3 Solutions for How to Fix Solidworks Could Not Access the Item in the Database Error

Solidworks Could Not Access the Item in the Database
Solidworks Could Not Access the Item in the Database

Have you ever encountered the error “SolidWorks Database Missing, Complete functionality won’t be available”?

Solidworks database missing message

This just indicates that a key database file or item could not be located by the Hole Wizard/Toolbox feature. Here, we’ll talk about solutions for the situation when Solidworks can’t access a crucial database file or object.

Fixes for Solidworks Could Not Access the Item in the Database Error

  1. Manually update SolidWorks Toolbox

In order to update your toolbox, we first create a backup copy of the current version. Usually, the default spot on your C: Drive is where you may find your toolbox. The default name for the whole toolbox folder is “SOLIDWORKS Data.”

Using the right mouse button, choose the SOLIDWORKS Data folder, copy it, and then select paste from the context menu. We can start the process of manually upgrading your toolbox after the backup has been made. Go to ” C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS\Toolbox\lang\English” on your file system.

You must right-click on the file “swbrowser.sldedb” located in this folder, choose Properties, and check to make sure it is not set to Read Only. This will make it possible to make the modifications we’re going to make to this file.

File properties choose read-only

Afterward, navigate to ” C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS\Toolbox\data utilities.” locate the “UpdateBrowserData.exe” program, etc. Run as Administrator by selecting it with the right mouse button.

Run as administrator for UpdateBrowserData

Make sure that the location in the box is set to the appropriate place in the “Database to Update” column. (C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS\Toolbox\lang\English\swbrowser.sldedb).

The updater should start operating after you click the Update button at the bottom of the window. The updating of all your toolbox files can take a few minutes.

Update toolbox database window

  1. Adjust TOOLBOX

Write permissions may be the issue if the toolbox is kept in a remote location. Typically, SOLIDWORKS installs a local toolbox during first installations. Using this local toolbox as a reference allows you to update the installation.

Find Copy Settings Wizard in the Start Menu. Launch SOLIDWORKS Tools 20xx and then choose Copy Settings Wizard. Decide to Save Settings.

Solidworks copy settings wizard window

Only the System Options option must be kept; however, additional settings may also be stored. When everything is set up, click Finish to generate the backup file.

Solidworks copy settings wizard check only system options

The referenced toolbox has to be modified next. Launch SOLIDWORKS, select Tools > Options, and then locate HoleWizard / Toolbox under System Options.

Locate hole wizard and toolbox folder

Change the file location by clicking the menu (…). By default, SOLIDWORKS will set up a toolbox at C: SOLIDWORKS Data. The directory should be modified to match the one displayed.

If there are several toolboxes, each one will have a unique number. Pick the biggest figure. Make sure to choose that toolbox location if you updated the toolbox installation to match the year of installation.

  1. Carry out SolidWorks repair

If SOLIDWORKS is running, stop it. Disable the User Account Controls and any antivirus programs already operating on the computer. Search for the installation media. The file set(s) needed to install and/or upgrade to the current product version and any service packs will be included in the installation media.

It is necessary for the installation media to be in the same place that the installation and/or upgrade were first executed. Launch Control Panel, then choose Programs and Features. Select Change by doing a right-click on the SOLIDWORKS Product.

Click the Next option after selecting Repair the individual installation (on this computer).

Repair individual installation solidworks

A list of every SOLIDWORKS product that is presently installed on the machine will be visible. Click the Repair button after choosing the product(s) that need to be fixed. The repair will start.

Depending on the products chosen, the duration of the operation might change. It will take about twenty minutes to complete the repair if SOLIDWORKS is the only option. A summary page will show up once the repair is finished. After selecting OK, the installation manager will shut off.