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    Scale dimensions in SE 2D Drafting

    You could use Retrieve Dimensions to dimension the Drawing View. Assuming that you have dimensions in 2D view model, you would need to change the dimensions layer to Auto-Hide (this is a default layer) and use Retrieve Dimensions on the Drawing View. You could also retrive Callouts too. Note: I...
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    Full round blend

    Check this FAQ http://www.eng-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=1100
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    attaching balloons

    Click and drag the balloon you want to place and drag towards the targeted balloon. Hope this helps.
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    Tutorials for collision testing

    You can choose the type of motion analysis in the Ribbon Bar and I think 'Physical motion' is what you want. Regards
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    copy lines to another layer

    Copy and paste the elements you want to edit. Once you have pasted the elements you'll notice that the elements are stil highlighted. These highlighted elements are actually the copied ones. Make sure that you don't click anywhere in the draft page. Then click on the 'move elements' button to...
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    Use existing Part to use as a cutout on another Part

    In order to successfully attach the part copy to the coordinate system, you will have to create a coordinate system in the main part file. In the Part Copy Parameters dialog box, you will then be able to select the coordinate system in the field provided.
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    Part-Draft Linkage

    You could use Revision Manager to update SE document. You don't have to redraw it, please check this thread: http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=92391 You could also search Revision Manager in this forum. There are other threads you may find interesting. Hope this helps.
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    Parts List - Cut Length

    Please ignore my post as toffeet has already gave the solution.
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    Parts List - Cut Length

    Try changing 'Length Readout' in Units tab under File Properties. Then update the Part List.
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    Problem with the Holes.txt

    As dy stated you should use the Hole feature.
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    Part Numbers

    Could you elaborate on this?
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    part cutout question

    altnickee Is this what you are trying to do? [url=http://img391.imageshack.us/my.php?image=slotml6.jpg] Regards
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    Skid Deck Plate

    If I understand you correctly, you do not want to create separate file for the deck plate and question refers to this. Sorry for being unclear.
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    Skid Deck Plate

    jlbmech Would you explain the reason behind this? Regards
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    Frame Angle

    Check this FAQ on how to show an image, faq559-1100 regards

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