Alternate Position Drawings 1

[MadMango]

I'm trying to create an alternate position drawing of a gas spring in SW01+. I have the gas spring modeled as a single part, with 2 configurations. The default config shows the gas spring in it's normaly extended position, and the other config shows the gas spring compressed.

When I try to instert the alternate position view (Insert>Drawing View>Alternate Position) I can't select the option because it is grayed-out. Do alternate position drawing views only only work for assemblies, or am I doing something wrong?

This is my first time using this option in SW. "The attempt and not the deed confounds us."

 

[Standing]

Try right mouse click on drawing view. Then in View Properties tab, click text box “Use named configuration:” Now click the name of your configuration. Bradley

 

[MadMango]

What you have described only lets me use one or another configuration (I know how to do this). This is not what I am trying to accomplish. I wish to create an Alternate Position Drawing view. "The attempt and not the deed confounds us."

 

[Standing]

I have not figured that one out.
Good luck. Bradley

 

[SBaugh]

Hey MadMango!

Could you send me the file or something similar because I'm not following you either...sorry it may be because I'm not on the job anymore ;-)

Best Regards, Scott Baugh, CSWP
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[BBJT]

I think alternate position is only available with assembly drawings. It uses the move component tool to show a different position. BBJT CSWP

 

[MadMango]

BBJT, that is what I was affraid of, and that's the conclusion I came to realize. I'll submit an enhancement request and see what developes.

Scott, I sent you that file, maybe there's a work around that not too hokey. "The attempt and not the deed confounds us."

 

[meintsi]

Put your springs 1st configuration as the first part in a new assembly and then use the 'alternate postion' command.

Remember...
"If you don't use your head,
your going to have to use your feet."

 

[meintsi]

Hit submit to fast.

Nobody says you have to have a second part in yuor assembly.


Good Luck.......

Remember...
"If you don't use your head,
your going to have to use your feet."