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    Plotting Error When Using DXB File.pc3

    Using AutoCAD 2002; I am trying to plot 3d models into 2d drawings. When I attempt to plot using the "DXB File.pc3" plotter, I get this message "Cannot open file" with these choices "Abort, Retry, Ignore". I've tried several approaches and haven't been succesful in resolving this problem...
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    "CAMLOC" Quarter-Turn Fasteners

    Anyone know where I can get autocad files for CAMLOC quarter turn fasteners 2600/2700 series? Any response will be greatly appreciated!
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    How To Send Current Through A Gap

    Currently working on an application where (2) electromagnetic brakes are mounted to (2) wrapping devices. The wrapping devices rotate simultaneously by an opened rotating ring. How is it possible to send current through the gap in the ring creating a closed loop system to control the brakes...
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    Creating A Database And Using The Data For Project Quotes

    Using Excel 2000; I would like to create a "Master" database of components (example; bolts, nuts, washers, description, unit price, etc.) and use this data in new worksheets to provide clients a complete project quote, without having to constantly retype the information over and over. What...
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    Sensing An Extremely Long Distance With Precision

    Anyone could recommend an economical way to sense a steel plate at a distance of 16 feet with precision to 2 decimal places? I've found Ultrasonic Sensors that can sense the distance, not the precision but costs a fortune. Any response will be greatly appreciated!
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    Changing The Deformation Scale Ratio With COSMOSXpress

    Using SolidWorks 2003 with CosmosXpress add-on; Is there a way to change the Deformation Scale Ratio with CosmosXpress? The deformed shape is exaggerated and I would like to make the deformated scale more proportional. Any response will be greatly appreciated!
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    HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000

    I am currently shopping for a workstation laptop. I would like to know if anyone is running SolidWorks on this type of unit? If so, What is the hardware configuration, and how does SolidWorks perform? Any response will be greatly appreciated!
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    Find/Replace Text In Attribute Definition

    Using AutoCAD 2000 I would like to know if it is possible to "Find & Replace" a series of text that's currently in an attribute definition box/style? Find/Replace works well with regular text settings, but it does not detect the text when it is in an attribute definition box. Any...
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    Looking For Modeled Electrical Components

    using SolidWorks 2003; I would like to know if any one has already modeled the following components; Elma Electronic Case: part# 15A05444-30 Eaton Toggle Switch: part# 8530K2 Electroswitch Rotary Switch: part# D4G0111N Scott Edwards Electronics Display Panel: part # G12864 I Can't find...
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    Friction Drive Formula For Two Rollers In Contact

    I am currently designing a drive system that involves two rubber rollers to come into to contact with each other. One roller is directly connected to my drive system while the other roller is free turning. I need to transmit the torque from the drive roller to the driven roller. I would like to...
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    Friction Drive Formula For Rubber Rollers

    I am currently designing a drive system that involves two rubber rollers to come into to contact with each other. One roller is directly connected to my drive system while the other roller is free turning. I need to transmit the torque from the drive roller to the driven roller. I would like to...
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    Multiple Patterns Of A Sub-Assembly In A Main Assembly

    Currently using Solidworks 2001 Plus; I created a sub-assembly, and then inserted that sub-assembly into a higher level assembly. I have a series of these sub-assemblies that I am using to construct my design. Instead of inserting the sub-assembly, and mating the constraints as many times as I...
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    Unsatisfactory Performance

    Currently using SolidWorks 2001 Plus; I have created a drawing from a sub-assembly that is made up of other sub-assemblies. I currently have 3 sheets tagged to this drawing, and the file is about 4Megs big. It takes 5 minutes to load and display the first sheet. When I switch from one sheet to...
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    Exporting A Drawing File To EPS File Format

    Using AutoCAD 2000; I am trying to export a drawing file to an EPS (Postscript File) from within ACAD. The two options that I have tried are; (1) "FILE", "EXPORT", SAVE the drawing as an EPS format. (2) "PLOT" a file to the EPS driver. A file does export in both...
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    Converting Dates To Real Integers

    Using Excel 2000; I am opening a HTML file into excel 2000. This HTML file contains a table made up of cells. I am trying to convert a cell that seems to be programmed to display always the date and there is no way for me to change this setting within the Excel "Cell Format&quot...
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    Link Properties

    Using Solidworks 2001 I would like to know if there is a way to edit, change or reprogram the default solidworks link properties? For Example; I linked the default solidworks "Created Date" property. The result is Thursday, December 20, 2001. What would I need to do so solidworks...
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    Mating Subassembly Components

    Solidworks 2001 I am trying to mate a component from one subassembly to another component to another subassembly. I am currently getting a message "The mate cannot be added because the selected geometry has dependent features". Anyone have any idea on how to get around this problem...
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    Link Properties in Drawing Sheets

    Solidworks 2001 I've got a few questions regarding the "link properties" in drawing sheets. Question 1. I would like to know if there is a way to have solidworks ask you a series of link properties prior to starting a model? This will ensure the user to always remember to input any...
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    Displaying Cross Hatch Patterns In Modeled Assemblies

    Using Solidworks 2001, I would like to know how to display or show the cross hatch patterns of each component that was assembled in an assembly model (Not Drawing) when cutting through the model with the "CUT-EXTRUDE" OPTION? This will help assemblers visualize the assembly of...
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    Copying & Mirroring Multiple Components

    I am one frustrated SW user. Copying Components "Solidworks 2001" I would like to know how to copy multiple components when working in an assembly? For example, if I have a bolt, (2) washers, lock washer, and a nut to be used in a different location other than a linear direction, how...

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