SW2008 drawing problems
SW2008 drawing problems
(OP)
Just got a new computer with SW2008 already installed on it. Most everything is working ok but there are two problems I can't figure out how to fix:
1. New drawings default to 1st angle projection and have to be changed manually to 3rd angle each time, even when adding a new sheet. I think some kind of config program has to be re-run but I don't know where to find it.
2. Annotations added to a view, like notes, finish marks, geometric callouts, don't move with the view if it is dragged. I could not find a setting in properties to fix this.
By the way, I am at SP0.0, so that might be the problem. I have just been reluctant to upgrade yet for fear of introducing new problems.
Thanks for your help.
1. New drawings default to 1st angle projection and have to be changed manually to 3rd angle each time, even when adding a new sheet. I think some kind of config program has to be re-run but I don't know where to find it.
2. Annotations added to a view, like notes, finish marks, geometric callouts, don't move with the view if it is dragged. I could not find a setting in properties to fix this.
By the way, I am at SP0.0, so that might be the problem. I have just been reluctant to upgrade yet for fear of introducing new problems.
Thanks for your help.






RE: SW2008 drawing problems
2. I haven't heard of anyone else having this issue and can't replicate it. I would, however, recommend updating to 3.1.
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE
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Dell M90, Core2 Duo, 4GB RAM, Nvidia 3500M
RE: SW2008 drawing problems
-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)
RE: SW2008 drawing problems
If that doesn't solve problem #2;
a) Try resetting the registry ... FAQ559-507: Alternative to try before reinstalling
b) RMB on a view and select Lock View Focus before placing notes, etc.
c) Do a clean reinstall of SW (with anti-virus disabled) ... FAQ559-488: How do I do a clean uninstall & reinstall of Solidworks?
RE: SW2008 drawing problems
CSWP
SolidWorks 2007 SP5.0/2008 SP0.0
2xDual-Core AMD OPTERON 280 / 8GB Ram
Quadro FX3450
3DConnexion SpaceNavigator
RE: SW2008 drawing problems
You can right-click on the view and select Lock View Focus and then any note you create will be associated with that view until you unlock the focus.
Give that a try.
- - -Updraft
RE: SW2008 drawing problems
my notes (and even hole callouts) are attached to the view, not the sheet. When I move the view, the attached notes will ocasionally lag behind. But as I stated in my last post a "ctrl-q" will speed up the lag, and place them back to where they are supposed to go.
CSWP
SolidWorks 2007 SP5.0/2008 SP3.1
2xDual-Core AMD OPTERON 280 / 8GB Ram
Quadro FX3450
3DConnexion SpaceNavigator