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Where is an equation used?
I'm probably missing something simple, but, is there any easy way to find out where an equation is used within a part similar to the child/ parent for a feature? SW adds equations (well, actually...
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Photographs in drawings
Solidworks 2004 SP5 (about to upgrade) We are having photographs of damage to aircraft e mailed from France. What we wish to do is paste the photograph into a drawing sheet and than draw the repair...
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Need help with eDrawings API
Hello all, I know this might be a long shot, but has anyone of you used C# to program Solidworks eDrawings control? I am having trouble using the provided Print2 function in the eDrawings API. I...
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Classroom software for SolidWorks?
Hi, basic idea is to display the tutor screen on the student's (2-10 person) screen, using your existing LAN. there are several softwares that can do this, just tested one really nice free one...
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Re: How do I turn on RealView graphics?
I don't know if you can do RealView with a Radeon card. But to address the software OGL setting, you can't change it if you have a document open. Or if SW determines that your graphics system can't...
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I'm no longer able to insert a bmp into a drawing....
I don't know what happened - I've done this hundreds of times up until maybe sp2 of 2007 and now trying (in sp2.2) no matter what I try I just get the annoying little 'package' instead of my image. I...
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lofted sweeps
I'm trying to create screws with alternating high-low threads. Is it possible to loft a swept helix with the profile of the high thread and the profile of the low thread in order to create this...
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Options for a new CAD workstation
We are having stability problems with our SW machine at work and it really is about time to upgrade anyway (3+ year old system) The last one was put together by a small company and originally resulted...
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Wrap Text/Cut around radial surface - Help ?
I have a radial/ conical surface on which I need to cut some text. This text needs to be "wrapped" around this radial surface. If anyone could give me advice/suggestions as to the best way to...
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Unigraphics to SW2006 settings? any information
I am gettinh an automotive aasembly from UG nx3, i see that sw can import UG parts will it bring in UG assemblies? or just part. ug can export out to step is this the best format and i am sure there...
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CNC code conversion to path?
This is regarding 2D cutting programs. Is there a program that will convert cnc code back to a line drawing profile, in a dxf (or whatever) file? I'm wanting to model some existing flat blanks into...
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Quick Snaps
Can someone tell me how to turn on the quick snaps toolbar? I am able to do it on my home installation, but I can't find it in my work computer. I am also unable to access quick snaps by right...
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In Context Parts
I have an assembly that has a "skeleton" sketch with critical dimensions for a number of parts. The "skeleton" assy sketch covers several subassy's. My goal is to make it so the skeleton sketch...
 
Macro feature performance vs equation?
Of those of you that have experience creating macro features how do you feel they compare to using equations? Do you think there is a performance gain or loss? We have some templates that use quite a...
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PhotoWorks Rendering Contest Voting
The images for the January PhotoWorks Rendering Contest have been posted for voting. A number of images were submitted this month and choosing a winner will be tough considering all the good entries....