Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
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SW06 SP4 and SP0
I have a shaft and on the shaft I have created two helixs(heli?). One clockwise an the other counter-clockwise both starting at the same point/same pitch/length I am able to successfully create each sweep cut independently. But I cannot pattern or generate the sweep with the clockwise helix. The other sweep (counter-clockwise helix) can be patterned without a problem.
If I create a separate helix on the shaft instead of a pattern, I also get the same error. Any ideas? I can send my file if someone would like to see.
BTW:
The error is "Operation Failed Due to Geometric Condition"
No help there. :/
Thanks
I have a shaft and on the shaft I have created two helixs(heli?). One clockwise an the other counter-clockwise both starting at the same point/same pitch/length I am able to successfully create each sweep cut independently. But I cannot pattern or generate the sweep with the clockwise helix. The other sweep (counter-clockwise helix) can be patterned without a problem.
If I create a separate helix on the shaft instead of a pattern, I also get the same error. Any ideas? I can send my file if someone would like to see.
BTW:
The error is "Operation Failed Due to Geometric Condition"
No help there. :/
Thanks






RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
Create the first helical cut and pattern. Then the next helical cut and pattern. (Rearrange in feature tree and then hit CTRL-Q.)
If that doesn't work, check to see if your helical cuts are leaving a tiny bit of solid material left over. If so, simply start your helix a little distance from the solid you're cutting and continue it a bit past the solid. Do this for each and see how it does.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
http://www.EsoxRepublic.com-SolidWorks API VB programming help
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
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You might also want to update to SP5.1 if you can ... or SW07-SP3 if possible.
SW07-SP3
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
I have created the Helices so that they extend beyond the limits of the solid shaft 1" above and below. The sketch for each sweep is connected to each helix and in the center of the helix. Any other suggestions. I can create two original ones, cannot pattern.
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RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
SW07-SP3.1
SW06-SP5.1
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
http://www.mytempdir.com/1283903
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
Perhaps try posting the file at a better (non-scummy) site?
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
Try this link. Thanks
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
Is this accomplishing what you need?
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Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
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As well as a screen shot of my method:
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As you'll see, I performed the pattern after each cut feature. I'm not sure why it didn't work for you.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 03-26-07)
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
I reordered my tryy such that it looks like your screenshot and it did work....BUT, when I adjusted the sketches, it regenerated and I got the same error. I have uploaded a new version of my part and try to suppress the pattern and you'll see that the second swept cut errors out when the pattern is unsuppressed and when it it suppressed, the second swept cut now works. odd..
New File:
http://www.mediafire.com/?eydzr04kejv
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
I just did that and it seemed to work:
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Check my assumptions, just in case.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
anyways..
I tried several configurations..also, I tried one helix and a pattern..then a mirror. I also tried a mirror then a pattern. I can never get the 2nd feature to work... :/ This is becoming a headache.
RE: Error Creating/Patterning a Helical Sweep Cut
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.