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christian chu

That's cheaper than the one I got 5 years ago that's still available through amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CS3JGPC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I like it just fine, but it is a little more expensive. Something to keep in mind if it matters is that both are "...

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They found a few models I liked expensive, so we agreed on this model. 2023-11-01_16-27-25.png This is much better choice https://www.amazon.com/Dell-SE3223Q-31-5-inch-Monitor-Gray/dp/B0B2GRMGFL/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=TvIbb&content-id=amzn1.sym.225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95...

christian chu

Hello everybody, I'm currently using two 27" monitors, but I'm thinking of replacing one with a 32" one. Currently, I sit at an average distance of 1 meter and 10 centimeters. I've never worked with a 32" monitor before, I can't imagine if I can get used to it or if it will be too bi...

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Finally I decided to go with 4K monitor with DisplayPort connection to make sure to get the best signal translation. AMD freeSync is a plus so my eyes not getting tired after a day long on monitor.
I got Dell 32" curved 4K UHD monitor from Cyber Monday. I'm very happy with it so far.

christian chu

https://www.amazon.ca/DisplayPort-Silkland-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B08CC7G7VF/ref=sr_1_17?crid=32L9VLW5VACL8&keywords=mini%2Bdp%2Bto%2Bhdmi%2Bcable&qid=1699096946&sprefix=minidp%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-17&th=1 Thank you for the link Adapter mini displayport to female displaypo...

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I've read some threads about using 4K TV for monitor. There were some feedback on laggy/flickering issues or some SW fonts not displayed correctly it's few yrs old threads and I'm just wondering there should be some improvements now I'm asking for those who are using 4K TV for monitor, if these issu...

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I got adapter from mini displayport to female display port which is connect to monitor

christian chu

My desktop video card has 4 mini display ports - need to find the adapter to connect to HDMI from 4K TV

christian chu

How you connected your 4K TV to your desktop?
and how it looks when you manipulate the 3D model?

christian chu

Any of you use 4K TV for monitor? how good to run SW on it?

christian chu

I would argue that each have their place. Spending the time to turn my "Save as PDF" macro into a add-in would not be a good investment of my time. (Although I guess if you have hundreds of users there may be good reason to invest the time even for something simple.) I think the idea here...

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We store our macros in a PDM folder set to get the latest version on login. Works fine with 35 or so macro in a 10 users environment. This also allow me to have the macro files permanently checked-out so the other users can't mess with them; I can also experiment new features in my local cache and ...

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This should work but I prefer to keep it local on user machine as sometimes when more than one user is trying to use a commonly placed macro, the results are weird . I have recently experienced this, so moved the macros to induvial machines and they are working good. Further I would advise to creat...

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@christian chu Not saying that you should have buyers envy, and not knowing exactly what you're using 3DP for, but we did a side by side test about 5 years ago of Stratasys's F-Series vs Ultimakers S5.... this was evaluating number of materials the machine could use, cost of materials, build envelo...

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Any of you here have tried to save macro in the PDM Vault so other users can use?
Thanks

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jcapriotti wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 4:09 pm @christian chu Did you move it to another server?

no

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jcapriotti wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 12:42 am @christian chu Did you update the license manager server software to 2022?

I got error mesg while upgrading the license manager

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christian chu

Along the same theme, did you upgrade your SQL database with the upgrade tool? There's a fair bit of configuration that needs to be done to the database side in order to make it compatible with all the new features of a PDM upgrade. Although, I can't remember if it would let you connect to the vaul...

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Did you select the correct options on install? I think by default it install PDM pro. I remember having to make explicit choices to get PDM standard instead of Pro, but I can't provide any specifics without going through the install process. Yes, I selected "standard" when installing it

christian chu

I have both SW and SWPDM server upgraded to 2022
Tried to login the Vault and got the err - see att. image
Any idea what it is
Thanks

christian chu

1. The Vendor of a part changes the part number instead of revising the part, I presume they're documentation of the part has no concept of revision Yes, the vendor changes the part # when there is a change on part. Revision is only changed if there is an update on 2D dwg. What we've been doing is k...

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I assume Part Number is a data card variable. So long as it's not set to be a version free variable you should be able to apply a the new part number while the file is checked out. Also assuming the file name does not contain part number. But the PDM file (Document) would get revisions, but the par...

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Same as @berg_lauritz here, if the change alters "form, fit, function" it gets a new part number. In that case, the old part gets replaced in all assemblies and become either Inactive or Obsolete. I understand that in "Form,fit,fuction", the part number must be changed - The que...

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Can you explain the chart you attached here
Thx

christian chu

for new part number: you renamed the existing part number or added new part number to the Vault?

christian chu

We have a vendor and they change part number each time there is a change on that part
Using SW PDM, we tried to keep the part number unique and change the rev. only
Anyone here change part number in PDM each time part changed?
Thanks

christian chu

Thanks to @Alin I see SW has a new president (https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/#community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg/iquestion:X7xbIj-IQRqThh52A2vq4w). I assume it was announced in the General Session this morning. Does someone with more insight into the personalities involved hav...

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gupta9665 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:14 am This is because you have "Keep full folder structure" option selected. Change it to "Flatten to single folder"

I want "keep full folder structure" option. Why there is extra "\" after the drive letter

christian chu

I have a macro I am working on that calls a function "BrowseForFolder". I have figured out how to get it to accept a starting location for browsing rather than defaulting to the desktop. The only problem with that, if I set it for "C:\" for example, I can't browse higher to get ...

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mattpeneguy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 4:54 pm You should have lied to us...What a let down...I was hoping it was a pulse laser rifle or something fun...

it's my bad and I shouldn't post that image with that part's name. I believe it's not wise to bring this up
Will be more careful next time

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gupta9665 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:58 pm Why not click on browse folder button in the pack and go window and select the desired path. This will change it for all the components.

Hi Deepak,
it's been a while ...
Glad to hear from you again. it's exactly what I tried to do - see att. image

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mike miller wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 3:42 pm I have no advice to offer. I'd just like to know what kind of part is called a "Discriminator".

We design and manufacture check scanners, https://www.digitalcheck.com, so this device is used to separate single check/document from a stack, similar as in printer machine

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Dwight wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 2:25 pm If you double-click the folder name, it should bring up an editing box to change it.

I understand that. The assembly includes hundreds of parts and I'm supposed to do it hundreds of times?
Thanks

christian chu

I tried to pack and go an assembly, the local drive in "Save to Folder" appeared as a server folder c:\\
Is there an option to change the folder back to c:\
Thanks

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The viewer license is sold as 5 pack only, whether Pro or standard its the same cost. We have 100 viewer licenses (20 viewer packs) The viewer has the same interface, you just can't checkout any files or add/edit data cards, its greyed out. You can however participate in a workflow and approve/reje...

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Just wondering if any1 here is using PDM viewer? What includes in the package and the cost ($995/yr) to own a license
I google and found PDM prof. viewer. Is there one for PDM standard viewer?
By the way, I'm using PDM standard now
Thanks

christian chu

If you know what you are looking for, you can just type it in the text field: $RPRPSHEET:"MATERIAL" There's probably better ways to do it, but that's the one I know. Not sure what I'm doing wrong but typing doesn't seem working. I need to use the "Link to Property" icon to selec...

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I tried to insert a CusProp from 3D model into a dimension text in 2D drawing and couldn't find that option
Is there a trick doing this
Thanks

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zxys001 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:42 am

Too bad that PLA can't be printed on stratasys printer with support material

christian chu

I hope it makes coffee as well? ...otherwise, we're all :mrgreen: with envy. Actually, the Dimension Elite is still running good. We got the new one (F170) since Stratasys will stop support the Elite early next year. Until then, we now have 2 printers running since we already paid tech subcription ...

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Just got a new one F170

as the dimension elite is about to retire

christian chu

Thanks - I guess I tried a harder way.

christian chu

I tired to use alt+9651 to attach a triangle symbol to a dim and it turned out to be a square - see below image - is it weird?

christian chu

Yep, or forget it all and just get the boundary that it fits with the guide curves. I checked what happens with Loft (forgot to use fit spline, SW in my laptop is jamming with this file) tu image.png I'm still running SW2020; can't check the curvature but I can see from the att. image image.png

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matt wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 6:48 am To make this better, I'd go back and make sure the existing surfaces are as good as possible, and then make some additional control curves.

Thank you for suggestion; however, this part is already in production which I'm not sure if the existing surface can be changed

christian chu

The first picture is a boundary surface with curvature set at the edges. Not very good. The 2nd picture is the deviation analysis of the existing connections between faces. Pretty good where they need to be. The 3rd picture uses a Fill surface where the open edge was closed by a 3d spline with equa...

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Can someone help, pls.
I tried to fill up an open path and can't make it smooth to the side - see att. image
Thank you

christian chu

Yeah, I have read someone explaining like this. But it doesn't make much sense to me, since curvature is adimensional. SW 2020 introduced G3 Torsion Continuity to Sketches, so it is pretty easy to do it now. Before one would need to make a Fit Spline, with colinear, equal length, curvature continue...

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I'm still baffled you guys spend so much time over there, only to come back here and complain how bad it is? I guarantee you somewhere at DSS there is a manager looking at all the activity and click counts and screaming "Victory!" He could care less that 90% of the activity is bashing his...

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C2 have equal curvature - the curves have the same curvature in the connection point. C3 have equal curvature plus the rate of change of the curvature (of the role curve) is constant (curvature is the amount by which a curve deviates from being a straight line) Funny how it is difficult to find a p...

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