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  1. dsgnr1

    suppression state not saving

    I am working on an assembly and drawing. I have saved the files and checked them in and have noticed that each time I open the files, the suppression state of one particular Toolbox part (Pan Cross head_ai)reverts to unresolved in every instance. I need ideas! what could be happening? Is there...
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    odd toolbox behavior

    Does anyone else ever get this kind of behavior from ToolBox? I grab a 8-32phms from the TB and it reports "pan head Cross_ai is already opened. Do you want to show the open file"? I select yes, then drop the toolbox part on its default ref mate and check the green check confirming the...
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    Workaround to problem described in thread559-184576

    We were seeing a similar issue with configured bom as in thread559-184576. Intermittent bom numbering scheme problems with item numbers starting at 2 or 3 or 4. This is a very isolated problem it seems as there is little information on several fora. The workaround: In table properties...
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    pdm patch necessity during SW sp update?

    Our company has maybe 4 Solidworks users and perhaps 20-30 pdmworks users. I would like our IT to upgrade the SP's a little more often and have made the request. Here is the response I got: Is this still true? and Has someone submitted an ER? ¿) Version of SolidWorks: 2006 SolidWorks...
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    remove solidworks menu's

    Solidworks has placed some stupid menu's in my autocad. How can I manipulate the Autocad startup (.ini?) to not place these menus. I have tried removing the menu's via the "customize" method, but when I select "pdmwautocadaddin" menu group autocad will not let me delete (greyed out delete...
  6. dsgnr1

    Find in space...

    What do I need to do to get my find function to work properly? I remember using it some years back and it didn't take me to outer space when I clicked "zoom to". Sorry for the probable repeat...search is down. dsgnr1 acadm-6
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    PDMWorks temp view file post check in

    Guru's, I have always had some difficulty getting the temp view files on a multiple sheet .slddrw to show up proplerly in the PDMWorks viewer. Most times there is an issue with a section view or detail view not showing up. Recently I discovered that my temp view files were not updating. The...
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    toolbox hardware...want to use metric

    I want to spec in a metric pan head but can't get to the file through toolbox. My toolbox is on the network and configured correctly. (my toolbox.ini file is correct and I am pointing to the network location in "File Locations"). I can add the folder to my design library (see link...
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    Pro-E Wildfire to Solidworks

    Hi, I am looking for how the process is best used. I have pro-e files that I will need to use in the future. I have tried to open parts with some success. (I have read all pertinent threads) I have tried using solidworks to open some of the pro-e assemblies with little success. Is there an...
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    PDMWorks file explor. question?

    Hello fellow engineers and designers, I like to relieve my work directory infrequently and would like to know if in more recent versions there is the ability to control select(multiple)files in your work directory for deletion? I am using sw 2005 sp 3.1 PDMWorks 2005 regards, dsgnr1 ¿)
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    missing entities in views

    Does anyone know why this happens? I checked in a file (pdm), printed after the fact and much to my chagrin, the views are empty again. check the sreen shot out at mooload http://www.mooload.com/file.php?file=files/1132691871/missing+view.jpg regards, dsgnr1 ¿) At some point you just have to...
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    File Won't Check in to PDM (has duplicate tool box reference)

    I have experienced this situation a few times and want to get some advice. "Add my parts Wiz" has been used to load a part that we do not care to control (purchased). Prior to this, the part had been checked into an assembly and is considered by the PDM as controlled by revision. Upon check...
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    Toolbox add in version error?

    I am getting an error that states that my toolbox.mdb is not the expected version (9.07). Has anyone else seen this. Does anyone have a fix? We use a shared toolbox on a network. (funny things have been happening ever since I uninstalled two older versions of Solidworks to free up HD space.)...
  14. dsgnr1

    sw bom (2005 3.1) sever link

    I have a sw bom that will not let me double click and enter text to sever a link. I added the row as a non updating item with (?) 2003 sp03. Each time I double click in the qty cell, sw allows me to use the note propety mgr to change the text, then as it leaves the note mgr the value...
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    open with...?

    Hi, Our company uses Autocad Mechanical 6. One of our people opens files with mechanical 6 just fine, but when he double clicks a file to open, it opens with ordinary Autocad (2000i..maybe). How can he activate double click and the file opens with Autocad Mech. 6? dsgnr1
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    use dwgeditor from task pane to open 2d cad

    Hey O.K. So I changed file options for .dwg files in control panel to open with dwgeditor, re-booted and still can't open .dwg files with dwgeditor from my file explorer on my task pane. ***Anyone know how to make this happen?*** Version of SolidWorks: 2005 SolidWorks Sercive Pack:sp3.1...
  17. dsgnr1

    CONDUIT KNOCKOUT

    IS THERE A SPECIFIC CALLOUT TO USE FOR CONDUIT KNOCKOUTS? DOES ANYONE HAVE A CLEAN WAY TO SPECIFY, LETS SAY A HALF INCH CONDUIT KNOCK OUT? ¿) To get the best from these forums read FAQ731-376 before posting
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    Any Syteline (mrp) Users?

    I have been searching for a way to manipulate current materials in Syteline. I would like to sort some particular items (if item# begins with...) and drill into that assembly and change a certain material to another material. Please respond if you have used VB to manipulate Syteline in such a...
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    PDMWorks vault view sort?

    I am a PDMWorks user (not admin.). Can a user or admin change the file structure from sort by type to sort by file name? thanks dsgnr1

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