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SolidWorks 2010 Hole Wizard 1

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EngFlex

EngFlex

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Dec 13, 2010
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When trying to edit a part that has features done with a hole wizard, an error pops up saying "Out of memory or other error trying to initialize data source from standards file." Then it gives the file path located on the C drive. I tried moving the file onto the main server where the particular part is located, but the error still appears when trying to edit the hole feature. If SolidWorks is completely closed and restarted, the error wont appear for a while.
 
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To clarify;
The Hole Wizard works OK in a new session of SW, but after working on the model for a time the error message appears?

What are your system specs? (CPU, RAM, VM setting, 32 or 64 bit)

 
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Usually the error message pops up when the part is first brought up to edit, then once it appears, closing solidworks completely and re-opening it allows it to work, but not always. As far as the computer specs, I am not sure, but it is a very small part that is causing the problem. There is no problem running extremely large assymblies with very complex layouts. So I find it hard to believe that it has anyhting to do with the computer capabilities. I was wondering if it had anyhting to do with the Hole Wizard favorite function? The path it says that wont work is a file that is a HoleWziardFavorites.mdb. I think it has something to do with that or the fact that the favorite was located on the C drvie, but it still did it when I moved the file into the same file as the part itself.
 
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The file should be located wherever the Tools > Options > System Options > File Locations > Hole Wizard Favorite Database is pointing to.
 
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I came across this same error message a couple of times without being able to know why. My best guess would be that the temporary folder or something like that becomes overloaded but I didn't search for the real reason.

Patrick

SolidWorks 2010 SP4
ThinkPad W500
Core 2 duo P8800 2.66 GHz
3 GB Ram
ATI Fire GL V5700
Windows XP SP3 (32bit)
 
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Engflex,
Welcome to my world.....This is an ongoing tech issue with my VAR. Are you on a 32 bit system, and how much memory do you have? I do not see this on my 64bit system at home, so I think it's a 32 bit issue.

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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Engflex,
Forgot to add I have to perform the same exact steps as you as far as closing and reopening files. It's a real PITA! Try and keeps other apps open to a minimum.

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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I have the same problem. I'm running SW2011 SP1.0, 64 bit with an AMD Dual Core 3.0 Ghz processor, 8 GB Ram, & nVidia Quadro FX 4000 with 1.5 GB Ram. This doesn't come up all the time, but when it does I can't get rid of it no matter what I do. So I just bite the bullet and "repair" the software to start over. When I'm crunched for time and can't repair, I just extrude cut a hole to keep working and remember to annotate it correctly on the drawing. I have had to do this (repair) at least 4 times since 2011 came out. I never had the problem with SW2010 thru SP4.0. I only recently upgraded to 64 bit two weeks ago but I had this error pop up previously running the 32 version of 2011 as well. I have experienced some other strange happenings with SW2011 in 64 bit mode, to the point I am taking a day off to be on line with my VAR all day if need be so he can experience them himself. (I need the break anayway).
 
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Question are all of you pointing to a network location for the hole wizard and toolbox or are you local on you c drive?

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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In my case it's all local to drive c. SW is pointing to the correct location for the hole wizard - it hasn't been moved about. Unless an alien is tapping into my computer and moving files, that issue can be thrown out as a possible source of the problem.
 
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Na, it's not an alien....our government is already doing that.

}:O)

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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On the problem I am seeing, the file is pathing to the C drive, but the part is located on a shared drive. I have moved the file to the same folder as the project is in and the problem is still occuring. It calls out a fuile that is labeled Hole Wizard Favorites. I have searched for errors associated with it and ahve not found anything.
 
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All my SW options point to the network. Toolbox, Hole Wizard, templates yada, yada, yada. Some of the assemblies, parts and drawings for my programs are sometimes on the network, and I work off of that. Other times assemblies, parts and drawings for my programs are sometimes on the c-drive, and I work off of that.

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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The question of whether file locations are pointing to network or local drive is not the problem. I'm running SW on a local drive only - not connected to a network in anyway shape or form. I guess this problem goes beyond this forum and I'll submit it to SW directly.
 
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I didn't directly say it was the problem....I was trying to find it was part of the problem.

Let us know what you come up with, thanks,

Colin

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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EngFlex,
Any fix on this? Are you still experiencing the problem?

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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Check out service request SR# 1-1673645161. This has been an ongoing problem for the last few releases. There are some BAT files to run the fixes the problem in most cases.
 
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I did the bat thing, and didn't work. Thank you for the SR number.

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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I have not found any fix for the problem yet.
 
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