Using Configs
Using Configs
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Anyone having issues with using configurations in 2009?
I have an assembly with 3 config's, which uses 3 subassemblies; one for each config of the main assy.
Everything looks good. But, when I save and open the main assy the next day, some of the configs of the subassy get switched or messed up.
I am the only user.
I have never had issues with using configs like this until now.
Just curious if anyone here has has this problem.
I have an assembly with 3 config's, which uses 3 subassemblies; one for each config of the main assy.
Everything looks good. But, when I save and open the main assy the next day, some of the configs of the subassy get switched or messed up.
I am the only user.
I have never had issues with using configs like this until now.
Just curious if anyone here has has this problem.
Chris
SolidWorks 09, CATIA V5
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RE: Using Configs
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Dan
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RE: Using Configs
The one part of SW I have never got into was using DTs because other users at different companies, including the bosses, didn't understand them and I was told don't use them.
Now that I'm alone at a start up, I can start using them.
Thanks for the info!
Chris
SolidWorks 09, CATIA V5
ctopher's home
SolidWorks Legion
RE: Using Configs
Brian-
RE: Using Configs
Get it?
RE: Using Configs
If you are waiting for a perfectly stable version, you are in for a long wait.
BTW, many 'changing' config problems are PEBCAK problems .. i.e. Misapplication of the "This configuration only" switch when setting dimensions. A DT helps prevent that simple error.
RE: Using Configs
I agree.
Thank you.
Chris
SolidWorks 09, CATIA V5
ctopher's home
SolidWorks Legion
RE: Using Configs
It took me a while to figure this out.
Ed
RE: Using Configs
Yes, it makes life easier.
Chris
SolidWorks 09, CATIA V5
ctopher's home
SolidWorks Legion
RE: Using Configs
:D
B-
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I think most user abuse configurations. Configuration was not designed with that purpose in mind.
I only use default configuration for every model (part or assembly) except toolbox items.
RE: Using Configs
Beside toolbox items, the only model (part or assembly) I used configuration is when a model changes its geometry when in use, like springs, for example.