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    Inventor assembly configurations.... where?

    Inventor has something called Positional Representations that is similar to configurations. Mark
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    How to Change Step Value Globally

    Thanks Derek. Mark
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    How to Change Step Value Globally

    I set my primary grid spacing to 1/16 inch and found the spinner is not affected by grid settings. It still defaults to 1 inch. Mark
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    How to Change Step Value Globally

    When placing a line, point, etc. I like to use the up and down arrows to increment the distance values. In Catia, it is set to 1 inch which is too big for the work I do. I can change the step value, but it defaults back to 1 inch. Can I set it to 1/32 inch and make it stay 1/32 inch? See...
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    Low pressure fluid system needs check valve

    Smart Products check valve was what I needed, but they have a 25 piece minimum order. The cost was $200 plus shipping. They can build a check valve to your specs by making a custom wound spring. I found a check valve with a 1/3 psi cracking pressure at US Plastic Corp. About $6.50. Mark
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    Low pressure fluid system needs check valve

    I have built a low pressure fluid system for an R&D application. It is made with 1/4" pvc tubing and push connect fittings. It operates at about 10 mm Hg (about 0.20 psi) and uses a paristaltic pump rated at 24 ml/min. I have installed a reservoir on the pump inlet for filling the system, a low...

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