Recent content by a0r0t

First of all, I subscribe to many SW Youtube channels and learn quite a bit, but every once in awhile I am thrown a project at work that requires more education/techniques which I haven't learned or mastered. That said, are their tutors out there that could guide me with my dilemma? Obviously...

Is it possible to link the P/N to a Standard note? Basically I would like the highlighted number to auto-populate with the P/N associated with the drawing. SW 2014 http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=25ea286c-decf-4046-854a-18cce114a15b&file=note.jpg

This is what we're using. And yes, the drawing is read. 1. FEATURES, CONTOUR AND HOLE LOCATIONS ARE CONTROLLED BY THE 3D CAD FILE. ALL NON-DIMENSIONED FEATURES IN THE CAD FILE ARE TO BE CONTROLLED BY THE DRAWING TOLERANCE BLOCK. NON- ANALYTICAL SURFACES ARE...

Is there a standard note used on drawings for 3D Printed parts? Thank you. -Art

What does the option under Sketch, "Use Fully Defined Sketches" do? Do you guys recommend this? Thanks! SW 2004

I have this panel in which I'm going to place a 3-hole-pattern (.250 center hole with 2x .102 on both sides) in various locations. Is there a way to group these three features (one cut, and 2 revolved cuts) so I can copy them to various places on the panel? Since I have created Datum Points for...

I do have that option checked? Am I missing something else? Thanks!

When creating a New Drawing, can one automatically have SW (2004) display/show the dimensions (used to create the part) on the drawing without having to use "Insert Model Items"? Thanks! -Art SW 2004

I created a wire in SW 2004 using 3D-Sketch. How can you modify the shape of the wire by dragging the Spline Control Points? I seen a quick video on this but they didn't go into detail. I just don't see these points??? Thanks! -Art

Thanks CorBlimeyLimey, That did it!

I'm just trying to rename an individual part. I have done all that you said and still end up with the same error? "The file O-RING cannot be used as a replacement because it would create a circular reference". I'm not even sure what the error means.

How do you Rename parts in SW 2004? I went to Solidworks Explorer - File Open - Edit Configurations - Right click on part and Rename. I'm getting the following error: "The file O-RING cannot be used as a replacement because it would create a circular reference". Thanks! -Art

Can SW 2004 create an AXIS automatically when one creates a Circular Extrusion? Thanks! -Art

Can one lock the text associated with the Section arrows so that when you move the arrows the letter (A) moves also, instead of moving them independently? A <--- | | | A <--- Thanks! -Art SW 2004

I'm looking to learn more on: -Fits -Tolerance Stack-ups -Threads Thanks!