Recent content by maximalover

One different way of solving this is to draw the part in its flat state. Then, instead of using sheet metal commands, you could use the Flex, Bend command. Works nicely. You can either specify the bend radius, or the angle that you want to bend a specified length of material. It will also allow...

This is what I figured, but I wanted to hear other peoples thoughts before I try to make a Cad Note here at work. Thanks

Hi, We are currently running SWx 2005 SP2. I have run into instances where an individual has changed the name of a hole wizard feature (adding "_8X" or something similar) in a part to clarify a set of holes. If the feature changes to a drilled hole instead of the original tapped hole, the...

Any 2D sketch acts the same as the points when the view is changed to a broken view. I did not try to "wrap" or "split" a circle on the surface. Those should work as they become 3D features of the part. Thanks

Hi, We are using Solidworks 2005, SP2. I have an extrusion model that is 4" X 3" X 70" long. We require datum points on the casting for inspection purposes, then also require datum points on the machining for set up purposes. The problem is that we can not get the datum point annotations to...