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  1. eholmes

    CSWP - Are you Certified?

    I started with SW 97 and used it exclusively up until 2004-2005, I switched jobs and now work only with Pro-E. In my observations the CSWP is more valuable in competitive job markets. Last year I took advantage of the free offer from SW and took the CSWA which I passed. I then reviewed for a...
  2. eholmes

    WF3 printing

    You could try adding a new printer type from the PRINT dialog. Next to the Destination field where the default printer is listed you can add a new printer with all the options you need. The .PCF file retains all your settings which can be accessed with two picks or a mapkey. Eholmes
  3. eholmes

    Copying: Start part layers w/ rules into existing parts

    Goal: to import start part layer scheme (with pre-defined rules) into previously created parts that have non-standard layers (3rd party vendors, contractors, consultants) To date, I have been working with mapkeys to delete all the layers from a part and make NEW layers, no problem. However we...
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    color library

    WF 2.0 and 3.0 now use the APPEARANCE.DMT file for colors. Both versions will read previous COLOR.MAP files and save those as the APPEARANCE.DMT. You can save the .DMT files on your local drive or a network directory but you must set the PRO_COLORMAP_PATH in your config.pro and point to the...
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    splitting one part into multiple

    I am doing this on an enclosure assembly and have had success with using INHERITANCE. Advanced Assembly Extension required INHERITANCE Method: 1) create a top level part (CASE.PRT) with all the basic information required, keeping in mind that you'll add more detail in the individual...
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    split solid part - WF 1.0 techniques

    I previously worked in SolidWorks and now work in WF 1.0 In SW I could model a solid that represented the external shape of a plastic housing and use the "SPLIT" command to break out individual parts that referenced the original. Any changes made to the solid carry over to each part. I've...
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    Copying a sketch from one file to another

    Is it just me or does something odd happen to a .sec sketch when it's copied from one file to another? I've tried copying a feature sketch from one file to another and on top of not being able to accurately position it it seems to change a few dimensions unintentionally. How do you copy feature...
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    laptop that run Pro/e and simple FEA- Centrino or Pentium4?

    I've been doing some similar research, On PTC's website they have a list of certified systems that will run Pro/E from 2001 to WF 2. There is also a section for certified graphic cards. I do know that my company has been buying Dell M60's as portable workstations, not entirely sure what changes...
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    Saving user preferences before updgrading

    The ".cus" file also maintains toolbars and there relative positions on the screen. Eholmes
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    what is cheapest video card to run SW 2001/2003 well?

    I've been running a ATI Radeon 9000 card for the last year with no problems at all on a Win 2000 system. I think I payed close to $80 and it's been very reliable. I have used it for SW 2001+, 2003 and just started using 2004. Eholmes
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    Sketch- extrud cut-"endpoint wrongly shared" message-used to highligt

    Another way to locate the error is using 'check sketch for feature" under "tools" -> "sketch tools". make sure the entire sketch is in the viewable area before selecting the command. It will highlight the error but won't tell you if it's an endpoint error or a duplicate...
  12. eholmes

    Solidworks 2001Plus to Solidworks 2003 Upgrade

    As many have mentiond, don't upgrade in the middle of a project. Being a consulting firm who deals with manufacturing firms, machine shops and everyone in between. We will install the latest major release for some uses and move new projects over and run the older projects on the previous...
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    Parameters - batch create

    I located the file processor utility from www.impact3d.com that was mentioned in a few other threads and created a mapkey. I then ran the file processor which created a .cfg file that edited all the files I chose. The only down side for others is that the processor is only set-up for rel 20...
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    Parameters - batch create

    I have multiple .prt files that need specific parameter information. At the time the project was started, we didn't have a start part with this information. Can I use the information from the param.inf file of one part and incorporate that into multiple parts? Any assistance is most appreciated...
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    what is cheapest video card to run SW 2001/2003 well?

    My Elsa Gloria II card recently failed (in a 3 yr old DELL Precision 420/ Win2K) I replaced it with an ATI Radeon 9000 for about $89.00 from Buy.com. So far so good. SW doesn't list it as approved or tested but they have other ATI cards that are appoved Eholmes
  16. eholmes

    Has anyone heard of "Impact" welding plastic?

    I've also heard this referred to as friction welding, if I'm thinking of the same article. Eholmes
  17. eholmes

    Converting SolidWorks to ProEngineer!!!

    We have had to do this in the past and STEP files work well for us. One of the drawbacks is the editable part is now a solid. It can be modified but not on a feature level. Eholmes
  18. eholmes

    Custom menu button image changes

    I had a similar problem and found the easiest fix was to EDIT the ".MNS" file that contained all my TOOLBAR information. I have three custom toolbars that are separate from the existing TB set provided by Autodesk. Within the ".MNS" file are text strings for each command ...
  19. eholmes

    Saving AutoCAD Button Menus

    The explanation below is for custom "TOOLBAR MENUS" which is what I think you are referring to. 1) create your custom "toolbar" (you've done this part) 2)AutoCAD locates "ALL" the toolbar info in the the "ACAD.MNS" file, find this file and make a backup...
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    Can I safley delete .ac$ .bak .tmp files?

    One Addition to the response from DSI. The .BAK, .AC$ and .TMP files will be re-created for each session of AutoCAD. If drive space is an issue, consider using WinZip or some other means of file compression for the .DWG files that you aren't currently using.

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