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Jaylin Hochstetler

I would say Dassault falls in the 3rd category.

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jayar wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:23 am
No comment, lol

That is very well stated!

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Jaylin Hochstetler wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:17 pm For some reason I can't post a screenshot of it. I get an error that says "HTTP error". @matt, you know what the issue is? It might be something on my end.

@matt It works now. We were having some issues with our proxy server so I suspect that was the cause.

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KevinC wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:30 pm Now an explanation, but have you tried preselecting a corner face to see if this "ungrays" things?

Yes, same thing.

I ended up migrating it to SolidEdge and doing it there.
Hey SolidWorks, if you can't do what I want you to, I will have to use a something different.

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This is the reason. I had this problem too. If you look at the feature tree you probably do not have a 'sheet metal' folder but only a feature. Screenshot 2021-11-12 094659.png This means that this part uses a f*ckin old template that causes numerous of issues (namely: greyed out 'newer' features, ...

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It has been a few years since I was in SE. So my thermology maybe wrong or they could have fixed this. I had a really hard time because of assembly configurations. We had slow hardware and it could take 5 or 10 minutes to save a file. Each configuration was saved in the file in a way that if you ha...

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I am working on this file and I want to do a closed corner but the Closed Corner feature is grayed out along with some of the other sheet metal features. grumph grumph o[ o[ o[ 2021-11-11 15_36_57-Window.jpg How am I supposed to do a closed corner? What causes this???????????!!!!!! We have had some ...

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Not a practical example, but a quick show of what can be done in SE. What is the workflow for this in SW? It's not every day that I would use this functionality, but I do use it often enough that as I consider how I want to model something from scratch it is one of the tools that come to mind if I ...

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berg_lauritz wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:41 am Ahhh... you're doing it again: Making me envy you!
The pain is real!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

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I like the way Solid Edge does it. Solid Edge does not embed a gauge table in the file. Then if you make a change this notification shows. 2021-11-09 15_45_16-Window.jpg And if you open the gauge properties dialogue you can see exactly which values (the fields in yellow) are not matching the gauge t...

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If I use a gauge table for a sheet metal part and I change the gauge table it does not automatically update the part. Why? If I change the thickness i.e. in the gauge table it seems that there is no way that SolidWorks detects this change automatically. sometimes if I 'override thickness' i.e. it s...

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Thank you for the video. I see SW is more, select something and I'll show you what you can do with it. I'm more accustomed to selecting the feature then selecting objects. I had to chuckle a little bit watching though, as it was painful watching you try to select the edges. Here's Edge: FilletsInSo...

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Is there a setting in the Fillet feature to only select edges normal to sheet? Solid Edge has a fillet tool that is unique to sheet metal and they call it Break Corner. It behaves like fillet, but is smart enough to only select edges normal to the sheet and only does constant radius. In other words...

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Here is a video showing the different steering wheel commands (Extend/Trim, Lift, and Tip). Understanding how these work is very valuable when working in Sync. Here is a help topic on it that does a good job of explaining the differences. https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/246738425/doc/PL20...

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bnemec wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 1:39 pm I cannot select the corner edge where highlighted. Is this because of the pattern feature or am I an idiot?

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I've always used the fillet tool, never saw a need to use the corner break tool beings the fillet tool does everything I need it to.

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bnemec wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:33 am I really miss this simple little tool, from its element selection behavior to how it presents the data. I've found similar things in SW but just not used to them yet.

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Nice. Never knew that existed. Learn something new every day!

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Well, it's kind of tricky, but you can set up the 3D Connexion driver to rotate individual parts in the assembly. Kind of a drag if you don't have that. Maybe SE users get used to not having something quick and easy for positioning parts that are already in the assembly. I agree, I like that featur...

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Here is a video showing the different steering wheel commands (Extend/Trim, Lift, and Tip). Understanding how these work is very valuable when working in Sync. Here is a help topic on it that does a good job of explaining the differences. https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/246738425/doc/PL201...

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Say you want to pre-assemble a part. Kind of pre-position it so it fits the right way. Is there a way other than steering wheel to do that? Can you drag the rmb or shift-alt-drag the mmb. You can position a part in the Parts Library preview window. Just something I can't find. Thanks to anyone who ...

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SPerman wrote: ↑Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:59 pm If you figure it out, please let me know.

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Yup, you can tell if an electrician does good work if he orients all his screws vertically! Shows he pays attention to detail!

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berg_lauritz wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:59 pm My favorite part is to add list-items to the property tab builder that you can choose from & then select multiple parts & select the appropriate list item. It always feels very satisfying to do this.

I never thought about selecting multiple parts! That's pretty awesome!
Thanks.

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We also use what I'll call a LITE version of CADLink to initially create part numbers in our ERP system from within SW. Due to the convoluted nature of our ERP system , this turns a 6+minute process into about 15 seconds for initial part creation. We didn't spring for the BOM and Routing features s...

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if you had to pick two monitors to use with solidworks what would you pick ? I use a 32" curved monitor to run SW ( https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-32-curved-gaming-monitor-s3222dgm/apd/210-azzr/monitors-monitor-accessories ) and (2) 24" monitors. I really like the setup. DSCF33...

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I am curious on different ways of being able to bring information into Solidworks properties of parts or assemblies. For example, the one way I have been doing this is by creating a macro that opens an excel document and copying the contents of a cell to a specific custom property. I was curious on...

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Sadly not available in the Community Edition. I really wanted to give it a go :( So the question stands, is it part of core or an additional license? image.png You could always get a 30 day trial of Premium. I was pleased when I came across this https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/free-software/startu...

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I didn't get any of that sort of information. There's a fact sheet available online that says it's part of the Xcelerator initiative, like the Share product. Dan S told me it isn't from Rule Stream or DriveWorks. It looks powerful. If I hear something, I'll keep this updated. I have a temporary Pre...

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Is the Configurator included with all 2022 licenses or is this a separate add-on that you have to pay for? Is it released yet? I have not been able to find any documentation on it.

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Lapuo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 2:21 am I hope you guys can understand me , my English is self learned , and i know i cant express myself well

Honestly, it is really good, especially for self-learned English. Much better than my Spanish (and I even went to classes.)

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I would like to gather some input from ya'll on what ERP/MRP system you currently use or have used and what your opinion is of it. Did/do you use one software for scheduling, managing inventory and accounting? or did/do you use separate softwares? Here where I currently work we use an ERP system ca...

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I'll check with a friend of mine if I can get a hold of him. If memory recalls he worked on the development team for the SAP Home Depot integration. Not sure if he would be able to offer and user insights or not but maybe he has some input for you. I'll see what I can find out. Thanks MJuric ! The ...

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Thanks for the input @MJuric

I have been looking at
https://www.netsuite.com/portal/home.shtml
https://www.oracle.com/index.html
https://www.sap.com/index.html
Any of ya'll know anything about the software listed above?

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I would like to gather some input from ya'll on what ERP/MRP system you currently use or have used and what your opinion is of it. Did/do you use one software for scheduling, managing inventory and accounting? or did/do you use separate softwares? Here where I currently work we use an ERP system cal...

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Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument an exchange of ignorance
-Robert Quillen-

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mattpeneguy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:07 pm It's just too easy:

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Here's the file if anyone wants it as an avatar or to post it:
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Matt, you have WAY too much time on your hands!

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"The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn"

-David Russell

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Ben wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:17 am ya for me some files work and then sometimes it just doesn't work. it will not work on only a couple parts though

So they kinda fixed it. That is normal. Anymore I expect that.

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Ben wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:15 am no it hasn't. there is a fix coming in 5. Been trying to work this out with my VAR and there is already a service request and it has been fixed in 5.

I tried attaching a balloon to an exploded part just yesterday and it worked fine.

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BTW, this issue was fixed in SP4.1

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I rarely use exploded views, but I did one today. I wouldn't be surprised if it was five years or longer since the last time. It got tricky when working with the Drawing. First, I was trying to attach a note calling out a custom property to the components in the exploded view. Some of them attached...

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Ben wrote: ↑Fri Oct 08, 2021 5:00 pm SE? i'm sorry but why does that apply to my problem?

See below.

dpihlaja wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:23 am Because he was replying to someone who asked how to do it in SE.
And also....what problem are you referring to? You didn't ask any questions in this post.....and even if you did.....it was Glenn's post.

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Looks like we will have more reasons to change to SE every year lol Does the Student Edition comes with most stuff? Yes, I believe so. Although you cannot open Student Edition files in a Commercial Edition. https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/plmapp/education/solid-edge/en_us/free-software/stude...

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AlexLachance wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:16 pm So, which other site am I not allowed to screw with?

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IndianaDave wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:03 am What are you trying to crush in Solidworks? (Joke)

Some days I feel like crushing SolidWorks! Like today it crashed twice on me!

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Solidworks Does not like errors and sometimes doesn't show errors. Often times when there is an error you can no longer drag parts. No idea why but the first thing I think now when I can't move a part by dragging that I think I should be able to is "Ok something is blown up" Errors scare ...

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MJuric wrote: ↑Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:03 am Isn't precision both precise and boundless?

"Vague" might be a better word.

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The average man is content with avail of conventional answers to explain the mysteries of life, but the mystic is drawn to places that are imprecise and boundless.

-Teil HardtDechardin

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Do you have cookies automatically being deleted upon closing the browser? image.png If so, then this is why... No, it is turned "off". image.png In fact it doesn't allow me to turn it "on". It's not a problem for me because I use LastPass which autofills the pw and username for ...

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I didn't want to start a new thread so figured I'd just add this here. Any chance of setting the 'log you out' timer extended? I log on in the morning and sometimes don't get back to the forum for a while and by then the system has logged me off. Could it be increased to at least 4 hours? Mine only...

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No, I wouldn't think the drive issue would cause problems if it isn't plugged in and being used, but I wouldn't say for sure. That's above my pay grade. I asked that question because most of the problems I heard of with that setting turning itself off were related to 3d mouse use. Apparently the 3d...

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