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    Stop SW scrunching my Dims

    Hello, I just upgraded to 2010 and in the draft view, SW keeps automatically scrunching all my dimensions up close. This is after i've placed them and I'm just trying to move them around to look good, SW keeps pulling them back to where they were, or scrunching them up really close. Can I turn...
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    IEC PV Testing

    Does anyone know where I can get IEC 61730 testing done besides TUV? Just want to know all the options. Thanks
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    standard vacuum pipe flange size

    Hello, I'm designing an optical coupling to use a vacuum pipe flange and clamp fitting, like the one pictured here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KF_25_Tee.jpg I need to know the dimensions of the flange so i can recreate them in the coupling I design. I am using this clamp...
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    adding standard male thread

    I'm not trying to model the threads, or "make a pretty picture" I just don't understand why solid works will allow you to designate standard threads for holes but not cylinders. You can do this *very* easily in Solid Edge, and I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to do it in Solid Works
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    adding standard male thread

    Hello, I am new to Solid Works; I'm more used to Solid Edge. I'm trying to add M5 threads to a male screw part. The hole wizard can only thread the inside of a hole. Using the Insert.. Annotations.. Cosmetic Thread.. you must know the OD and ID, is there any way to just add standard ISO and...
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    draft views line thickness

    How do I change the thickness of lines in draft views?
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    changing defaults for dimension style in dft

    I'm trying to make a default template for my company which looks nice. My university has a template which makes all of the dimensions have larger text and other such adjustments which are nice, but this is in an educational file, so i can't just change the logos on it. how do I change the size...
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    Placing Dimensions in converted DXF

    I've been trying to convert dft files to dxf's but keep having the same problem: when the dxf file is opened in autocad, new dimensions placed are wrong. I've tried all the settings in the "wizard" while saving. is there a way to fix this problem for dwg and dxf files?
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    annoying help bubbles

    sorry if this has already been asked many times. I just re-installed Solid Edge v18 on my computer and now there are annoying help balloons that pop up whenever i put the mouse over a button. how do i get rid of them? thanks
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    holes.txt

    Is there anywhere I can download a holes.txt file with many non UNC UNF UNEF inch threads?
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