Windows
SolidWorks Toolbox error caused by incorrect GTOL.SYSM path
SolidWorks Toolbox was failing because the symbol library file was pointed to the wrong location. The path was corrected so GTOL.SYSM could be found, and the issue was resolved.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-09.
Affects
Versions
- Windows
Apps
- SolidWorks Toolbox
What you see
- Error shown when using SolidWorks Toolbox
- Attached error image indicated a toolbox-related failure
Why it happens
Likely Incorrect path for the symbol library file; GTOL.SYSM was not being found at the configured location.
When it shows up
A computer shows a SolidWorks Toolbox error and the symbol library file location is misconfigured.
You are in this case if:
- GTOL.SYSM is not found at the configured symbol library path
- SolidWorks Toolbox is using an incorrect symbol library file path
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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2026-03-09. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.