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  1. tomme254

    auto recover directory does not exist

    Yes I am logged into the computer as Administrator and made a new directory and did not have the message again. But some new error shows, see attachment. Tomme http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=54cee03e-aad6-4878-94c0-fa0735d975c9&file=solidworks_error.png
  2. tomme254

    auto recover directory does not exist

    Hi, I get this message, The auto recovery directory does not exist.Please use tools/options/backup/recovery to create the auto recovery directory. When i go to tools/options/backup/recovery, I see nothing wrong/missing? Am i missing something? tomme
  3. tomme254

    collision detection or physical dynamics in assembly

    ok thanks, I look into that options tomme254
  4. tomme254

    collision detection or physical dynamics in assembly

    Hi, I have a clamp handle assembly of 4 parts the cylinder the shaft the end knob I the end knob II I would like to move the parts as in reality. At the moment I can move the end knob through the material of the cylinder. I have tried the collision detection and it works, but only when the...
  5. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    CorBlimeyLimey Thanks for the link ,unfortunually, my graphic card is not in the comparison list. So i think I will not be able to Soft-Mod my card. But thanks to your link, I now know where to look for!!
  6. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    CorBlimeyLimey You are correct to attend me to start a new thread for new questions. Sorry about that, was not thinking clearly,
  7. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    CorBlimeyLimey Tools > Options > System Options > Performance > Use software OpenGL setting? Yes settings are set to use software OpenGL tomme
  8. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    CorBlimeyLimey Sorry for asking so many questions, I am trying to create a part, but want to do it from a machinist view. Z-axes pointing up But when I start sketch on the top plane, my Z-axes is not pointing up. Do you know how i can set the Z-axes up and my top plane connected to the...
  9. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    CorBlimeyLimey I don't know it's an NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT (512 MB) I do know it's support open GL tomme
  10. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    Ok Thanks for your time & knowledge tomme
  11. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    Next try http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1538/steelblock.png http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7637/planescolor2.png http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/523/planescolors.png tomme
  12. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    takedownca, Thanks for your reply, I have followed your instructions, as i did before when i checked the help files. But i dont see any color in my planes. Do i miss something? I have added some screen pictures to show you 1: plane color (for front face) 2: plane color 2 (for...
  13. tomme254

    plane view when starting sketch (beginners question)

    Hi to you all, I am using SW 2008 When creating a new part,i have to select the plane to start the sketch. Sometimes if i select the plane to make the sketch,it turns to me, but upside down. I find this not very practical. My question: Do i need to change some setting ? Sometimes when i...
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