feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
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Used to be in SW2006, that when you edited a part by itself (ie not within an assembly) that a Cut-Extrude would appear as such in the feature tree - the new feature would automatically be named Cut-Extrude.
Now it appears as just an Extrude...
But if you edit a part within an assembly, it shows up like it used to - as a Cut-Extrude.
Now it appears as just an Extrude...
But if you edit a part within an assembly, it shows up like it used to - as a Cut-Extrude.






RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
In an assy only cut-extrudes are possible.
RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
I tire of having to debug stuff like this. And pay them for the privilage.
But now I can edit my part on a conference room table - whoopdie dooo....
I came across this on a totally different system with a client file... wondered why extrudes and cuts were all named "Extrude" - thought it strange that the guy did that, figuring he manually changed them... not the case.
RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
anyway to change that behavior?
RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
Kinda inconsistant ... I've been using solidworks since 96 and they constantly amaze me at changes to the programs behavior like this.
RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
Even if you don't upgrade yearly, you should read the "What's New" guides for each year. Then at least you will get to see what features and functions are available, and when you do upgrade, the "debugging" is minimised.
Every versions "What's New" guide can be downloaded from http://www.rickyjordan.com/whats-new-guides.
RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
CBL gets another star from me!
- - -Updraft
RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
Updraft, I agree with that (and CBL's comments).
I don't know if you meant to say this as well, but to encourage this "Naming" and make it as simple as possible, Go to Tools > Options > System Options > Feature Manager and tick the "Name feature on creation" checkbox, so that the cursor automatically goes to the default name and highlights it ready for editing as soon as you complete the feature.
RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
Their schedules are so tight, even major contract manufacturers won't bid the final assembly jobs.
I think they should atleast have a simple setting that allows one to shut off that feature instead of dictating how someone should work. Especially users using their product for over 10 years.
And I realize it's nice to have the Instant 3D thing, but one thing that struck me about SolidEdge's new campaign "can anyone do 3D? - Now they can!!" is that's great ...someone can model it... but can some poor sap actually build it? Can you tool it? Does follow DFM criteria?
Hmmmm...
RE: feature tree issue with cut-extrude 2009 sp3
Instant 3D is a neat concept, but I don't use it because it was too problematic. Many Solid Edge users aren't using the Synchronous Technology mode either.