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  1. 1fstgm

    Creating a crown.

    What is the best way to go about creating a crown like part. Very similar to that of Burger King's Crown. I know some pattern would help, but detail would be nice. Thanks!
  2. 1fstgm

    Importing excel files into solid works

    So I iterated the path so that the circle wouldn't intersect. There is no way around it besides modifying points or modifying the radius. Thanks to all!
  3. 1fstgm

    Importing excel files into solid works

    Alright, I got it. It does have to be a .txt or .sldcrv file. I also ran into a problem though. I am getting an error when following the path with a circle greater than 1.8 mm in radius. Here is the error: Error: Sweep22 The sweep could not be completed because it intersected itself while...
  4. 1fstgm

    Importing excel files into solid works

    Do I have to save the file as .txt file or can I directly import it as a .xls file?
  5. 1fstgm

    Importing excel files into solid works

    I was wondering if there is an option in solidworks which allows you to import data points which are in an excel file? I have a series of points ploted on excel (130 or so). I want to use these points as a path for my part? I have done it in autocad, but I created the commands on the excel...
  6. 1fstgm

    Creating channels on uneven surfaces

    Got it! Cool. Thanks!
  7. 1fstgm

    Creating channels on uneven surfaces

    I am trying to create a channel or path (extruded)at the surace of a part. The suface is not flat. Can anyone give me some tips on how to go about doing so?

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