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  1. RangerGirl

    2D vs. 3D

    I highly recommend the tutorials, I learned to use solidworks in about a week using them! I sometimes even answer questions for my superiors on the program now.
  2. RangerGirl

    Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes

    Actually the design library works better because the notes are not always the same, but chosen from a list of prewritten notes.
  3. RangerGirl

    Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes

    PERFECT!! Thank you so much.
  4. RangerGirl

    Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes

    I checked out the design library. It will almost work for what I was looking for, but I cannot add the annotation from the design library into an existing annotation so that it is continued in my existing numbered list. I would have to input what I want and then have to go back and merge the...
  5. RangerGirl

    Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes

    I seem to be having trouble with the insertion point? But it works to explode and merge annotations. That may be my best option. I will check out the macro and let you know how it works out. Thanks!
  6. RangerGirl

    Helix Angle relative to Pitch of a Spiral

    Here is a list of equations that came from the machinery's handbook that I use for reference. Page three has equations for Sprial Bevel Gears.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=69efed6c-201e-429c-83ed-2b03322a5dba&file=GearEqns.docx
  7. RangerGirl

    Using Blocks in Drawings for Common Notes

    I am trying to create blocks to use for notes that we frequently use in our drawings. I figured out how to create, save, and insert a block, but having troubles inserting where I want on the drawing. Is it possible to insert a note into an existing textbox with a numbered list using the block...
  8. RangerGirl

    Cosmetic Thread callout in drawings

    I had a similar issue before, using custom cosmetic threads. I found that when I right clicked on the thread the "insert callout" would not show unless the type of thread was manually typed in as an annotation when creating the cosmetic thread. Not sure if this helps, but may add some insight...

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