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ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

(OP)
Hi all,
Until yesterday, I've been able to save drawings of similar parts by changing the part number, opening the drawing, and re-referencing to the new part model. After I've renamed the part, it now seems the drawing(s) open without the "Cannot find..." message and the all views are empty.
Thoughts?

SW2008-sp3

RE: ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

Use the "References" button in the open menu to pick your references.  Also make sure the original referenced file is not already open.

RE: ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

Can you recall anything that has changed with your set-up (computer, network, other) in the last couple of days?

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RE: ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

You probably hit the "do not show this message again" checkbox by accident.  Go to Tools->Options, System Options, and I think it's like "advanced" or something.  There is a section somewhere for "dismissed messages".  Check the box by the one that doesn't show up now.  After you check that box it will show again.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

RE: ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

(OP)
handleman
Did not (un)check any boxes here
MM
I am going thru all options now but I do not beleive I changed anything
TT
I can alter references thru here I think, also thru SW Explorer, but have not needed to. I kind of got comfortable doing it the other way.

Thanks for all your help. i'll let you know if I find anything.

RE: ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

hotiron,

   I have had problems with the save-as, combined with the References button.  The save-as works, but the references do not update.  

   This only occurs when I am using up most of the RAM on my computer.  I am working with large files.  I have no problems with smaller files.

                        JHG

RE: ELECTRONS NOT FLOWING CORRECTLY?

I'm 99% sure the answer is in my post.  I'd give you step-by-step, but I'm about 400mi away from my SW PC.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

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