Updating models that use forming tools

[guimba]

Hello, I'm wondering if there is a way to have sheet metal parts that have forming tools applied update when the forming tool is modified. I don't see a way to click on something to make that happen so I've had to delete and reinsert the revised tool. Am I going about this the wrong way??? Thanks!!

Mechanical Engineer
Field Forensics, Inc.

Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources. - Randy Pausch

 

[SnowCrash]

I would expect a rebuild to trigger that action. Do a control Q to force rebuilding.

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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
SW 2011 SP 2.0
HP Pavillion Elite HPE
W7 Pro, Nvidia Quaddro FX580

 

[guimba]

Thanks Crashj but that doesn't do it. I'll keep trying!

Mechanical Engineer
Field Forensics, Inc.

Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources. - Randy Pausch

 

[GRF]

It is not possible in Solidworks to update the forming tool and have it roll out to update the part. This was a frustration of mine for years when I was doing sheet metal parts.

Sorry for the bad news.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

This is a limitation of SW.
See Solution Id:S-010925 in the SW Knowledge Base.

 

[guimba]

Thanks all, bad news indeed. BTW, does anyone know why I'm not getting email notifications even though I have it turned on? Good thing I came back in to check on this post! Thanks.

Mechanical Engineer
Field Forensics, Inc.

Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources. - Randy Pausch

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Does your name show in the Notify Me box at the upper RH side of the screen?

Is the email shown in My Stuff > My Profile valid?

 

[Gupta65]

This might be OT but can be helpful:

http://www.solidworks-apac.com/2009...feature-without-changing-the-library-feature/

Deepak Gupta
SW 2010 SP4.0 & 2011 SP1.0
DriveWorks Pro 7 SP5
Boxer's SolidWorks™ Blog