Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
(OP)
I have run up against a unique problem. I have received models and drawings from a customer constructed in SolidWorks. My job is to clean up the drawings and get the parts built. Here is the problem: for some strange reason the drawings with multiple sheets have the seperate sheets in seperate files. I don't know why and I won't ask the customer because I don't want to make him look stupid. I want to consolidate the multiple sheet drawings into a single file. Is there a way I can open both files and copy the drawing vbiews in one file to a new sheet in the other file? Or is there some other work around that somebody is aware of short of redrawing the views?
TIA
Timelord






RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
Hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Jon
Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
If approached the correct way, the customer need not be made to look or feel stupid. I would approach him/her & explain that there is a better way to do the drawings, which would save them time & money. He/she may be totally unaware that there is an alternative to the way it is being done.
Of course if you want the extra (I assume paid) work, then keep quiet.
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
Please clarify.
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
Don't get excited. The reason that the sheets are in seperate files is my customer made them that way. Not any malfunction. jksolid's suggestion worked just fine (I was trying to right click and copy and that did not work).
All is OK now,
Timelord
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
Happy it worked out.
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
J
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
Has anyone actually worked under both systems found any significant draw backs.
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
John
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site
RE: Multiple sheets in seperate files problem
I thought I had all sheets selected but maybe not. Is there a specific technique for doing this?
Thanks