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  1. designmr

    Grey X on files in FILE EXPLORER??

    So its a copy, but just NOT external ref's. Thank you
  2. designmr

    Grey X on files in FILE EXPLORER??

    SOLIDWORKS 2018, Not sure WHY I see a small GREY X on the icon in FILE EXLPORER, I believe files were PACK and GO'D, not really sure. I have never seen ths. Thank you. https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=9c5ac27b-ba6a-4afc-84b0-6b567dc6e030&file=GREY_X.jpg
  3. designmr

    Compressed looking text, HOW to fix?

    Thank you SBaugh, an IT fixed my problem, seem the laptop and large screen needed different settings...go figure
  4. designmr

    WHAT does these ICONS mean?

    WOW Gupta65, I NEVER saw that or used it before ALL these years. THANK YOU.
  5. designmr

    WHAT does these ICONS mean?

    Anyone know what these 4 icons on the left mean? I have used Solidworks for years, I have never seen these. In fact I have been using thie 2018 version at this new company for a few months, and these icons all of a sudden popped up. Not sure how to clear them, they can't be dragged and moved...
  6. designmr

    GUIDE to determine minimum Aluminum thickness

    Thank you Greg, IRstuff and Brian for your reply. Yes, it does seem that autos use alot of Aluminum. thank again.
  7. designmr

    GUIDE to determine minimum Aluminum thickness

    I am looking for a specification to find out what is the minimum Alumimum thickness allowed in Automotive power electronics enclosures. This design is my 1st that I have worked in an Automotive industry, so not sure what spec. to look for. Thank you in advance.
  8. designmr

    Compressed looking text, HOW to fix?

    Hello, and thank you in advance. I am using a licensed 2018 version of Solidworks. I have a laptop plus two large 32" monitors. It's a little hassle since text sizes seem to be different on each screen. The Solidworks explorer text is all bunched up, NOT sure how or what settings I need to...
  9. designmr

    MEASURING THICKNESS in Multi-layer casting (non-metal)

    Seem like the Ultrasonic is the way to go. THANK YOU all for your replies. Since we know the Glass thickness and seems the material being poured is in question, Ultrasonic would be a help. We are pretty sure the thickness is varying within the castings, but nobody has been able to check...
  10. designmr

    MEASURING THICKNESS in Multi-layer casting (non-metal)

    Thank Rb1957, I know the thickness of the glass plates, but this is too big to 3D scan it...
  11. designmr

    MEASURING THICKNESS in Multi-layer casting (non-metal)

    Needing: Some type of equipment to measure the thickness of poured material between to large glass plates. These plates are approx. 140" x 100" (sealed all around expect the one inlet at top). Since the plates are large and not lying flat, I am trying to figure a way to measure what the...
  12. designmr

    SECTIONING LARGE ASSEMBLIES

    Thank you in advance. I am using Premium 2018 X64, Sp3.0. {Window 10 Pro, 64GB Ram, 64 bit Operating I7-7700CPU @ 4.20GHz} With regards to sectioning a large assembly in a drawing. The Assembly in question is about 64MB and contains approx 20,000 parts. All Speedpaks are turned off, since I...
  13. designmr

    Old markers removed

    Oh, I will take responsibility for NOT checking in items beforehand. Unfortunately, the IT guy is not really understanding of PDM and Solidworks workings, and the PDM administrator was not in when this updating took place...
  14. designmr

    Old markers removed

    HAPPY NEW YEAR... Well, the IT person reloaded my Windows 10 and a fresh reinstall of Solidworks 2018...NICE, now the problem... Initial I had a different vault added (created by the PDM Administrator here). An "S" drive was added to my computer, and that is where I was working. The IT guy...
  15. designmr

    LAP TOP vs Desktop

    Has anyone run into this situation? Seeing a mating issue when you pull the SAME assembly FILE, from SAME FOLDER, one thru a laptop, the other thru Desktop. We can NOT figure out why we see 2 different mating issues. Laptop assembly shows alignment is off, desktop show NO alignment issues...
  16. designmr

    SPEEDPAK removal...

    Thank you in advance. I have a LARGE assembly (9,000+ parts), which I am trying to create a drawing with. I can place the assembly on the drawing, BUT when I try doing a cross-section, that is where I run into problems. Solidworks gives a warning: "CHILD VIEWS CANNOT BE CREATED FROM A...
  17. designmr

    CLEAR CACHE

    Thank you in Advance. Anyone know how to clear cache on Solidworks 2017? I would like every time I start Solidworks I have a cleared cache.
  18. designmr

    LIMIT to CONFIGURATIONS

    OK, I think I FINALLY found the ISSUE. ONE assembly within this MONSTER is BAD. I created a SAVE AS copy. In this copy I delete the LAST item I added, saved, closed up Solidworks, and restarted...WHAM it opens. I WISH Solidworks would let you know it there is a CORRUPT item within it...

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