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I have an assembled part that has been machined after welding. How do I paint the new machined surfaces that do not appear in the raw individual parts? (Inventor 2011) Thanks

Ok, I found that you cannot use a post welding, machined surface as the blind plane in a bolted connection. I was able to work around one instance by clicking on an un-machined surface that was close to the machined dimension. Now I have another instance where there is no old material to...

Hi, I am getting a "Failed to add sketch for a hole" error and a "Failed to add a hole" error when applying a bolted connection through an existing hole. Both parts are welded assemblies. Can anyone suggest what the most likely cause is? Inventor 2010

Unfortunetly autodedesk does not let you pattern a bolted connection. I can pattern a point and then use the bolted pattern on the points but most of my bolt placements don't follow pattern.

What is the best way to mirror parts with bolted connections within an assembly (Inventor 2010)?

When using the o-ring generator I get a standard o-ring groove for liquids. How can I get a standard groove (not as wide) for gases?

The ASME tank is rated for 110 PSI at 120°F

I need to replace some 5/8-11 SHCS on a 20 year old pressure vessel. What grade bolts must I use? B7?

This may be a dumb question, but some how I have switched off the ability to select multiple lines to perform a task. Now when I select a second line, the first is unselcted. How can I turn the multiple selection back on? Autocad mechanical 2008