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Jack, You would be able to achieve this using eDrawings and a file archive system such as PDMWorks. You would essentially have revisions of drawings, models, assemblies, and eDrawings in your folders. Of course the eDrawings would not be the same revision as the drawings, models, or assemblies...

I have never come across the mouse trap animation but Mike J. Wilson's site has several pages of animations that you could choose from if your in a bind. I like the slot car one myself, especially if your showing a younger crowd. Just click on the filmstrip icon to download the .AVI file and...

I think CBL's Oval spring is the better way to go. I was able to create the oval spring using your dimensions in less than 5 minutes. I think either way will work for your needs. Let us know if you need any other help. Below is my attempt using CBL's method: Best Regards, Jon Gemini CAD...

Below is my attempt. I used projected curves and then created a composite curve to be my path for my sweep. Hopefully this gets you close to the final model in fewer steps. Best Regards, Jon Gemini CAD Solutions http://www.geminicadworks.com Challenges are what makes life interesting...

Blair, You may also get some good ideas from the curve driven patterns on Mike J. Wilsons site. Download them here: http://www.mikejwilson.com/solidworks/files/curve_driven_pattern.zip Best Regards, Jon Gemini CAD Solutions http://www.geminicadworks.com Challenges are what makes life...

I wonder if they have changed the format of the CSWP test. The way it is structured it sets up even the most advanced user to fail. Best Regards, Jon Gemini CAD Solutions http://www.geminicadworks.com Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful...

Looks like Autodesk Impression is only $495.00 per license and seems to be a standalone product. The link I found to download a trial is below: http://www.brothersoft.com/autodesk-impression-60042.html I think this is worth it if it really does what it says. I wish I would have found this...

I have seen it both ways but the one I prefer is listing only 3 revisions at any given time. This does a couple things such as: It does not clutter the drawing and force you to go to a second page just because of the revision table. In many cases it is not important to see every revision level...

Ctopher, How much is that Autodesk Impression program? I was looking for the ability to do this type of shading when I did patent drawings with SolidWorks but could not find an easy or cost-effective solution. Best Regards, Jon Knabenschuh Gemini CAD Solutions http://www.geminicadworks.com...

In 2007 and up you have the option to select complex curved surfaces that were generated with splines or arcs as the starting surface to extrude from. Next you will want to set the end condition to be offset from the surface you want the dimple to protrude from. Next you will have to add a...

Steris, Are you using some sort lifecycle management software like PDMWorks? If so, it will place the revision automatically into the parts/assemblies upon check in. Previous companies that I worked for tried using a folder structure system which became a nightmare to manage. If done properly...

I don't think it will be simple. It sounds like the admin had the settings set to rev control toolbox parts and now has them set to uncontrolled. The only way I think you would have ultimate success would be to delete the assemblies from the vault that have toolbox components rev controlled...

I think you can check out the assembly and point the hardware in that assembly to the network location using SolidWorks Explorer or by selecting "References.." before opening the assembly. Once the new paths to each piece of hardware are pointing to the network location you should be able to...

What I have done before is suppress the width mate and any other constraining mates. Rotate the part to the new orientation and then un-suppress the mates you suppressed previously. This worked for me on a simple assembly but may give you problems on more complex assemblies. Best Regards, Jon...

Hotiron, Is this what you are looking for? http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=d2a75960-7e8a-4e43-b4e3-38682422c664&file=75°_Bent_Washer.SLDPRT Created in 2007. Hope it helps. Best Regards, Jon Knabenschuh Gemini CAD Solutions http://www.geminicadworks.com Challenges are what...