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  1. 4zengineering

    BOM Quantities

    Yeah the behavior of the QTY cells is weird. At some point over the years, ours started acting very strange and unpredictable and we learned that "Show all configurations" had somehow become a determining factor (for us). Ours were checked, and it was locking us in to an odd format and...
  2. 4zengineering

    BOM Quantities

    We are running 2022 SP5, but I'm hoping ctopher might have hit the nail on the head. If you look at my previously posted snip, we do have "Use in bill of materials" checked. Let us know if that's it and it works.
  3. 4zengineering

    BOM Quantities

    Here are my settings for one of the assembly configurations. Hopefully there's a breadcrumb in there somewhere.
  4. 4zengineering

    BOM Quantities

    The values are Solidworks driven. Just as you are trying to accomplish, I am not manually typing any of those values in. The values are simply generated by the QTYs of each part number present in the different configurations. I'm kind of sad that I don't have further knowledge on what your...
  5. 4zengineering

    BOM Quantities

    Hi Jboggs, I have prints with many more than 2 assemblies and use this methodology with great success. For instance, Were you able to see if "Top-level only" was your BOM type in Solidworks?
  6. 4zengineering

    BOM Quantities

    Are you using "Top-level only" as your BOM type? I only see the option to choose multiple configurations in the Bill of Materials using the "Top-level only" radio button.
  7. 4zengineering

    Views

    Those not using SolidCAM might also look into using "Insert - Reference Geometry - Coordinate System". You can use that to create a CS that orients the part for your CAM software. When you are exporting your file, use the dropdown menu that you see when you hit "Options" to select the...
  8. 4zengineering

    Annotation Update

    I've had this problem as well. I highly doubt its a video card/driver issue since I've had it as well on multiple workstations using approved card/driver combos. My VAR seems clueless about the whole thing and it's upsetting as heck that when you use the software how Solidworks would want you to...
  9. 4zengineering

    How to anchor a revision table

    Click where the "plus-sign-with-arrows" is on the revision table to get the property manager to show up. Then, you can select the proper table position in the property manager.
  10. 4zengineering

    Creating a linear hole pattern drawing

    I know that buying the standards themselves can get expensive real quick. The first thing I'd recommend is checking the library at your college to see if you have access to them (the major university most near me has a library of standards available to students). That way you can get an idea...
  11. 4zengineering

    Creating a linear hole pattern drawing

    If by "large", you mean "long", then I'd recommend you use the break function to create a broken view. Since you stated that your part is just a repeat of a hole pattern, I picture this being handy for you. As far as references for credibility, If you are in the US, I'd recommend conforming...
  12. 4zengineering

    Tolerancing style

    I use a z +x/-y when I feel like z measuring z would best suit the function of the part, or when hard tooling that establishes z is going to be built. When I put the tolerance that way, I suppose it identifies it to our toolmaker as needing to be that number without being too restrictive, and...
  13. 4zengineering

    How do you guys organize your files?

    Our system is as follows. Each part under our design activity has its own folder. This folder contains the model (whether part or assembly), drawing, and any other files pertaining specifically to it. Each part folder is located a maximum of one folder below our main parts database (If I had...
  14. 4zengineering

    BOM format

    If you are attempting to make your drawings ASME compliant, then I'd recommend taking a look at ASME Y14.34M (Associated Lists) specifically section 5. If in your discussions, the option to have a CAGE code or vendor included in your parts list comes up (for purchased or standard items), I'd...
  15. 4zengineering

    Disappearing image

    I am having the same problem with our company logo, which for now is a .GIF image. It's pretty annoying because my boss comes and looks over my shoulder and wonders why I'm "fiddling with the title block instead of making that drawing". Argh. I'd much rather be making that drawing.
  16. 4zengineering

    Numbering scheme for large crane

    I agree. I am bogged down with an "intelligent"/"significant" part numbering system implemented by someone else for a product much much simpler than a large crane. At the very least, it is a pain in the butt. If you can go as fcsuper said, then that's my recommendation. This is one of the few...
  17. 4zengineering

    toolbars, SolidWorks 2008

    Keep in mind that you need to have the same "Customize" window open that you would have if you were adding an icon.
  18. 4zengineering

    instances to skip and table

    I agree that creating another pattern feature an easy solution, but it does seem a little odd that instances to skip can't be controlled through a design table. Hopefully that's something that will make its way into the software in the future.
  19. 4zengineering

    Sheet Metal Automatic Derived Configuration

    There are times for my applications when the use of the unfold and fold features is more preferable to use than the flat pattern. That is one circumstance where I create the flat configuration ahead of time. The majority of the time I just do it "your way". The only advantage I can think of...
  20. 4zengineering

    multiple lines in the custom properties?

    I use alt+0010.

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