Recent content by ahbugeye

You need to go into Tools/Options and change your visualization. that will change the density of the file that you save.

When we had a coolant problem with our classic mini, we first tried replacing just the thermostat. that didn't work, so we replaced the radiator, thermostat and the water pump. Might as well do it all at once while you go that radiator out - there isn't much room to work! Our problem was the...

But driving with broken studs can affect fatigue life of other components.

I am an engineer married to an engineer. We both work at different companies in different industries. I'm an AAE working as an ME, and he is an ME. We have a lot of the same hobbies, but our personalities are a lot different.

I'm a newbie to SolidWorks and I have a question on how to set up the dual dimensioning in the drawing. Can you change how the dual dimension appears in SW2006? From what I see, it puts the secondary dimension on the top in paranthesis. Can these paranthesis be turned off? Can you you change...

You might also want to try resetting your catsettings. That sometimes will cause some things to crash.

This information used tp be available ont eh coe.org website.

I was wondering if anyone else had figured out how to change the generated dimensions of diameters to show only a partial line. Say I have a Shaft and I only want to show half of the section view through the shaft. Since the sketch is set up with diameters, the generated dimensions are...

Yes, CoryPad has good points. But another one is safety. A one-piece wheel is inherently safer, since there is no connection to come apart.

Change the property of the dimension that you wish to change in drafting.

Do you have a license to open a step file? To read/write a step file needs a special license. Good luck!

Isn't there a box where you can check, save measure?

Hi, I believe it is possible to have the configurations you are looking for using a design table. But, I think you have to use SmarTeam or Enovia in order to handle the configurations in the context of a catalog. Good Luck. Jen

You can turn off these "blue frames" in the property sheet. But, these frames will not print, they will only show on your screen or in any screen grab. File/Save As for dxf, cgm, pdf, etc. also will not show these frames.

Yes, it is available in R10. I use the 3D color option occastionally. It is under Properties.