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  1. handleman

    How to import attributes pre-defined in Solidworks?

    Change "Part" to "Assembly" in your equation.
  2. handleman

    SolidWorks version.....

    Note that this only works for versions up to whatever you have installed. If you're running 2016 and you try to look at a 2018 file, it will only tell you "future version".
  3. handleman

    SolidWorks version.....

    Good grief guys. This has never been true for SolidWorks files. There used to be a numerical code buried in the file (not in the header) that you could use to look up which version the file was saved in. You could also find readable text strings such as all the custom properties and their...
  4. handleman

    Ejector pulse in vacuum - confused about a Festo component...

    The diagram on the data sheet shows you how it's done, if you can read it. See attached pic... During vacuum generation, high pressure air is supplied through port 1, and vacuum is generated at port 2. Additionally, a small internal reservoir fills with pressurized air. This air cannot reach...
  5. handleman

    Trig equations in sketcher not evaluating properly

    What in the actual heck do you mean by the arctangent of 1/32rad? You can't find the arctangent of an angle. However, the way that SolidWorks is ATTEMPTING to interpret your PEBCAK is by first translating your specified value of 1/32rad into the units specified in "Angular equation units" at...
  6. handleman

    Create custom symbols in Solidworks 2021

    No change since 2004, other than the ability to customize the location of the file. faq559-1052
  7. handleman

    Symbols in API - Collaborative Task

    This is built in to SolidWorks. Just click the "More symbols" button and you can see the entire library. To get the string for any symbol, just hover over it.
  8. handleman

    Equation of a spline from SOlidworks

    Please watch this video to gain a bit of understanding about Bezier curves and splines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVwxzDHniEw There is not an "equation" for the spline.
  9. handleman

    How does this design work? (drawing provided, simple gear & shaft)

    It's obvious that the thing on the right is a gear that rotates about the shaft. It is drawn as a gear, with those centerlines showing the pitch circle diameter. The shaft is clamped tightly to the housing on the left by a locking nut. On the right, there is certainly a bushing for rotation...
  10. handleman

    QUESTION ABOUT HOW TO LAP STEEL

    This is the proper way to lap steel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QhYXd9AsPU
  11. handleman

    RIP forum.solidworks.com

    My guess is it's seen by current mgt as advertising a competing forum.
  12. handleman

    LOG10 Function not working in Solidworks

    No worries... There are so many sections in the SW online help, and it's not immediately apparent where you are, especially if you arrive on a page via a Google search or something.
  13. handleman

    LOG10 Function not working in Solidworks

    I know this is late, but just for completeness... The base is not 16, it's e. SolidWorks equations use the VBA log function, which is the natural logarithm. Please see https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/vba/language/reference/user-interface-help/log-function As noted in the link above...
  14. handleman

    Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke Length

    Assuming you are controlling them properly, hydraulic cylinders can stop at any point in the stroke at any time without hitting an internal or external stop. As soon as you close the valve, incompressible fluid is trapped on both sides of the piston and the movement stops.
  15. handleman

    Change Default Lights - NOT Locked to Model

    Start a new part. Edit the lights. Save as part template (.prtdot). Use this template when starting new parts.
  16. handleman

    Asm axis to axis

    Coincident mate between the two coordinate systems, with the "Align axes" option checked. Sounds like you need to complete the tutorials. This is beyond basic in SW as well.
  17. handleman

    Effects on momentum on bearing rail in motion

    I interpret the picture as an attempt to sketch up one of these.
  18. handleman

    RIP forum.solidworks.com

    This gets me there: https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/#community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg At least it's an easy URL to remember... [banghead]
  19. handleman

    Designing a basic digital calculator with specific function.

    We don't do your homework for you. Just posting your project requirements will not get you anywhere. We may help if you have specific questions. What have you done so far? Where are you stuck?
  20. handleman

    Friction when driving gear systems from the "other" end.

    OK... Just for the sake of numbers, let's ignore all the internal friction and just consider the friction of the input and output bearing/seals. Let's say each one has a friction torque by itself of 1Ncm. So, you grab S1 and spin it. You will feel 1Ncm resistance from S1's seal, and 0.1Ncm...

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