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    reference model not visible (shaded mode) in assembly

    Hello. When I create a manufacturing assembly to make a mold cavity I can see my reference model (molded part) in 'no hidden, hidden line, & wireframe' modes but it is not visible when I pick any shaded mode options. This is driving me nuts. I must be overlooking something; I even shutdown the...
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    Creo - Pro E: remove/modify model scale feature

    Thanks OWILCOX. I would think that this function would be available in either case. Thanks again.
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    Creo - Pro E: remove/modify model scale feature

    Hello. I'm new to Pro-E and have a question about model scale. In SolidWorks I can scale a model up or down and the feature tree will display the shrink/scale feature. I can then modify or remove the scale to suit. Does Pro-E have a visible feature in it's model tree to view, modify, etc.? I...
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    Flyout Toolbar

    Thanks Laik.
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    Flyout Toolbar

    Hello. Anyone have tips on how to create flyout toolbars? I've search onine but haven't any info on this. All responses are appreciated. Thanks!
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    edit .XML files

    thread1480-314326 Hello. New to DraftSight and like it so far. Now want to import some menu files (.mnu) but keep getting errors. In the referenced thread BJMH46 states that he edited the .xml file: ("Started looking at the .xml file and noticed the path callout to /bob/home/..... and...
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    custom pull down menus

    Hello. Need help & tips in creating custom pull down menus. I searched the forum but could not find anything. Thanks to all in advance for your help. AR SoCal
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    Install & reinstall, upgrade

    Hey Jeff. Thanks for your valuable feedback. I have always had full administrator privileges on my PC and have never had an issue with uninstall/reinstall SW. The 'hidden' administrator was recommended by our VAR because I currently have the 'Logon' in my name and not as 'Administrator'. I...
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    Install & reinstall, upgrade

    Hello all. In the process of uninstalling and reinstalling from '11 to '12 I'm getting errors. I've contacted our VAR but so far no luck. The issue is, according to our VAR, that I need to log into a 'higher level administrator account'. They tell me that's it's a permissions issue; I've never...
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    zoom feature - acad 2010

    Hello. How do i customize the zoom feature in acad 2010? In other words, I just want one click to activate and zoom. Any tips much appreciated. Thanks!!1
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    color swatch

    While working on a model and attempting to change the color of the part I noticed that the standard color swatch is missing in the feature manger color bar. I copied the standard color swatches from a co-worker's SW directory but no luck. I don't know what happened and any help is much...
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    Assembly part edit - tranparency

    Hey Rwdesigner. I agree. Hopefully down the road SW can address this issue. Thanks to all for your feedback.
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    Assembly part edit - tranparency

    The reason is I can see what features I may want to cut, add, etc. from other components to the edited part. I do remember this transparency question I have was available in earlier versions of Solidworks. Thanks to all for you input.
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    Assembly part edit - tranparency

    SW 2010 SP 4.0 nVidia FX1400 XP Pro SP 3 Dell 380 In an assembly, how can I get a part being edited to be transparent in edit mode? It gets transparent when not in edit but becomes sold as soon as switched to edit mode. Currently I've tried to adjust the System Options/Display...
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    assembly transparency question

    great...thanks Dan!!!
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