKS version to 2021.
  • Moved saving database to last step of the Settings window.
  • Simplified window for changing Toolbox Flag.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed reading database location from HKLM Registry key.
  • Fixed getting mates for certain fastener models.
  • Fixed alignment of copy-paste buttons.

Lightning 2.9.2

Improved the settings window and added getting the database folder from a Local Machine key. Improved compatibility with the next Drew update.

New Features

  • Added fastener type: nut without washer.
  • Added getting database folder from HKLM in Registry.
  • Added remaining time in settings when loading folders.
  • Added copy/paste buttons when adding washer materials in the settings.

Improvements

  • Improved help text for duplicate configurations.
  • Improved the look of the standards in the Select Fastener window.
  • Limited database migration popup to once per day.
  • Added a confirmation box when closing the settings without saving.
  • Improved reloading a file/folder when it fails in the settings.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed thumbnail for Hexagon Socket Countersunk.
  • Fixed checking for unique configurations in settings.
  • Fixed not recognizing assembly-level cut-extrude holes.
  • Fixed setting selected hole size if there is only one standard.
  • Fixed the Updater mixing up products.
  • Fixed not applying XML data in the settings.

Lightning 2.9.1

We fixed an issue that made it impossible to request a license.

Lightning 2.9

Added support for cut-extrude holes, all pattern types and relative file paths. Made loading files in settings faster.

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New Features

  • Added support for cut extrudes holes.
  • Added support for all pattern types.
  • Added support for relative file paths.
  • Made loading folders in the settings faster.
  • Made loading folders cancelable.
  • Added progress bar when loading folders in the settings.
  • Added options panel to the Add/Replace fastener window.
  • Added version check when replacing a file.
  • Added preventing the computer to go to sleep when loading the settings.
  • Added debug mode for loading configurations and applying XML data.

Improvements

  • Added loading XMLs for new subfolders.
  • Made columns narrower when hiding stock levels or counts.
  • Moved buttons in Panel 1: folders of the settings to the bottom.
  • Added selecting the first diameter smaller than the hole.
  • Marked sample files as read-only.
  • Added showing the number of fasteners to be replaced.
  • Added bolt type that doesn’t need a washer.
  • Added error catching when we cannot add a file because a file with the same name is already present.
  • Updated minimum solidworks version to 2020.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed replacing identical fasteners.

Lightning 2.8.4

Fixed compatibility with other add-ins. Added support for assemblies.

New Features

  • Added support for assemblies, with and without length.

Improvements

  • Improved error handling when the add-in does not start up.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed clash with Drew 4.2.

Lightning 2.8.3

Added support for SolidWorks (Connected) 2025

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Lightning 2.8.2

Improved compatibility with other add-ins.

Improvements

  • Improved compatibility with other add-ins.
  • Improved error message when add-in does not load.

Lightning 2.8.1

Added a Diameter2 column for shims and washers. Improved checking if two components are unique.

New Features

  • Added a second Diameter column for washers and shims that have an outer diameter.

Improvements

  • Improved checking if two fasteners are unique.
  • Added a list of identical configurations to the Settings window so it’s easier to debug.
  • Added preventing of adding numerical tags to a pattern twice.

Lightning 2.8

Added locking rotations, redesigned the Settings and Database Management windows.

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New Features

  • Added locking rotation of components, even though the part is not a Toolbox part.
  • Added stock level of selected component to the top when replacing a fastener.
  • Added loading the free samples when starting up for the first time.
  • Added a button to the Database Management window to reload the current database.

Improvements

  • Added selecting washers again after changing the length.
  • Simplified the Database Management window.
  • Prevent identical configurations in the settings so you don’t have to choose one later on.
  • Added blocking adding a washer to a subassembly instead of trying and failing.
  • Updated the samples to our new fastener library.
  • Updated oldest supported version to SolidWorks 2019.
  • Added fastener types.
  • Added a Database Management button to the toolbar.
  • Replaced storing personal settings per solidworks session with a single XML file.
  • Updated thumbnail images.
  • Replaced 8 properties with data read from XML with single ImportSetttings property.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Skip Component button not being enabled when replacing fasteners.
  • Fixed updating data for existing fasteners when refreshing a folder in the settings.
  • Fixed mates being added to twice when adding a washer.
  • Fixed the ‘future version file’ warning not being visible.
  • Fixed showing Drew text in the License window.