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Vanishing parts in an exploded view

Vanishing parts in an exploded view

Vanishing parts in an exploded view

(OP)
I'm using SWX2005 sp0.1. I have created an exploded view of an assembly. When I add this exploded view in shaded mode to a drawing weird things happen.
1. Zooming into the exploded view makes some of the components disappear. Zooming out brings them back.
2. When I create a hard copy of the drawing the vanishing components are not printed. The print preview is perfect.
3. When I create a PDF of the drawing the vanishing components are not shown.

I have reset the SolidWorks settings to default as per FAQ559-507 without success. Is this a known bug?

RE: Vanishing parts in an exploded view

Do a Ctrl-Q, Zoom all and the parts should reappear. i ahve seen this for years, but I'm not sure what is other then a graphics card issue.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users

RE: Vanishing parts in an exploded view

(OP)
Scott,
      I've tried using Control+Q but without result. Even if it did restore the vanished parts after zooming-in (graphics card issue?) I don't believe it would have helped with the printing and creation of the PDF.
 

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