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  1. CU001

    Convert an extruded cut to an extruded boss/base

    Hi, I have an intricate cut that I intend to convert to an extruded boss/base. Is there a way to do this in SW2011? Thanks.
  2. CU001

    Drawing dimensions for hole callout: Add spacing parameter?

    Hi, I have a pattern of holes. To reduce clutter, when I dimension, I want to add a hole spacing info. Is there a way to modify the hole spacing info here. I see that the spacing info has an associated variable like this: "RD3@Drawing View10" . Is there something that could be done? Thanks.
  3. CU001

    Drawings: Material properties from the part

    Hi, I have a question: 1. If I want to have the part's materials properties in the drawing ($PRPSHEET:{Material}), in the part, I have to go to File>Properties>Custom and select the Material under property. Why is this not populated automatically? (I am using a custom material, if it matters)...
  4. CU001

    Combine multiple, but similiar hole call-outs (Merging annotations, SW2011, SP1)

    Hi, When I create 4 holes as a single feature, when creating a drawing, I get something like "4x ⌀.20 THRU all". However, if I create them as separate, I don't get it (understandable). However, is there a way to merge them into one? Thanks.
  5. CU001

    Hole wizard. Cannot constrain the first hole to another reference hole.

    Hi, I have SW 2011. When I try to use the hole wizard, it asks to select the plane (for the hole), when I select the plane, the first hole is placed wherever the plane was selected. However, I want it to be concentric to an already existing hole and it doesn't give me a way to add relations...
  6. CU001

    Assembly and Model color disappears when re-opened

    Hi, When I try to open an assembly, all the colors appear for a brief second and then show up as gray. Any idea what's going on. All the components show up as "Default display state". Thanks.
  7. CU001

    Version control?

    Hi, Is there a version control system, either built-in, or that I could use with Solidworks. I have used Subversion with software development projects. Thanks.
  8. CU001

    2011: Smart Fasteners result in "Under defined" assembly.

    Hi, I am new to Solidworks. I started using the Smart fasteners feature and when the right fastener gets aligned with the hole, the assembly is "Under defined". If I add an additional "Mate", it says, "Over defined". What's the issue here? Why is it under defined and how to make it "fully...

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