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    Rendering actual pixels

    Rockguy..... Exactly what I ended up doing, and it did work.... albit a PITA! It ended up being 1224x919
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    Rendering actual pixels

    I’m working with our software gurus to develop a nice looking GUI for one of our products. I’ve designed the interface, and modeled it 1:1. It looks great btw! (the actual pixels I need are 1024x750) I’ve set up all the parameters the way I want the piece to look, and set the scene with a black...
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    PW 2 any better?

    I still have problems with 'user defined' materials. The scale seems way off, and once I make adjustments, the realism just isn’t there. Do any of you have a direct source for materials, or some 'trickery' that I’m not aware of to make the brushed aluminum very realistic? What are the steps you...
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    Material Translation From PW to PW2?

    Before? Yes a Dialog box will open and ask If Id like to translate. WoW Thanks SWX... that worked *really* good! [thumbsdown] The problem is that some were custom! ((sigh)) Scott Baugh said: Jacked... FUBAR ... Broken... Will not appear as designed....No workie' [nosmiley]
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    Material Translation From PW to PW2?

    Whats the story with the material translation? Ive tried to open a few fully rendered models and the materials are totally jacked! (Its a brushed aluminum material) If I go back to SW03, and open the file its fine... Hmmm.... Any ideas?
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    PW 2 any better?

    My two biggest gripes are the decal editor, and the material selections. The lighting sucks too..but hey :0) We design and Mfg pro-audio devices that mount in a rack. On the back of the slightly 'textured' sheet metal enclosure is a silkscreen that needs to be accurately placed. To his day...
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    PW 2 any better?

    I can’t get a straight answer from my VAR about PW2. We all know PW1 sucked. Is version 2 much better? I’m about to spend a couple grand to update this seat of SWX (currently 03 still, haven’t upgraded due to economic trends) I’ve been using SWX since conception (’94..WoW!), and have no issues...
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    Electrical Diagrams in Solidworks

    Why would you want to? Use the proper tools for the job. AutoCad would be my chioce for this instance.
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    RJ45 panel mount jack

    Ah! so that's where you're getting the 'keystone' from... The shape of that jack is shaped as such, and snaps into a premade wall plate. Have you seen oe used ethercon connectors? Neutrik makes one that will work, is chassis mountable and even color coded if you wish. Do a search for ethercon...
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    Design guides for plastic enclosure and hinged plastic parts.

    Eee gad! living hinges! You may want to re-think that option. How long do they really live? ;) <--- not long me thinks, regardless of the material, or weather the operator tweaked the part straight out of the mold.
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    Does anyone know of a small size DC fan?

    40x40 fans should fit 1U with room to spare. (1.75 front panel - 1.645 Chassis height)
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    Standard Electrical Box Dimensions

    I also exhausted my search on the net for 1, 2 & 3 gang boxes to no avail. I guess the carpenters theory of 'give-or-take a 1/4&quot; is good enough for them. ;) If anyone has any further information... it would be greatly appreciated! In the mean time, if I find more info. Ill be sure to...
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    RJ45 panel mount jack

    I dunno... most mfg's will specify the opening anyway. If not, I order samples and make my own ;) (we all know how accurate those spec sheets are to mech designers guys...NOT!) Post the information you've seen. Then, maybe I can get an idea of what you're talking about.
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    RJ45 panel mount jack

    Hmmm. the RJ45's I use are Square.... I’m not sure what jack would be keystone in shape... Care to elaborate?

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