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    Mechanica won't start from within WF4

    I normally start Mechanica by going to Applications/Mechanica from within ProE (WF4). I recently changed to the latest version of Internet Explorer (I was on 8). Anyways, now when I go to Mechanica, the part regenerates and nothing else happens. I am able to bring up Mechanica independently...
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    axisymmetric model with contact-compatible mesh?

    I was able to fix my problem. The issue is similar to mating straight-sided gears. Only a part of the each gear face is in contact. I slightly undercut my mating faces to that the contact areas exactly matched. The contact connections then worked. For my purposes this was good enough...
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    axisymmetric model with contact-compatible mesh?

    I'm working on an axisymmetric model of a rod and locking collar with multiple teeth. This resembles a nut and bolt, but the "threads" of the bolt aren't helical. I've set up contact connections between the teeth faces, but when I do a check run of the model, I get an error saying that contact...
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    Mesh.

    I have not tried this yet, but you can go to http://learningexchange.ptc.com and view a tutorial on Autogem meshing. You will need a userid, but it requires only a few minutes to register.
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    Adding shells to a beam framework model in Mechanica?

    I figured this out finally. I first put a number of points on the datum curves making up my framework, in areas I would be creating the shells. I then sketched the extrusions for the shells using multiple line segments to those points. In Mechanica I compressed the shells and created elements...
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    Adding shells to a beam framework model in Mechanica?

    I'll add some info. I sketched a think extrusion on top of the datum curves in proE, and then was able to create a shell in Mechanica. But the model fails as unconstrained at the shell, so I assume the edges are not connected to the beams. When I try to create a rigid link, I can't pick a...
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    Adding shells to a beam framework model in Mechanica?

    My first post; bear with me if this is obvious and I missed it. I've created a 2d framework model to represent a machine base. The beams were created from a sketched set of datum curves from proE. [using Toogood's tutorial book, as I almost always am doing solid analysis of thick parts, and...
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    Mechanica crashes during when plotting results

    Okay, I did the 3gb switch change to the .ini file, and I'm not using continuous tone. I'm ok with both display and changing the legend, so that's a step in the right direction. I'm using a cutting surface to see "inside" the model, and if I ask for a view max, model max, or dynamic query, the...
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    Mechanica crashes during when plotting results

    I've an assembly model with four parts. I can plot a quantity, for example max prin stress. But when I try to adjust the legend, the program crashes. I can get results by plotting the components separately, but I'd like to be able to show all. I found one similar post on another forum, but...
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    Assembly analysis model results windows can't be shown

    I finally tried exiting proE and restarting the program, and was able to get results plots. Pro doesn't like to let go of used memory sometimes.
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    Assembly analysis model results windows can't be shown

    Hi all, I'm running a Mechanica assembly model in WF4. Nothing exotic, three parts with a load placed on one part and a restraint on another. The model appears to run fine. But after when I try to plot the results window for any quanity or option, I get this message: "None of the selected...
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