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Solidworks has stoppped using Bluebeam PDF creator....they are now with Adobe Acrobat, which is now included in SP3.4. So it`isn`t an Add-In anymore. Regards, Colombo75 Industrial Designer SW2006 SP1.0

Hi to all, I had the same problem, being in a multi-environment toolbox layout. I contacted my SW supplier and this is what he told me to do. This is the PROPER way of updating your TOOLBOX. 1. Execute the "UpdateBrowserData.exe" found in the "C:\Program Files\Solidworks\Toolbax\data...

Hi TateJ, I don't know what mouse you're using...Logitech or Microsft or X brand? I had the same problem with my Microsoft Intellimouse. To fix the problem I needed to go in the Intellimouse configuration program and add the Sldworks.exe in the list of programs for it to work properly...

Hi Yogibear, I got an email from Solidworks, telling me that SW2006 SP0 can be DL now.....and that CD's will follow, this is what they said: "We are currently preparing your upgrade kits, which you should expect to receive in two to four weeks." So my guess is by the end of August beginning...

Hi PEU, "...and I want to create a more complex part using the inner parabola segment to create a sketch." In simple words this is called a profile....that's not what I understood from your question...sorry... Glad you still got it.. :) Colombo75 Industrial Designer SW2005 SP4.0

Hi PEU, If I understand your question....the only thing you need to do is to insert a NEW PLANE using the segment you want to use as reference, then start a new sketch on that same plane, select the segment you want to use, then use CONVERT ENTITIES, then you will have an IDENTICAL SEGMENT, OR...

Hi guys, What about the addon "SolidMech", I don't know what the latest version is....but this addons looks like somehting 4 you... Hope this helps colombo75 Industrial Designer SW2005 SP4.0

First of all, what version of SW are you running? You can try the "Decal Wizard" in the PhotoWorks Menu, just follow the step...it will guide you threw the preocess.. Or you can do it manually, select the "new decal" icon, this will open a window, select first icon on the top left to get file...

Hi, You can try to import it.... then in the sheetmetal module you can use the Insert Bends tool, you must create a solid body, then use Insert Bends to convert the part to sheet metal. Give it a try.....I've done it before and worked fine... Colombo75 Industrial Designer SW2005 SP4.0

What new in SP4.0? thx Industrial Designer SW2005 SP3.1

Hi PhilLee, Just use the "ADD MY PARTS WIZARD" in the Toolbox pull down menu...and follow the instruction. If you want to insert it in one of the standard area select the one you want, or else create a new name for your new area. Have fun Colombo75 Industrial Designer SW2005 SP3.1

Hi to all, I seem to have problems shelling my part....is there anyway I can loosen the tolerance in the shelling so it can swallow all surface that are to small.... When I was working in I-Deas Master series, loosening the tolerance would usually do the trick...I do i do that in Solidworks...

Hi 2000mustanggtguy, What you need to do is to insert a texture on the surface of the display screen. In order to do so you will need to do this...: To create custom textures: 1-Create a folder in your installation directory where you want to store texture files. 2-Place any files to use as...

Hi guys, Thanks for your suggestions, it seems that Sbaugh was right, I needed to update to SP3, now it works great. Thx Colombo75 Colombo75 Sr. Industrial Designer

Hi to all, I'm having a problem with producing an eDrawing with multiple sheets, it seems like only the active sheet keeps all the notes and leaders (annotations) and the other 2 sheets only have the drawings. Is there a way to keep all the notes and leaders (annotations)on all sheets? Thanks...