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Well, that was the answer. Changed "/" and they came in. But...for some reason the whole numbers "1" and "2" got removed from the list? That one has me stumped. To clarify, I had a list of sizes from 1/4 to 2. While the rogue character prevented SW from autogenerating c...

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So, I'm trying my hand at some design configurations. I created a design table, all the data is in there fine (this is for a compressed split lock washer). All of the # labels got created as a configuration (i.e. #2 size, #8 size, etc). However, the fractional sizes did not get created (1/4, 5/16, 3...

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That works pretty well actually. The only finnicky part is that it doesn't like using the circular arc for the distance to my nozzle face. I had to pick the center point of the arc to apply the distance. Alternatively, if you have any construction geometry for cutout location that can be selected to...

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Thats not a bad idea either and it saves the step of defining new planes just to move them around. I didn't think about using the sketch elements itself as reference for the mate. That might end up being less finnicky with the solver too. I'll test it out.

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Well, sometimes typing these things out is better than sitting trying to think of it. It may not be the most elegant solution, but it seems to work. So, its my vessel body that has the 8 defined planes (all the 90's and 45's). BEFORE, I create my cutouts in the assembly, I create a NEW plane called ...

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Full disclosure, this may not be possible. But, there are a lot of smart people on this forum so I thought I would throw this out there. I am modelling pressure vessels. These vessels have various nozzle configurations. They are constructed in solidworks as an assembly with a vessel body, vessel end...

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We recently purchased a CNC press and I'd like to make sure that the flat panel generated by Solidworks matches the bend allowances generated by our press, not by Solidworks. Can anyone help me find the right parameters to adjust? On the press we can manually enter a finished flange length and see t...

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The tricky part is that it is just one big 'ol surface body and a bunch of little solid bodies. So, it may be because my model wasn't actually fixed. SW just decided to show it to me that way. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing a setting or something. I'm selecting all bodies to keep, it ju...

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I have a 3rd party model that I am trying to modify. The majority of it is one surface body. So, I'm trying to split it into multiple bodies so I can move a few things (flywheel to the end of the shaft, not the middle, that kind of thing). Every time I use the split command (I define a reference pla...

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Core functionality of the previous platform does not work on the new platform. FULL STOP That has nothing to do with complexity, change, or whatever condescending and trite sayings are being trotted out by DSS representatives on this forum. I applaud Alex's conciliatory tone and discourse and genera...

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@jcapriotti - Thanks for the post. I'll look into that setting and see if it will help me manage the situation.

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The original part in question was modelled by me. Also, I did use feature/body patterns.

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It is also affected by rollback state and configurations. And then there are some features (like Ribs) where the selection is affected by the body count when the feature is rebuilt. That's how I first noticed it. Wrapping up and moved the freeze bar down and *poof* no appearances. I just had a diff...

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Am I correct in that there is no option to create tapered threads using the stud wizard? It has straight pipe threads but not tapered.

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SW 2022 It does change when body names change, etc. But, that is not what is happening. No changes, no adjustments. Just manually click rebuild and voila! Magical disappearing appearances. All I can think of is that I've run into some glitchy data saving involving materials vs appearances where some...

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Thanks. The part has two appearances. I worked around it by changing the default appearance of the whole part to the main appearance and then adding the 2nd appearance to the two bodies that needed it. I had been assigning individual appearances. The assigned ones to the main bodies still disappear,...

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I have a multi-body part that is my model of a vendor part. I specifcially designed it multi-body so that I could assign custom appearances to the appropriate bodies to emulate the finished look of the part.

I can add appearances to the various bodies but they disappear on a rebuild. Thoughts?

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LOL! We are birds of a feather when it comes to explanations. So about #2... My points are coincident with the cylindrical face (at least they were, I redid the sketch as a 2D just to try something different). I received the same error. I mean, techically they are STILL coincident with the face math...

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Beuatiful, Thanks!

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So, I have a cylindrical face and an existing 2D sketch defining points coincident with that cylindrical face. When I use the hole wizard and go to place my holes, it is not working. I figure its an order of operations or a small technical issues but I haven't been able to sort it out yet. Here's wh...

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I've said the same regarding AutoCAD... It became #1 because it was easy to pirate! Microstation was (and probably still is) a technically superior product to AutoCAD, and that included their anti-piracy feature. Funny thing is, Autodesk is now one of the most aggressive companies when it comes to ...

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Drafting standards evolve over time. We also are curmudgeonly sticks in the mud (or maybe that's just me) who dislike change. In the ancient of days prints were INKED because pencil wasn't dark enough to be reliably copied many times using the technology of the day. It produced cleaner, crisper copi...

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This is exactly what I do.

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@benemec - No worries. I appreciate the responses.

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Thanks for the info! I realize I should have been more specific in my pay question. That was specifically directed at @AlexB since he is using the Ohio Tech Credit program. As part of the application for this program the company is required to specify if there will be any wage increases after the tr...

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You don't have to answer if you don't want to...in your experience, how much impact does the pre training wage vs post training wage as well as the employer contribution have on approvals?

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We are looking at the Ohio Tech Cred which will cover the training.

I'm also trying to decide which is the best training to start with. I'm hoping to take a series of training courses using the Ohio Tech Credit Program culminating in the CWSP Prep Class.

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Anyone here takent the CATI (Fisher/Unitech) Solidworks training? I've never taken any training before and I'm thinking of doing the SW tuneup. Any thoughts on this or other training?

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Wow, I can't actually figure out what could be the root cause of this, that's something. I don't understand how the middle part of a name would have an incidence on a function. Have you shared that with your VAR? Please let us know the followup, I'm quite intrigued. I dabble in a little programming...

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Alin, I'll see what I can do. The really odd part about this is that the presumably root cause is in two different assemblies, one with the issue and one without. I'll elaborate. The presumable root cause is a natural gas compressor that is fairly detailed with external features but no internal ones...

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It just seems strange because the larger assembly has MORE in reference items and MORE advanced mates and I tested out a few different mate edits. Added some dummy parts and played around with them and no issues whatsoever. There are a few enough parts in this subassembly that I may just reassemble ...

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It may just be this particular assembly, but... What settings affect performance when mating in assembly mode? Before when I've had slowdowns it was an assembly issue in general (lots of components, visual complexity, etc) and that affected everything dynamically dealing with the visuals in realtime...

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That's actually super handy. I like to leave a lot of references on but larger assemblies do get a bit cumbersome over time. Handy tip. Thanks!

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See, I knew it was something stupid and easy. I don't recall ever trying to use that feature. Suppose there's a hotkey combination or something that I accidentally triggered. Thanks!

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So, I've managed to do something accidentally (I think). When I go to the eyeball drop down (don't know the official SW name, visibility?)...the one where you can turn on and off the visibility of planes/axes/sketches/etc....everything is grayed out but a few things (decals, grid and sketch relation...

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1. Yes I do use various versions of VBA with Office. 2. I don't think the rebuild/save corrected anything from what was being displayed to me. 3. I only got the drop down selection after = functionality when doing very specific order of tasks. Just using = in the dimensioning portion of the initial ...

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Well, maybe I don't need syntax after all but a program that isn't schizophrenic! So, I went to create a screen pic per the last post request and opened the equation manager. I decided to also check on Zhen-Wei Tee's suggestion about the double quote vs single quote. I am looking at the equation and...

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I've tried to understand the help file and examples and I must be dense. Anyone got a good reference on equation syntax? Here's the basic concept for reference: I have 4 beams, two are set by other parts and two are equally spaced between the two set beams. So, I set a global variable equal to the s...

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Interesting. I was doing...
In Assembly
Insert > New Part
Click in Empty Space
RMC on New Part and Select Edit Part
Create 3D Sketch
Create 2D Sketch
Feature > Sweep
Exit Part

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Ok. So the part I was forgetting is that I have to start an empty part first. I don't need the sketch in the assembly, just getting caught out by doing things "normally" in preparing everything first then creating a part. I appreciate the help. In a bit of time crunch and i could let you f...

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So, I know I've done this in other models but apparently I've forgotten the proper setup to create a new part within the assembly that is a 3D sweep from one fitting to another. When I create a 3D sketch on its own and then go to Insert > New Part, then I can't select the 3D sketch for the sweep pat...

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Is it me, or does CADdirect seem like Siemens feels that SWX is heading towards its own demise and is making sure that SE is the main choice for replacement. I've always felt that the main (and even minor) players in 3D space are all broadly the same (different sets of pros and cons and workflows). ...

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So, if anyone has any general ideas about the deform tool and if it can be used how I'm trying to, feel free to post. This is all just me trying to get more familiar with it. The gist is to take a piece with an existing radius and slightly flatten it to a slightly large radius. Here is a top picture...

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I'm modelling a pressure vessel with reinforced pipe inlets and outlets. I usually model these reinforcements (just a flat donut ring welded around the pipe) by using the wrap feature (sketch the donut on a plane and then wrap to my cylindrical vessel). However, I also know how these are actually fa...

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Thanks Alin, I was hoping it was something simple I was missing.
I had it in my head that the helix swept a solid because I had been working with helix surfacing tool. Just a brain gaffe.

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I have probably stumbled into a gap in my knowledge of Solidworks. I know how to define a helix and its limitations. I also did some googling and saw how to generate my own 3D helical sweep path from the intersection of two surfaces. But, what I need today is a 2D spiral. I'm experimenting on ways t...

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So, you've been subjected to my flow of thought. But, I did solve the issue. This might be useful to someone else who may make the same mistake as me. I had some assembly cuts made for the fitting cutouts. BUT, one one of the cutouts I accidently toggled "all components" in the assembly as...

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Further investigation shows that it is just the one plane that is acting up. It also highlights that it is something with the "flip dimension" toggle. When it's not toggled, it shows up (but appears to be modified for some reason i.e. its length is cut off). When it is toggled, the part di...

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Here is a picture for reference. All 4 of the same size cutouts in the various plane locations has a fitting inserted and mated. Two of them are doing this phantom visibility thing. I noticed they are on the same plane, so I'll try some other planes and see if this issues is directly related to this...

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Well, I think I've had my first really weird glitch/bug with SW in a while. So, I'm modeling a pressure vessel and adding various fittings to cutouts in the vessel. Standard stuff I do all the time. One of the mates is a dimension spacing from a plane to set the protruding distance of the fitting fr...

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