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    Finally Upgrading

    @TateJ - I just had to look up C8H10N4O2. Too funny. Rental bowling shoes? LOL
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    xyz points (not curve)

    Hi macduff, You are not going to be interested in all of the code, just the stuff like: Part.CreatePoint2 XCoord, YCoord, ZCoord . You can start a 3d sketch with: Part.Insert3DSketch .
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    xyz points (not curve)

    Sorry, I am having problems attaching the file. Here is the code though, you can see the API calls there, and set up your sheet in Excel. I'll try to still post the workbook later. Option Explicit Dim swApp As Object Dim Part As Object Dim boolstatus As Boolean Dim longstatus As Long...
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    xyz points (not curve)

    here is an Excel sheet that has sample code.
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    SW displaying 'extra' surfaces

    Ultimately, it is the fact that it is not a Quadro that is stopping you from installing the correct driver for SW. I've been reading posts like yours for at least 8 years, and it all boils down to this: a non approved card might work, BUT it may give problems. Tech support won't even talk to...
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    Calling all SW2013 users - should we upgrade yet?

    Thanks all for the feedback. I hope to get something going soon.
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    Calling all SW2013 users - should we upgrade yet?

    A poll to see how many are using SW2013, what sp. and how that's working for you. We are SW2012 sp.4, wanting to upgrade.
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    What do you do with all those past Discs

    Snap 'em in half and bin them. Interesting how some CD's / DVD's only bend, and some shatter. I always count on shatter just in case. Happy new year everyone!
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    Input devices for SolidWorks, Anything New?

    I get the idea that some people want more buttons, and some want to move the model using a controller of sorts. I belong mostly to the second group. For measuring, and general interaction with the model, I find the Space Explorer to be priceless. I use the Space Explorer to spin and zoom for...
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    Exploded assembly and parts disappear

    I saw the same behavior yesterday on an exploded view. Quadro 1800 with approved driver. SW2012 sp.5 win7 64 bit
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    Input devices for SolidWorks, Anything New?

    mjcole, with the Space Explorer in SW you have options of how zoom, pan, and rotate "center" As regards the Asteroid, we bought one, and all I can say is save your money. Build quality is very poor, and it feels very "cheap" My supervisor got one, and was so disgusted, he just put it on the...
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    Part Numbering and SolidWorks

    We use M$ Excel (I'm sneaking that thru on a technicality, I know). But hey, if you don't want to go full blown pay, out of the box stuff that often does not do exactlty what you want, build you own. The hard part BTW is not the software aspect, BUT PLANNING A SYSTEM. If you know what you...
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    Input devices for SolidWorks, Anything New?

    Grab a Space Explorer. Like PatCouture says, it feels like your left arm has been amputated if you are working at a workstation without one. I have one at home and one at work, and they are worth the money and the learn curve!
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    Non Significant Part Numbering System

    We use insignificant numbers. We use 5 digit numbers for parts and assemblies. We have started our fastener numbers at 80,000 so that when you do a sort of BOM, the fasteners are at the bottom. We use the same number for the drawing of a part or assembly, and save them is the same folder...
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    SolidWorks 2013

    I knew that was coming:) It is, and should always be the goal of the draftsman to minimise the size of a drawing, but some drawings just do require that many sheets. That might be difficult for a person who, say mostly draws parts to grasp, but when you get into large and complex assemblies...

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