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User manual for the TSFP desktop application. Use the search to find a menu item or an action across all sections.
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Before starting the execution of some of the TSFP function the TSFP checks whether the SolidWorks is lunched. While working with the TSFP all the SolidWorks files must be closed in every application except the TSFP.
You can work with SolidWorks files via SolidWorks application while running the TSFP. But you must close all the files in the SolidWorks application before exiting the TSFP. Otherwise, it can lead to loss of some data in the parts/assemblies/drawings.
All files, which the TSFP operates must be without any design tree errors. If a SolidWorks loads a file with design tree error in mode 1 (without graphical display), the SolidWorks can give an alert message asking for some action from user. The problem is that the user is unaware of alert message. In such cases it will seems as if the TSFP and the SolidWorks are not responding. Actualy the TSFP will wait for a response from the SolidWorks and the SolidWorks will wait for response from the user. In this case you need to terminate the TSFP and the SolidWorks through the windows task manager.
Table row is considered active, if at least one cell of this row is selected.
There is a preview function in the TSFP. In order to display the preview window the TSFP creates a folder called «icons0» with images. «icons0» folder is located in the TSFP parent folder. Do not delete this folder while the TSFP running. After exiting the TSFP «icons0» folder will be deleted automatically.
N. B. When you select multiple cells, enter the value, press Enter, all the selected cells will have the same entered value.
AI chat can answer questions, explain, structure information, analyze provided data, and prepare text materials. The actions described below are integrated capabilities for working with TSFP, SolidWorks, and files. Enter the expected result in plain language. The chat selects the relevant action from the available capabilities. Actions that change the table, settings, SolidWorks documents, or files require confirmation before execution.
The response contains the SolidWorks version detected on the desktop computer.
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The response contains an image of the active SolidWorks graphics area without showing the rest of the screen.
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The response contains custom properties of the currently open SolidWorks part or assembly. If the model has several configurations, values are shown separately for each configuration.
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The response uses standard views of a part or assembly to describe the model shape and define suitable drawing views, dimensions, or preparation steps. The model and the current working view are not changed.
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The response contains recent SolidWorks documents with their paths and availability status.
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A new SolidWorks part is created from confirmed washer standard dimensions, and the Save As dialog is opened.
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A new SolidWorks square washer part is created from confirmed dimensions, and the Save As dialog is opened.
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A new SolidWorks hex nut part is created from confirmed thread and geometry dimensions, and the Save As dialog is opened.
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A new SolidWorks clevis pin part is created from confirmed dimensions, and the Save As dialog is opened.
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A square, rectangular or round hollow section is created as a new part or as a sketch on the selected plane, depending on the requested target.
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A new empty SolidWorks assembly is opened from the standard assembly template.
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A new empty SolidWorks part is opened from the standard part template.
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A new empty SolidWorks drawing is opened from the standard drawing template.
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After confirmation, the active SolidWorks drawing, part, or assembly is saved as a separate document template while the original document remains open.
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After confirmation, selected model or neutral-format files are inserted into the active SolidWorks assembly.
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After confirmation, files of the active saved assembly are moved into project folders and references are updated.
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After confirmation, a selected user macro is run through the active SolidWorks process.
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The response contains non-standard parts from the active assembly that do not yet have neighbouring drawings.
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After confirmation, preliminary SolidWorks drawings are created from the approved model scope and drawing plan.
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After confirmation, selected existing SolidWorks drawing files are opened.
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The response contains drawing structure, tables, or annotations without changing or saving the drawing.
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The response contains SolidWorks system option groups, current values, or applied setting changes.
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The response contains active document property settings or applied document-property changes. The document is not saved automatically.
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The active saved SolidWorks part or assembly is loaded into the TSFP table as a single row.
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The active saved SolidWorks assembly is loaded into the TSFP table together with the selected component scope.
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The response contains visible TSFP table columns and row values without changing the table.
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After confirmation, selected editable cells in the existing TSFP table receive new values.
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Rows are selected in the TSFP table for the next fill or save operation.
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After confirmation, selected rows receive position numbers in the TSFP table.
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After confirmation, selected rows receive configured author, checked by, and approved by values.
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After confirmation, selected rows receive the current date formatted by the TSFP date template.
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After confirmation, selected part rows receive a SolidWorks material link in the TSFP table.
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After confirmation, selected rows receive a SolidWorks mass link in the TSFP table.
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After confirmation, selected rows receive a SolidWorks volume link in the TSFP table.
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After confirmation, selected rows receive a SolidWorks surface area link in the TSFP table.
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After confirmation, values from selected TSFP table rows are written into their SolidWorks files.
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The TSFP main window is switched to always-on-top mode or returned to normal mode.
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The TSFP preview window is shown or hidden.
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The response contains the configured author, checked by, and approved by names.
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After confirmation, the configured author, checked by, or approved by names are updated.
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The response contains the date template used for filling dates in the TSFP table.
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After confirmation, the TSFP date template is updated for future date fills.
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The response contains visible and hidden TSFP table columns.
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Specified TSFP table columns are shown or hidden.
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A permanent additional property and matching TSFP table column are created.
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After confirmation, a user-created additional property and its TSFP table column are removed.
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The response contains configured drafting standard and sheet format resources for TSFP drawing preparation.
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After confirmation, selected drafting standard and sheet format files are stored in TSFP settings.
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The response contains model paths selected in TSFP for drawing preparation.
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The response contains SolidWorks material libraries visible to TSFP, including writable custom libraries.
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The response contains material categories in the selected material library.
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The response contains materials in a selected category of a selected material library.
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The response contains stored properties, appearance, hatch, and sources for one material.
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After confirmation, a material is created in a writable custom material library.
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After confirmation, selected values of an existing writable custom material are updated.
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After confirmation, selected materials are removed from a writable custom material library.
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After confirmation, the selected material is applied to the active SolidWorks part.
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After confirmation, selected TSFP table part rows receive the selected material and calculated values are updated.
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After confirmation, the response contains an image of the active Windows application window.
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After confirmation, the response contains an image of the visible Windows desktop.
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A Windows folder picker opens so the target folder for a custom material library can be selected.
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A Windows folder picker opens so downloaded files can be saved into the selected folder.
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A Windows folder picker opens and TSFP searches the selected folder for drawing standards and sheet formats.
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Files from approved public links are saved into the selected download folder without overwriting existing files.
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Files and folders in approved locations can be listed, created, renamed, copied, moved, deleted, unpacked, or opened according to the requested action.
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After confirmation, the active LibreOffice document can be read or changed according to the requested Writer or Calc action.
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After confirmation, a workbook file can be created, opened, read, changed and saved, either without Microsoft Excel or in a running Excel, depending on what is available on the computer.
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After confirmation, a document file can be created, opened, read, changed and saved, either without Microsoft Word or in a running Word, depending on what is available on the computer.
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The latest image in the current chat can be used as context for inspection, editing, continuation, or regeneration.
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A referenced image that belongs to the current user can be used as context for the next response.
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The response uses synchronized TSFP user documentation to answer questions about menus, settings, table behavior, and documented workflows.
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The response contains account status, plan, visible credit balance, spending limits, and billing settings.
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The response contains AI models available to the current user.
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The saved personal AI memory is replaced or cleared for future chats.
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The response shows how many credits would be added for a whole USD payment amount and whether the amount is allowed.
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The response contains recent payments for the current user account.
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The response contains details for one payment that belongs to the current user account.
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The response contains personal and accessible business scopes for component-number work.
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A unique component number is created in the confirmed personal or business scope.
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Existing component numbers are stored in the confirmed project and scope.
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The response contains projects that already have saved component numbers in the selected scope.
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The response contains saved component numbers in the selected scope and optional project.
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The response contains available standard product groups and their searchable parameters.
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The response contains standards found by group, text, or geometric filters.
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The response contains one standard with its available sizes and parameters when access is allowed.
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Below are the configurations and scenarios in which the TSFP application has been verified.
Scenarios
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Running on other versions of Windows or SolidWorks, or in scenarios not described here, is possible but not guaranteed and may cause failures or incorrect results. The application is provided "as is" — usage terms are described in the Legal information. If you run into a problem, please write via the Contact page: this helps fix it as soon as possible. Legal information · Contact
