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    Principal vs Lead vs etc...

    What are the nuances to the terms principal/principle (I don't know which is supposed to be the proper spelling, but I have seen both) engineer vs lead engineer vs engineer?
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    Creating angle planes

    You have good timing. I just learned how to do this today. The Solidworks Help was great. You can use the Index for the word Planes- and on the top of the list is "at angle" Then you can click on any of the titles that are in green on the help page to find out step by step details. I love...
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    Save As PDF Cuts off edges of Drawing

    Hello, I am trying to save a drawing file as a pdf form using the add in in Solidworks. Unfortunately, it cuts off the edges of the document. Can someone share a quick solution to this problem? Thanks
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    modeling a constant strain rate test

    Hello, I am trying to model a constant strain rate test. My model is very simple block with the bottom area held constant and a load placed on the top area. I tried a constant displacement load but it changes the strain rate considerably over the loading time- which is understandable- but...
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    Running multiple input files consecutively

    Hello, I am tried running a bash file using the same layout as in the help file. When I call ansys70 (with several of the different tags) I get a message that says: "Checkout failed for the above prouduct Flexlm error message: License does not support this feature." Does this mean...
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    Running multiple input files consecutively

    Hello, I would like to run a set of independent input files in ANSYS consecutively. Can anyone explain how to do this? I found the help in the Ansys manual a little confusing. Thanks for your help, Debbie
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    Changing Graph Axis from "TIME"

    Look up the Help file on using /AXLAB. It changes the axis so that if you type /AXLAB,X,Strain the x axis will be labelled strain.
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    DOF LIMIT EXCEEDED ERROR

    I have received this message before. It is usually caused by the mesh being too fine. (I, too, am using the educational version) Try making the mesh coarser with larger element size.
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    Lindows OS

    If you are considering moving to Lindows, you should also check the compatability of your hardware. They make specific drivers for Lindows that are different than the ones that Windows uses. I have never used Lindows. But I have used Gnome and KDE and I can tell you that the mainstream...
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    CTE Mismatch Analysis

    Hello, I am trying to perform a CTE mismatch analysis. I am trying to figure out which command to use to apply a higher temperature to the entire model (i.e. what happens when an oven and specimen reacha steady state temperature). I want to see the displacement caused by the temperature load...
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    Hidden lines in machine drawings

    Hello, I am trying to draw a machine drawing of a three dimensional object using Autocad R13. Is there a way to draw lines with a hidden linetype in one viewport but not in another? Thank you

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