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Hello all, I am looking at a new vertical machining center that has the Siemens 840D software. The seller of the machine can not tell me if it will accept a Solidworks file or not. Can anyone offer some assistance on if I would be able to send my Solidworks files to this machine? Thanks in...

We have drawings that list items like Loctite, grease, etc in the BOM. These are empty models with a part number so they appear in the BOM. Is it possible to add them to stacked balloons some how? Or, what about adding the BOM line item to the balloon attached to the nut, bolt, pin, etc. I...

Hello all, We are contemplating jumping over 2012 (SW & EPDM) and going right to 2013. Does anyone have any feedback on EPDM 2013 stability? Thanks, PD www.phoenixdyno.com Home of the world's most accurate and repeatable dynamometers, dynamometer accessories, and data acquisition & control...

Hello all, After watching several videos, reading the help file and different blog posts, and trying this for 2 days I must admit defeat and ask for help. I am trying to do a simple indent feature with no luck. The part file is attached (SW2011 SP5.0). For your reference, it is a multibody...

When viewing an assembly I like to see all components with the same wireframe color. When I open some assemblies some parts have black wireframe, some with white wireframe, etc. Is there a way to apply this setting to an assembly? Or even better, is there a way to "batch" apply a setting to...

Hello all, I was looking for the new GD&T symbols introduced in ANSI Y14.5-2009 that have been around for a few years now but they do not appear to be in SW yet. Is this the case or am I just missing them. Thanks, PD www.phoenixdyno.com Home of the world's most accurate and repeatable...

Hi everyone, I have a drawing where I need to add some sketch lines to identify a specific area so I sketch them and and add dimensions to get the lines in the proper places. Once in place I delete the dimensions and and a FIX relationship to them but can still drag them even after they are...

thread559-291395 CBL.....can you tell me how to "make the frame transparent"? I can not seem to figure this out. www.phoenixdyno.com Home of the world's most accurate and repeatable dynamometers, dynamometer accessories, and data acquisition & control software.

Hello, is there a way to submit a SW enhancement request directly through the SW interface without having to log into the customer portal? This would be a bit faster. Thanks, PD www.phoenixdyno.com Home of the world's most accurate and repeatable dynamometers, dynamometer accessories, and...

Hello all, I need to move a large number of weld studs to a different sub-assembly within my main assembly. Many of the studs are placed and then used for linear patterns. When I try to move them to the sub-assy the patterns will delete. How can I get all of the items to follow? I would like...

Hello all, Does anyone know if there is a way to change the size of the font in the measure results? This is using the tape measure icon. Thanks PD www.phoenixdyno.com Home of the world's most accurate and repeatable dynamometers, dynamometer accessories, and data acquisition & control software.

Hello all, I had posted a request for help with locating some electrical schematic symbols and I was able to find them in SW. See steps below: 1. Design Library 2. Solidworks Content 3. Blocks 4. CTRL-LMB on your choise of Electrical or Hydraulic 5. Save ZIP file to location of your choice 6...

Hello, A few years ago I remember seeing electrical schematic symbols in the Design Library (I think). They were like blocks that can be dragged on to drawings. Now when I need them, I can not find them in SW2011. If I remember correctly, there was something you had to do to be able to see...

Hello everyone, I have an ANSI chain that runs across two sprocket locations that are adjustable. My question is regarding the sketch that makes the simple model of the chain. My goal is to leave the two sprocket diameters alone but I need to adjust the total length of the sketch line to equal...

Hello all, We use quite a few hydraulic & pneumatic cylinder assemblies in our assemblies as "flexible" models for mating purposes. Many times when moving the upper level assemblies through their degrees of freedom the cylinders reverse themselves (rod & cylinder body are facine away from each...

Hello, When we create a pack n go it is creating empty files. You can open the different parts but the FM is empty. Input appreciated. Thanks, PD SW2011 SP5.0 www.phoenixdyno.com Home of the world's most accurate and repeatable dynamometers, dynamometer accessories, and data acquisition &...

Hello all, For the most part the assembly search filter works fine unless the assembly is "large". When using the filter on a "large" assembly, the parts do not disappear (get filtered out). I have tried this with LAM on/off but no change. Suggestions welcome, solutions greatly appreciated :)...

Hello all, When applying a feature control frame on a drawing is there a way to change the side of the line that SW places the box on? For example, if the feature control frame goes to the left side of the line and I want it on the right, or change from top of the line to under the line...

When I open a folder and use the thumbnail view some parts have the part or assy icon for the thumbnail and others have a thumbnail of the actual part or assy. How do I change the ones with the PART & ASSY icons? Thanks, PD SW2011 SP4.0 www.phoenixdyno.com Home of the world's most accurate...

Hello all, When I mirror a sheet metal part and then add a sheet to the drawing for the flat pattern, the bend lines are missing. Is this a bug or am I missing something like a checkbox somewhere maybe? Thanks, PD www.phoenixdyno.com Home of the world's most accurate and repeatable...