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SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

(OP)
Question (Solidworks 2007).

I am putting virtual sharps (DOTS) on a drawing (no problem), question is, is there a setting to place the dots in a completely filled mode, vs just outline circle?

Thanks

RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

Tools > Options > Document Properties > Virtual Sharps has options for the five styles available.

RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

(OP)
Thanks, but the dots do not show as FILLED, anyway to change that?  I see the Plus, Star, Witness, Dot and None, I would just like the DOT to be filled not outlined.  Something the Engr manager here has his heart set on seeing.

RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

You can't fill a dot its just a point. You would have to create something into a solid if you want that, but it defeats the purpose of having a "Virtual Sharp" as its suppose to indicate "Virtual". You might just try creating a sphere on the point, but the end result will make the file larger.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP pc2
www.scottjbaugh.com

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RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

The Eng Mgr is nit-picking. It's more work than needed.
I would slet him know the software does not do it.
On the dwg you can add a circle that is shaded to the virtual sharp.

Chris
SolidWorks 08 0.0/PDMWorks 08
AutoCAD 06
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RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

(OP)
Thanks all, I didn't think so, I just wanted to make sure.  I believe he saw it on an old AUTOCAD drawing and wants to see the same.

RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

Although Scott is right, you cannot fill a point and the circle is not selectable, if you want to go through the extra work for your manager, you can sketch a selectable circle in the drawing and fill it with "insert/annotations/area hatch/fill".  The intersection point is selectable when you draw the circle.  You may want to start with the "none" selection in virtual sharps so you don't get a double line circle.

Timelord

RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

(OP)
Thanks Timelord, I thought of that, but that is a PAIN in the (you know what??)  appreciate it though

RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

"I believe he saw it on an old AUTOCAD drawing and wants to see the same."
Perhaps you could politely suggest he go back to an ACAD using company. wink

RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

Approach the manager with management-babble.  Managers don't like "No".  They do get giddy about "alternatives" and "options" (especially the company stock bonus kind).

Print samples of each of the different kinds of sharps, and have him pick one.

If manager still insists on filled circles, give him an estimate of man-hours wasted per drawing to do this.  Don't forget time wasted on training, maintaining, and adjusting drawings done by those who just don't get it.

batHonesty may be the best policy, but insanity is a better defense.bat
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RE: SOLID VIRTUAL SHARPS

Tick,
I couldn't have written it better.

Chris
SolidWorks 08 0.0/PDMWorks 08
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)
ctopher's blog

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