We've begun to use a custom hole wizard database, intended to simplify the selection process (ie, picking the correct thread for an M10 tap). We copied the ANSI metric database and disabled holes as appropriate. This works for a new hole, but when editing an existing hole, ALL of the disabled...
Maybe I wasn't clear. I'm successfully able to edit all parameters that I require EXCEPT the end conditions... through the SW interface or manually editing SWBrowser.mdb, I cannot find how they are controlled. I cannot find a thread that discusses these particular parameters.
Thanks,
Mike
I'm working on custom hole standards, derived from the ANSI metric database. I would like to change the default end conditions (both tap drill depth and thread depth), but cannot find where these are controlled. I'm working in SW2007, SP2.2
Thanks,
Mike
Ed,
We are getting ready to move to SW 2006 - our first version upgrade since using DBWorks. How do you handle new versions? Do you upgrade all files, or just current projects? Are you able to upgrade without bumping a revision?
Thanks,
Mike Lentz
I'm trying to place an assembly-level tap through 2 mated plates, but cannot get the cosmetic threads to go beyond the 1st plate (the tap drill does go through both plates). I've tried Thru all, Blind, Up To Surface. I've tried to manually edit the cosmetic thread length. Has anyone...
We haven't installed DBWorks for full-time use, so I can't really answer about work arounds or improvements. The 1 feature that, for us, makes DBWorks really stand out is the BOM creator.
We looked at several programs: ProductCenter, Synergis, MaxxDB, PDMWorks, DBWorks, Activault (I think it...
We decided on DBWorks. I tried the month-long trial and found the reseller (IPS) to be very helpful in answering our MANY questions. We'll be installing across the system in 2 weeks.
Mike
llafleur,
Adept appears to be a very nice product. Please be aware that it does not support multiple configurations. That is the sole reason we chose not to go with it.
Mike
I typically use this command on a new drawing, after I've set up my views. I do not do it by feature, but by the enitre model. I do NOT check any of the subitems (Marked for Drawing, Instance/Revolution Counts, etc). However, Hole Wizard Profile dimensions always show up (and in large...
A customer requires Table Based BOMs in their assembly drawings. Each assembly has up to 30 items that are NOT modeled (mostly fasteners, but also cables, etc.) I realize I can insert a row, double click each cell and edit, but there does not appear to be an easy way to jump from cell to cell...