Convert entities w/out filters
Convert entities w/out filters
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Does anyone know how to get the ability to convert entities (especially within an assembly sketch) of edges in SW 2003? I can do it now, but need to mess with the selection filter toolbar (restrict the filter only to edges) to make it work. Otherwise, I must use the select oter (right mouse menu) and pick something that is not a surface.
For some reason, I can no longer pick edges--even main contour edges. What's going on? Was a hidden feature added in to 2003 somewhere that I'm not finding?
By the way, this is on both a Win2000 machine and an XP Home machine (XP machine seems to do fine w/SW otherwise).
Thanks,
For some reason, I can no longer pick edges--even main contour edges. What's going on? Was a hidden feature added in to 2003 somewhere that I'm not finding?
By the way, this is on both a Win2000 machine and an XP Home machine (XP machine seems to do fine w/SW otherwise).
Thanks,
Jeff Mowry
DesignHaus Industrial Design
http://www.designhaus-i-d.com






RE: Convert entities w/out filters
Do you have Dynamic Highlight Turned on? That is located under Tools\Options\System Options\Display Selection
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RE: Convert entities w/out filters
Yes Dynamic Highlight is on--is that a good thing?
I'll toggle it now and see what heppens.
Thanks,
Jeff Mowry
DesignHaus Industrial Design
http://www.designhaus-i-d.com
RE: Convert entities w/out filters
Do both your machines have the same graphics cards and drivers? maybe swap cards to see if the problem moves. If it does then you might have found a hardware problem.
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RE: Convert entities w/out filters
The more I mess with it, the more it seems to be an intermitant problem. Sometimes I can select edges without going through the pain explained in my first post and sometimes it simply selects the edges. I'm not sure what's changing between the two situations.
I'll keep an eye open to see if the hotkey may be an issue--I don't think so or I should see the selection filter buttons changing, right?
Jeff Mowry
DesignHaus Industrial Design
http://www.designhaus-i-d.com
RE: Convert entities w/out filters
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

3DVision Technologies
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
When in doubt, always check the help
RE: Convert entities w/out filters
Thanks,
Jeff Mowry
DesignHaus Industrial Design
http://www.designhaus-i-d.com