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We didn't have PDM. So I ordered a hardware encrypted SSD drive so I can work from it and never leave any files on the computer. The paper binder was seating on the table at middle of the room. Thanks God I don't have my PEng license. Try keep them all in same Folder. So you don't need to look for t...

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You might need to set it up so other only have link to the file and not a copy.
You can't really control the document when other made copies.

Headache from defense jobs.

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Got a few paperback Starwars novels I want to finish.
Just downloaded pdf: Online Measurement for Parameter Discovery in Fused Filament Fabrication
A few scifi on Google Playbook that I can read anywhere.
Another download: Understanding Deep Learning

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Why do you want "Material property" in assembly?
Assembly is a group of different parts which made out of different materials.

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bnemec wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:15 pm It's a very complicated system...

No, a very simple one.
As long as support doesn't respond to request, they can close it.

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Look into SSP and Master Sketch/Skeleton.
Need to "Copy Design" to get all the files and keep link.
https://www.cadforum.net/viewtopic.php?t=1546
https://www.goengineer.com/blog/solidwo ... -technique

Configulation in SW can help.

Also check out Drivework in SW.

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JSculley wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:51 am A little something I've been working on.

That's disruptive!

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My watch said my stress level is high after read this post.
Doing breathing exercise .....

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A few questions: Are holes cut on the flat? So they're not "true round" after forming? Are the plate thick enough that after forming/rolling the bolt won't go through? If so, need to cut oblong instead of round hole. SSP use planes, Master Sketch use sketches. You can add sketch to SSP and...

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Nice balance on the strip.

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Do you want a 3D DXF/DWG?
Or 2d Views?
Laser cut use 2D.
CNC mill use 3D and usually STEP file, not DXF/DWG.

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SPerman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:53 pm This is our equipment being used to test the Kawasaki dampers.

Cool.
I'm using Tein EDFC on my Lancer.
Will do the same on next car.

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Do you really need a clean CAD profile?
I guess you just Laser/Plasma/Waterjet your blade.
So as long as you get a scanned profile that can be cut, you're good.

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How will DS enforce this decision?
Anyone can write plugin and anyone can install and use it.
How will DS stop anyone from using it?

And yes, please make it for Inventor.

I won't sign to keep it in SW

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First sentence from OP: I do not possess a Solidworks license or software. I believe OP just want to know file version (2000, 2024, 2025, Student 2020, Student 2024 etc). So they'll know if they can process the file or not. Ran into this with customers all the time. My solution is ask for STEP files...

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Decrypting or unzipping "maybe"... but I doubt it. Again Windows doesn't have to do this when showing the metadata when Solidworks is installed. Meaning it doesn't have to 'Decrypt' the file and read any data. The metadata already exists. SolidWorks just tells windows-10 to start showing ...

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Check this out:
https://www.cadforum.net/viewtopic.php?t=2951

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Setup "Storage Sense" in Windows 10 to delete Temp files:

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Is there a way to just read custom file tags and to change that data, how to edit that? This is probably more of a programming question than it is a 'Solid-Works' how to question. Although related. Yes, find a way to decompress and decrypt the file. ie reverse engineer the Solidworks file. Crack or...

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All you need is X and Y value. X along length on profile. Y on up and down of profile. Easy to import with macro into CAD and make polyline. Add smoothing algorism. It can go straight to laser cut. https://lase-solutions.com/products/distance-sensors/lase-1000t-line/lase-1000t-black-line/ Sensor wit...

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3D scan will give you a mesh which you can't fold or unfold. Or make any changes. Probably better to manual measure and sketch. Actually all you need is the profile. 2D laser profile: https://www.keyence.com/ss/products/measure/select/application/shape_profile.jsp?ad_local=cbgt CMM could work with a...

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They don't have drawing of their roller?
I did one 20 years ago for roof shingles.
Need to know roller diameter.

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cme1st2302 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:01 pm https://www.javelin-tech.com/blog/2019/ ... -explorer/

Not available without Solidworks installed.

Took a quick look at some SW files.
Looks like they're compressed or encrypted.

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Do some test.
Make file with 100 or 1000 config and see how big the files and if it's slow in assembly.

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Depends. Will the part change? "Library" part don't change. Like all standard nut and bolt. Do you share SW files with supplier/customer? One part one config is small file. Easy to send. Only part used will be send. One part 1000000000 config is a huge file. Not easy to send. If you 100 of...

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This maybe too big: https://www.continest.com/ https://rackandshelf.com/product/storage-products/automotive/automotive-containers/collapsible-steel-containers/ https://www.steelking.com/products/collapsible-containers/ https://www.shippingcontainersuk.com/brands/foldable-steel-storage-containers.php

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At the risk of being a jerk: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/capitulate Don't worry, we're all beyond that long time ago ;; We're here because we have strong opinions. My point of view: How long does it take to realize I'm hitting my head on the wall which won't go away. And finally get up and wa...

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AlexLachance wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:38 pm As I often tell my boss, common sense is not all that common these days.

Yeap, common sense went to another universe.
Call Dr. Strange to bring it back.

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bnemec wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:35 pm Shouldn't need to train people not to hammer screws or nuts.

Doing that every day.

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CAD software is a "tool". How much "training" did you get when you buy a hammer? Was there instructions/warning not to hammer a screw or bolt? Company need to establish a standard and train employees to that standard. Most company just hand over the hammer and say "Go nuts&q...

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Old files?

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Put reference in sketches.
Don't project/convert from model.
Reuse the sketch.
Features can move up and down.
Just not above the sketch.

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Dwight wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:19 pm I can't move a child feature above the parent.
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So you want the child born before the parent?

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WMD?
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... cHJ7Ust8Pw

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Copy and paste the sheet.
Delete what you don't need.

Maybe bring grid back on drawing and paste to the grid.

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First case of sexual harassment by male robot:
https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/saudi-arab ... ge-5194518

Saudi Arabia's First Male Robot Touches Female Reporter, Sparks Outrage

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https://visualstudiomagazine.com/Articl ... tions.aspx

"But be warned: LLMs will also sometimes confidently produce information that isn't real or true, which are typically called 'hallucinations' or 'fabulations.'"

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I've been using a 3d mouse for many years, and wouldn't want to have to work without it, and I didn't start with AutoCAD like many people of my generation, so I never got accustomed to using keyboard shortcuts. I started in AutoCAD 9. Well actually on drafting table. Still got my keyboard shortcut ...

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How do you deal with not having Normal To bound to any of these mice keys? Use Inventor ;; It's easy to pick behind. PS: Solidworks got Select Other also: https://help.solidworks.com/2021/english/SolidWorks/sldworks/HIDD_SelectOther_dlg.htm I just use 3D mouse to rotate pan and zoom to what I need ...

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Yeap, same as photo resolution I complained about long time ago.
Image compression works great with movie.
Horrible with anything with text on screen.

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