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  1. TNguyen

    Save As .DWG file type missing

    That was exactly the problem. I unchecked the "Use fast HLR" option and the normal drawing file types reappeared. Great tip! Thanks!
  2. TNguyen

    Save As .DWG file type missing

    I am trying to save a Pro/E drawing as an AutoCAD drawing. I have done this many times before with few problems. Recently, the file "Type" selection flyout on the "Save a copy..." dialog box no longer displays *.dwg as an option. The only file types available are *.drw...
  3. TNguyen

    Wireframe appearance when importing IGES into Pro/E

    I have assembled parts created by myself in Pro/E with parts created in UG from a 3rd party. The UG parts were imported as IGES files with color. I am not able to suppress the hidden lines in the IGES parts. When unshaded, the parts are always shown as wireframes (colored) - in part and...
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    Pro/E 2001 Sketcher auto regen

    When in sketcher mode, with Intent Manager on, Pro/E 2001 regenerates the sketch everytime I modify a dimension. This a major pain when the new dimension is much different from the one generated by Intent Manager. My 2000i student edition allowed me to regenerate all of the changes at once -...
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    Using Excel to create/modify pattern tables?

    Can MS Excel be used to create or modify pattern tables in Pro/E? I need to create complex irregular patterns and am more comfortable using Excel than Pro/Table.

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