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  1. macPT

    configuration mates always changing suppress state

    Hi all I have an assembly, with 16 configurations. When I change mates in one configuration, there are mates that are being suppressed in other configurations, without apparent reason or warnings. So, when I return to a configuration already finished, a lot of components are at the wrong...
  2. macPT

    will grounding prevent aluminum corrosion?

    Hi all 1 - I have an aluminum frame; 2 - This aluminum frame is supported by a galvanized steel structure; 3 - Both the aluminum frame and steel structure are grounded, by means of separate conductors, connected to the same ground collector. Will this prevent galvanic corrosion? (the metals...
  3. macPT

    how to seal cables through concrete

    Hi all I detected that in some buildings we have power cables coming in through concrete walls, without any sealing. Now I want to seal them. I am thinking in some kind of resin that we could pour through the opening, sealing after seting. This resin should have the following properties: -...
  4. macPT

    beam elements - refine mesh

    Hi all Is there a way to refine the mesh of beam elements? It seems that SW takes all control over it, but how can I check the results in high stressed areas, if I can't control the mesh? Thanks for yur help. Regards
  5. macPT

    Anmimation best practice/options

    I all I need to make a presentation of a PV power plant. I am using Animation with a floating camera to "walk through" the plant. I am new to this task. I am using SW2008 SP4.0 and Animation in RealView mode (I am not using PhotoWorks). I looks great, but I am experiencing some anoying...
  6. macPT

    editing dimensions

    Hi guys, long time no see... I am back with a question about editing parts dimensions (I suppose it's already been discussed, but didn't found the threads). In 2008, I think by default, when selecting a dimension there's a small box that allows to change it. But if I have configurations, there´s...
  7. macPT

    PN vs. PS?

    I all I am used to see the nominal pressure of an hydraulic valve to be identified with PN letters. So a PN10 valve would be a valve with a nominal pressure of 10bar. Am I right? Now, for a certain project, a supplier offered, for a PN10 specification, a PS2,5 dismantling joint. Is he talking...
  8. macPT

    SW2008 SP1.0 to 1.1

    Hi all If I remember well, Solidworks used to make available for download only those files that needed to be updated from a SPx.0 to a SPx.1 or SPx.2.... I was suprised to see that all files, including COSMOS, are available for download if I update from SW2008 SP1.0 to 1.1. Does that means...
  9. macPT

    S235JR good for bending?

    Hi all I am designing some components for wich I am considering using the structural steel S235JR EN10025. These components will be made from 4mm bended sheet (bend radius 4mm). Can I use this material without problems or should I predict problems in the bending process (like craks)? Regards
  10. macPT

    Why Realview is not working in some cases?

    Hi all I'm using a system with an ATI FIREGL V3350 (256MB) with recommended driver, running SWx64 SP4.0. In a project I am currently working, the realview is available in parts an subassemblies, without any noticeable problem. But in the top level assembly, the realview icon is not accessible...
  11. macPT

    Is the forum search working?

    Hi all I'm trying to do a search keyword in this forum and the result is always empty; nothing is found! I've tryed keywords with obvious results, but the answer is the same. Is the forum shearch not working properly, or can I been doing something wrong? Regards
  12. macPT

    I must detail using yellow!

    I guys! It as been a while since my last post! But I'm back again and hope to always find a bit of time to share with you. For the time beeing I need your help. I've been running Sw2007 SP2.2 for sometime, without noticeable issues. Now I've upgraded to SP4.0 (mainly to test the new...
  13. macPT

    ASM equations and PRT configs

    Hi all See thread559-97151 and thread559-103889. Did SW introduced any new functionality or workaround (I'm using SW2006 SP2.1) to link assembly equations to configuration specific dimentions?[sadeyes] Regards
  14. macPT

    Toolbox database version error

    Hi all Just found that one of the reasons that causes the error "database file is not the expected version" is the access previleges to the c:\programs\sheared files folder. If you have full read/write access (administration access)it's OK (it will be the case of the majority of SW users). But...
  15. macPT

    Unknown icon in assembly configuration manager

    Hi all In a new subassembly I discovered this icon (a black plus sign with a green arrow pointing down) on the left of the configuration name "config_montagem": [http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/3691/semttulo8fu.jpg]. It's the first time, in several years of SW. I try to find references to...
  16. macPT

    Controling font size in DT

    Hi all! Is it possible to control the font size of a sketched text using DT? How? Regards
  17. macPT

    SPR General X All - what's the difference?

    Hi! Subject says it all. Regards
  18. macPT

    SP 3.0 strange bug

    Hi all! I'm working on a design that was started in SW2004, continued with SW2005 SP1.1 and now with SP3.0. I opened the top level assembly and the had the message: "SW encountered an error opening the document. Please contact your local SW support representative for help in troubleshooting...
  19. macPT

    Configuration management

    Hi all! During design, it is common to create parts/assemblies with several configurations in order to easely make "what if" scenarios and find the best solution. The problem is that, in the end of the design, when preparing documents for production, there's the need to clean all extra data in...
  20. macPT

    Printing problems?

    I've been using SW2005 (SP1.1) for sometime without any significant problems (just a litle less stable then SW2004). But today I was surprised with a problem: I click the print command (in an assembly) and nothing happens! Not even the window for choosing the printer and printing options is...

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