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    Video Card Decision for my New Workstation

    I was just wondering what peoples opinions were on these 2 video cards. The first is the ATI FireGL V3600 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814195048 The second is the ATI FireGL V3400 128MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16...
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    Flat Pattern import from view palette Macro Question.

    Hi, I found this example macro in the API help and it does pretty much what I need it to do with the exception of importing the flat pattern view. When I try and type the name of the view in it doesn't work. Any ideas? Here is the code that I have now. Option Explicit Dim swApp As...
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    Linking Sheet Metal Gauge To Custom Properties

    Thanks for the input guys, I don't have a whole lot of experience with design tables so I will have to mess around with it and see what I can come up with.
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    Linking Sheet Metal Gauge To Custom Properties

    Anyone know if it's possible to link the gauge of sheet metal parts to a custom property? Any input would be much appretiated. Thanks, Joe
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    General table auto sizing issue.

    I did notice that if I use a revision table instead of a general table it doesn't get resized when the tool/options menu is changed. Anyone know why this could be?
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    General table auto sizing issue.

    Ok, thanks for the input. I'll be sure to check it out.
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    General table auto sizing issue.

    Oh man, that sucks. So there is nothing that can be done about this? Is it possible to set up a macro to automatically adjust the size of the columns?
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    General table auto sizing issue.

    Hello all, I am having a problem with a general table that I have set up in a drawing template. The table has many merged cells and custom properties within it. When I go to tools/options and make a change on something or even if I don't make a change and just click ok it will expand the...
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    SW 2007 SP5 Custom Template Crashing Issue?

    No, I am not using SW toolbox. I also do not have any other add-ins enabled.
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    SW 2007 SP5 Custom Template Crashing Issue?

    Hello, I have a custom template set up that has a number of blocks and a number of custom property links within it. When I try to drag over a block from the design library onto the custom template I have set up it crashes sometimes giving me a runtime error and sometimes crashes without giving...
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    Linking custom properties in a table?

    In doing some more searching I have found the answers I have been looking for. Sorry to have been one of the noobs that clutters the forums with dumb questions.
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    Linking custom properties in a table?

    Hello, I have been browsing around trying to find out if it is possible to link custom properties within a table. So far my search has been inconclusive. I was just wondering if anyone knew if this was possible or not. Thanks, Joe
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    Sheet Metal Predefined View

    Yea, there doesn't seem to be a way to put a predefined flat pattern view into a template. The options allow all other views except the flat pattern. This is because the flat pattern configuration isn't created until you manually create it by placing the flat pattern view like is stated in the...
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    Sheet Metal Predefined View

    Hello, I am new to the forums and have found some great insight on using SolidWorks more efficiently. I know this is an old post but I am also trying to get flat pattern views to show up in predefined views. I know that the flat pattern configuration is not created until the flat pattern view is...

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