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  1. JRNorman

    Filing the Emails

    I also set up sub-folders by project. I keep my inbox clean (1 - 5 e-mails max) by setting up three other folders: 'Waiting for Response', 'Temporary', and 'Unread'. I move e-mail from 'Waiting for Response' to project folders after receiving responses or once discussion is complete. I move...
  2. JRNorman

    # of Cosmos users?

    My colleague and I each have SolidWorks, but we share 1 seat of CosmosWorks. We use CosmosWorks sparingly, depending on the urgency of the project/issue. We never use CosmosExpress. Personally I've used SolidWorks in conjunction with CosmosWorks since 1997 through 3 different employers.
  3. JRNorman

    career change from pd to oil and gas

    You may also want to look at specific oil and gas training. These websites may be helpful depending on where you are located. www.peice.com (Petroleum Institute for Continuing Education) www.pits.ca (Petroleum Industry Training Service) I took training through P.I.T.S. - very credible. JRNorman
  4. JRNorman

    Datum Targets

    I am currently using SolidWorks 2004, so my memory is sketchy, but I thought of 3 possibilities. 1) Check the selection filter - I remember filters for things like edges and faces turning on for no apparent reason. 2) Does the view need to be activated? If the automatic view activation option...
  5. JRNorman

    Involute vs. V-Splines

    I am interested in opinions regarding choice and application of involute vs. v (e.g. 70 degree) splines. Are v-splines self-centering as with involute? Are v-splines any cheaper to machine? As well, does anyone know of v-splines in common use in say driveshafts or couplings?

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