Anyone else have this problem? I use this trick extensively. Select multiple rows in custom properties ctrl+c then paste them all into another part and edit as needed. No longer works since installing 2017!
Trying to find out how to edit the excel bom template to include a column for Solidworks folder name so that I can keep track of the locations of all parts in an assembly (w/out opening SW). What needs to be typed in the Name Box in Excel to get this to work? For example, for part numbers you...
The Evaluated Value for Solidworks custom properties is not selectable. Is there any way to make it selectable? Would be useful to have filename ($PRP:"SW-File Name") generated and then I could grab and copy to part # and edited. Our filename is the part # and a description. Or...
I like to compile all my assembly part drawings into one drawing with several sheets. A lot of times whenever I copy the drawing sheet from a part into my multi sheet drawing the dimensions will turn yellow, meaning it lost the dim reference. This happens even though the same part is being...
I work with a lot of parts shared across many assemblies and they are often modified. The drawings can end up in various locations. When it comes time to print drawings for an assembly I have to go and hunt down where each drawing is. I'm looking for ideas on how to streamline. I'm currently...
Good Morning! :) So I did a simple profile and extrude and I need a bend in it so I used the flex feature and it wants to automatically put a twist in it as well. I think this is because it is not a perfectly rectangular piece and it is putting the triad in the wrong place (a simple bend on a...
Is there an order to go in when constructing sheet metal parts? I get my part modeled and then have problems when I get to the drawing view and spend a long time folding/undfolding creating unfolds, watching my hole patterns or mirrors not function any longer. It has something to do with the...
I'd like to use the holes on the flange of the part to position my holes onto the bar instead of doing all kinds of measurements to get the distances. How can I get the bearing housing vertical (one hole across from the other) when there is nothing on the part to reference as vertical?
1) What does the dotted line represent on the sheets? 2) I'm trying to get my layouts to print to 11 x 17. How do I go about that - do I have to start in a certain template? Currently, when I go to print and change the config I have to go through several config changes and add borders here and...
Does anyone have a workflow for modifying assemblies that doesn't damage the originals. Currently, I open up the original and do a pack and go export and add a suffix to all the parts filenames. This way I can refer to the original while editing the new and it won't affect the origninal. Also...
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Does anyone know how to get 45deg corners butted on two separate parts in assembly. In this picture it shows how the transparent part has the overlapping edge.
