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    Convert line to polyline

    Amen exxit - I still type in most of my commands....started on version 3.11 and have never forgotten the basic ones...ouch there goes my age Ratso AutoCAD and Inventor
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    Autocad 2007

    As far as I know, regardless of what unit you did your design in, if you draw on a 1:1 scale in model space, all you have to do is specify the units and it will convert to inches or whatever. In the old days the command was "units" and then you went from there. I don't think you have to...
  3. Ratso

    COG animation in Inventor

    If you have Inventor 11 with simulation then you can add gravity into the assembly, give weight to the components by specifying materials in the parts. Setting up the environment correctly will give you the effect with the rolling ball - it will even bounce when it hits the wall. The snowflake...
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    Hardware for fast AutoCAD 3D modeling

    First of all, which version of AutoCAD are you using? I am asking this because if you install more RAM, you will still be limited to 2 gigs if you are running on 32 bit Windows XP. Only AutoCAD 2007 is a 64 bit compatible version, but to use that ability and utilise more than 2 gigs of ram...
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    Sheet metal corner relief and self intersecting flange

    Ok I have done a sample based on your info and the downloaded ipt. I have done some screenshots if anybody can give me an idea of how to get this onto this page or wherever to share it....
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    Conversion issue from Rhino

    Try Transmagic's translation software. It has the ability to fix 3D models before you import them into Inventor.
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    Sheet metal corner relief and self intersecting flange

    Howsit, I have had a look at your model - please send me some dimensions so I can model it myself and see if I get the same error. Which Inventor are you using? I also need the following info from your sheet metal style settings: 1. Thickness. 2. Bend radius. 3. Relief shape. 4. Relief width...
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    Inv 11 vs Solidworks 2007

    As I am a committed Inventor user my bias leans towards the Autodesk products. To come up in defence for Inventor, the component generators are state of the art (this is a comment from a SW customer of mine) which for pulley design should do the trick nicely for you. Get your Autodesk reseller...
  9. Ratso

    Contour Flange Profile Problem

    Or use project geometry...????
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    How to make extrusion wich will start as circle and end as square

    In AutoCAD 2007 it is possible using the loft command. Also doing a helix.
  11. Ratso

    Ho can i convence my boss to buy an 3D software?

    Hi Sw2006, The standard Vault installation on the dvd only works with a limited sql server as part of the installation. When you reach a certain number of users you have to install (purchase) the full sql server in order for vault to work. Incidently, vault 5 is in my eyes better than any of...
  12. Ratso

    Laptop recommendation

    Hi, Check the Autodesk website for their recommendations. There is even an HP link that will give you specific model numbers and performance tips. Hope it helps.
  13. Ratso

    Just to let you know

    I have been using Autodesk software and not being American, maintains that this is one of the few good things coming from the big US of A - the others are root beer, jelly beans, and Camerion Diaz. We are a reseller doing a whole host of industrial type software and have certified application...
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    Learning Autocad

    If you have a registered version of AutoCAD then you should be able to access the online training courses on their website. You have to register yourself for that and they have different topics that is covered. For a start that should do, after that use the books recommended.
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    Assembly load time

    Hi, As far as I understand from our AE's if you reduce the number of files and subfolders in a project and try and stay below 200 your opening times will reduce. Something to do with the Microsoft Explorer side of things. And yes doing more sub assy's should reduce your loading time. Try to...
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