I have a feature size of a block. I need to control distance from end of the block to a datum "A". How do I use profile of surface FCF to control max. distance to the datum?
Hi, Deepak:
I have not used Solidworks VBA for quite a while. I got a few codes from ChatGPT and Google/Bard and tried to GET and SET dimensions on a sketch in an assembly model. They did not work. Could you please show me statements to GET and SET dimensions using Solidworks' GET and SET...
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I noticed that I still can't have dual dimensions in feature control frames (GD&T) in Soldiworks 2023. Does anyone know what is going on? I used to have the same issue with the older version. But at least I was allowed to manually enter dual dimensions into FCF. But with this new version...
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Below is a link to show Figure 5-22 in ASME Y14.5 - 2018. I am puzzled with this tolerance 0.03 (Radial tolerance zone) highlighted in YELLOW. I don't see this tolerance specification on the orthographic view. What is your thought?
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I have a sketch containing point clouds (>1,000). I can read (get) coordinates of these points from the sketch using these two commands:
sketchPointArray = swSketch.GetSketchPoints2
Xi = sketchPointArray(i).X: Yi = sketchPointArray(i).Y
I want to edit coordinates of these points...
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I need to copy some driven dimension values in a sketch from Solidworks to another application. I am surprised that I can't copy and paste it. I had to retype them manually. Is there a workaround? Thanks!
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Alex
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Please take a look at image attached. I have 3 questions. I have been thinking about this for a while. I want to see if you have any suggestions.
Item #1: Is datum feature A valid (see top right)? Can I consider these two partial cone surfaces as a "Complex" datum feature?
Item #2...
Hi, Folk:
Recently I noticed that "Burunduk" asked a good question about position of a shallow cut on OD of a shaft. This makes me wondering if it is OK to use position FCF to locate a "V" groove on a block.
According to definition of position in ASME Y14.5 - 2009 or 2018 standard, position...
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I have a question about revision of assembly (or sub-assembly) drawing documents. Since this is a drafting standard forum, I assume my question below is an appropriate one.
When you make a minor revision to a component, do you revise drawings of all sub-assemblies and assemblies...
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I'm not sure if this is a good forum to discuss the subject question. But I know we have quite many experts in this area. So, I just post my question here at GD&T forum.
At the company where I work currently, we have two sets of title blocks (or sheet formats in Solidworks). One...
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I am struggling with something that seems very simple for a day. I hope you folks may have some solutions.
I created a derived part (by inserting a base part). Then I create a drawing for this derived part. How do I show name (file name) of the base part on the drawing?
Also, I created...
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I am playing with VB.net (2010) to control SW2011. I am trying to do something very simple. Let's say have a rectangle sketch (with 2 dimensions) extruded into a solid. How do I use VB.net to retrieve the 3 dimensions (2 for sketch, and 1 for extrusion depth) and update them. I used to...
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Is there a way to probe tension/compression force in a section from SW Simulation result, or do I have to create a bonded contact at the location of the section?
What is best way to find tension (internal force) at a section?
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