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    Solid Edge Standard Parts Database Manager

    Was able to run database administrator from a virtual machine. -av8errr Solid Edge ST3 MP11 HP Z400 W3565 @3.00GHz Win XP X64 15GB RAM NVIDIA Quadro 2000
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    Solid Edge Standard Parts Database Manager

    Searched previous threads and didn't see an answer anywhere. Is it possible to install the standard parts administrator on two separate workstations? I need to make some modifcations to the property files of hundreds of standard parts, and the database manager seems the best way. -av8errr...
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    Re-assigning orgin for hole table

    Is there a way to re-assign the orgin for a hole table? I have tried to click on the orgin step, and I am able to create an X2 and Y2 orgin arrows. However, if I delete the first X1 and Y1 arrows, the table goes blank. Anyone have any luck with this? -av8errr Solid Edge ST3 MP11 HP Z400 W3565...
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    Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?

    In general, I try not to use sketches that much. I generate the geometry in the initial part file, say for instance a set of splined teeth. I would generate the initial tooth, and pattern it. Then, if I needed to utilize that geometry in another part for a cutout or protrusion, i would "Include"...
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    Using sketch driven features in assembly environment?

    In most cases, that's the best way to do it... in the part file. And a side note, if you wish to do a cutout using text, such as an engraving, it is the only way. -av8errr Solid Edge ST3 MP9 HP Z400 W3565 @3.00GHz Win XP X64 15GB RAM NVIDIA Quadro 2000
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    Solid Edge ST2 Excel Link for Synchronous Part

    Glad to help. -av8errr Solid Edge ST3 MP9 HP Z400 W3565 @3.00GHz Win XP X64 15GB RAM NVIDIA Quadro 2000
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    Solid Edge ST2 Excel Link for Synchronous Part

    From your screen shot, it appears that all of your dims are driven. Outside of the variable table, and in the model....try to click on a dim. A window should appear that you can type a dim into. Adjacent to the field is a lock, which will appear unlocked. Click on it, so that the dim is locked...
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    Solid Edge ST2 Excel Link for Synchronous Part

    If you look closely at the variable table, there is a column named Value. At the right side of the variables that are dimensions, there is a lock tab. This must be selected, and show locked in order to drive the dims via an excel worksheet. Then, click on the cell in the excel worksheet that has...
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    Cutting Plane Line

    The other place I would try to make the change would be in styles. Same deal here, edit the template file, but go into styles, and select line as the style type. select cutting plane from the list, and click modify. set the line weight to your preference, and click apply. save the template file...
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    Cutting Plane Line

    you need to open the template draft file. It is saved on your"c" drive. look in program files, solid edge st4, template. Open the draft template file that you use when creating new draft documents. Then, create a view with a section line. edit the section line settings as you want them to be...
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    Cutting Plane Line

    I believe you need to change it in your draft template file. -av8errr Solid Edge ST3 MP9 HP Z400 W3565 @3.00GHz Win XP X64 15GB RAM NVIDIA Quadro 2000
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    Anyone have issues running ST4 on XP?

    Thanks Tony. -av8errr Solid Edge ST3 MP9 xw4600 3GB RAM Core2Quad CPU 3.00GHz NVIDIA Quadro FX4800
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    Make block

    I have used a table to generate drawing revisions in draft. It can easilly be updated to add rows and columns. -av8errr Solid Edge ST3 MP9 xw4600 3GB RAM Core2Quad CPU 3.00GHz NVIDIA Quadro FX4800
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    Anyone have issues running ST4 on XP?

    We are stuck with Windows XP for 6 months to a year, but would like to get current with ST4. Has anyone run into issues installing/using ST4 on XP that I should be concerned with. Our support "will not address XP operating system related issues, or provide XP-specific fixes." -av8errr Solid...
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    An error occurred and i lost my document

    We have a saying here where I work....Save early, save often! -av8errr Solid Edge ST3 MP9 xw4600 3GB RAM Core2Quad CPU 3.00GHz NVIDIA Quadro FX4800

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