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I am trying to open DWG files in SW 2005 and it tells me it cannot open acis.dll then opens with only the flyouts and measurements. Any idea how to get this to work? Thanks, Mark __________________________ Mark Johnson www.blindchickenracing.com

Changing from 2001 to 2004, the thing I can't find is the array feature for either circular or linear arrays. I have even tried to use the 3D array but it will not accept the hole I have created in the part as a valid starting point. The help file shows that there should be an array button for...

Thank you, that did the trick. All you said has helped and I just have one final question about this aspect. I need a sheet metal cover for the back side that fits the opening and has three bends in it to fit the contour. Is there a relatively easy way to do that? I was trying ot create a...

Thank you, that is exactly what I was looking for. I knew there had to be a way to do that, I was just not finding it. One thing I came across is when I define the plane I can insert the first part. If I then define an offset plane for the second, it will not allow me to insert a component...

Thank you, that is exactly what I was looking for. I knew there had to be a way to do that, I was just not finding it. -Mark __________________________ Mark Johnson www.blindchickenracing.com

I have a base part and am trying to fit parts inside it. Is there a way to create the folded part then in the assembly create the rest of the parts that I need to fit into the first one but be able to save those parts seperately? I am running SW 2004. Check here for the example...

I have been trying to find a way to create a wireframe for a tubular buggy chassis then sweep it to turn it into tubes. I am finding that most of the time I try to do any sweep it tells me it cannot be done for any number of reasons. To make a long story short, I have a few questions. Can you...

I have been using Solidworks for about a year now and find it does most of what I want. I was given a copy of Autodesk Inventor to look at and wanted opinions on what was easier to deal with. I am new to the whole CAD stuff and would like to find a program that is easy to learn and use...

OK. Picture the framework of a garage. I am trying to create a cad drawing for a carport made of square tubing. The idea is to create one rib that is essentially a U shaped piece on the XY that is then duplicated every four feet on the Z. Then connect each rib to the next with 4' tubes. The...

I am running SW2001 and am trying to create a rib on the XY that is duplicated on the Z with connections between so I can do a sweep of the entire thing. I am trying to create a representation of a part made of steel tubing. Is this possible and if so how? The problem I think I am having is...

I am trying to create an assembly that has bent tubing components. I am not having much luck creating the tubing with bends, fishmouthing, holes, etc. Anyone know of a tutorial that covers this? Any other way of doing this? Thanks, Mark __________________________ Mark Johnson...

I am trying to add a threaded hole to the side of a cylinder and the program doesn't seem to let me do that. I am also adding threaded holes to a surface but don't see how to place it in a specific spot, only where the mouse clicks. Any info? -Mark __________________________ Mark Johnson...

I have just begun to play around with solidworks 2001 and have not figured out how to close a contour. I have made my shape, cut out what I need, removed the excess, but when I try to extrude it it tells me there are open contours. Any suggestions? -Mark