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  1. DHALE1

    Simple VB6 question

    I have a vb program to fill custom props, and I would like it to regen the drawing. What is the vb6 statement for that? Thanks
  2. DHALE1

    VB layer question

    I am able to turn layers on and off in VB. My question is that I would like to use a checkbox in VB 6 to control the layer. I havn't figured out how to get the checkbox to show a check if the layer is on when the .exe is run. Can anyone help?
  3. DHALE1

    Text problem exporting to a dwg viewer

    Sorry, I would normally do a search, but the function is under maintainence. I know I have seen threads on this before. What is the best font to use in SolidWorks, when I need to export a drawing to a dwg viewer? Some text on our drawings are getting spread out, and ends up covering some...
  4. DHALE1

    Circuitworks help

    Has anyone used Circuitworks to import an ascII file from pads software. I was able to import a board, but had to input all the component heights when I brought it in. We were wondering if their is a place in pads to enter component height. Any tips would be great. Thanks
  5. DHALE1

    POINTS NOT DISPLAYED ON DRAWING

    I have Points in a sketch that I am showing in a drawing. I want them to print out, but can't seem to find what I need to do for them to show. I have points turned on under the view pull-down menu. I even put points on the drawing itself. It does look like there might be points there, but...
  6. DHALE1

    We are running Solidworks 2003, and

    We are running Solidworks 2003, and currently do not have a pdm system. My question is, is there a way in Solidworks to do a parts where used? This is the same function that is in Solidworks explorer. Currently we use find references to find all files that are used to build the top level. It...
  7. DHALE1

    edit sheet to edit sheet format macro?

    I want a macro to toggle between edit sheet and edit sheet format. I have been able to get one to go from edit sheet to edit sheet format, and another to go from edit sheet format to edit sheet. What I really want is one that will toggle to the other no matter which one I am in. I tried...
  8. DHALE1

    vault files being saved over?

    recently we had a problem with files from a protected directory being saved over. We are running windows 2000 and sw2003, and have no pdm system. The problem occured when a file was opened from the protected directory (s:/sw/vault) and was saved-as copy to another directory(s:/sw/work). The...
  9. DHALE1

    Where do you put notes?

    I am curious, where and how is the best place to put the drawing notes. I noticed if I placed text on a drawing it will attach itself to the closest view. Won't this be bad if I delete the view. Also if you lock sheet focus and put text in. does it get removed if you replace your...
  10. DHALE1

    turning layers on/off with API

    Does anyone know how to turn specific layers on/off using api or vb? Thanks Dan
  11. DHALE1

    Number of Custom Properties?

    Does anyone know if there is a maximum number of custom properties that Solidworks 2003 allows you to enter for part and drawing files. thanks
  12. DHALE1

    helical sweep

    I am in the process of trying to make a drill bit. I have the body of the drill bit drawn and have made a helical sweep cut of the flute. My problem is that I am unable to figure out how to lead or taper the end of the helical cut out of the body of the drill bit. Can anyone offer any...

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