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  1. ParaCAD

    SE templates props.

    In solidworks I can create properties or attributes in a drawing template that will be linked to which ever part I insert as a view. Is this possible in SE? I'd like to be able to insert the .par or .asm in to a draft and the title block auto populate, and also if adding a 2nd sheet I'd like...
  2. ParaCAD

    Hand Crank Wench

    I'm looking anything close to a solid model of a hand crank wench. you know, similar to a boat trailer wench. Has anyone come across anything like this if so can you point me in the right direction...THANKS!!! Adam Solid Edge V17 Windows XP Pro
  3. ParaCAD

    Alt Assy's

    Can anyone give me an idea why I have an Assy but am unable to create Alternate Assy members? All the options are grey'd out. Is there something I need turned on to access this? I've been able to use it once in the past. TIA Adam Solid Edge V17 Windows XP Pro
  4. ParaCAD

    SE lock up

    My workstation specs: XP Pro 2.8 P4 processor 1 Gb Ram G-force 6600, PCI Express, 256mb When in a part or assembly file, if I zoom in close to an area, SE will lock up for 30sec-to-2min, almost everytime I zoom in every part or assembly, whether I'm in sketch mode or not. Could this be a...
  5. ParaCAD

    Show Broken View button

    I found reference to this button in SE Help. Can't find it though. Its supposed to be on the Drawing view Ribbon Bar. What would i be looking for THANKS!!!! Adam Solid Edge V17 Windows XP Pro
  6. ParaCAD

    CENTERLINE

    Is the centerline symbol located in SE somewhere? I can seem to find it. Adam Solid Edge V17 Windows XP Pro
  7. ParaCAD

    Balloon suffix/prefix

    is ther a value that can be used when inputing info in the suffix or prefix that will represent a carriage return? Or do i need to just type text if i want more than one line? Adam Solid Edge V17 Windows XP Pro
  8. ParaCAD

    Parasolid to Iges

    I need to convert a parasolid to an Iges. Its an 89meg file converted to parasolid from pro/e. I seem to lock up SE. it seem so be working but then doesn't respond, I waited at that point for 20min. It locked up when opening the parasolid, didn't even make it to try and convert it. I did this...
  9. ParaCAD

    Dim manipulation

    Is there a value or formula you can apply to a dimension in a draft that will hide the dim or overide it so you can place text between the extension lines? TIA I've seen it in other software. Adam Solid Edge V17 Windows XP Pro
  10. ParaCAD

    Part configuration

    I have a part. It could've been an assy but the detail wasn't needed. I want to show this part opened and closed. So I created the part with a feature showing it opened and a feature showing it closed. I can suppress and unsuppress the features to show what I want. But I'd like to know how I...
  11. ParaCAD

    Part missing from assy draft

    I've created a draft of an assy. One part does not show up in the views when created. I've recreated the draft for the second time. The part im refering to is not suppressed or hidden in the draft or assy, the edges have not been hidden in the draft. In the assembly the part is visible in the...
  12. ParaCAD

    sheetmetal thickness

    Im creating a sheet metal contour flange. Shaped like -- |_| I can change the bend radius, but am unable to find where I can specify the thickness. The default is currently 0.1. I want to go smaller. Adam Solid Edge V17 Windows XP Pro
  13. ParaCAD

    batch print

    All I've found googling is a couple Batch Print utilities for a price. Are there any real basic ones out there for free. A macro maybe? Or has anyone made one for them self they wouldn't mind donating? ;) I'm no good at writing macro's. and could use the help..thanks. Apparently I'm going to...
  14. ParaCAD

    Cross Curve

    Can anyone give me a good explanation of how to benefit from the cross curves feature. I'm new to SE and trying to understand it. Help would be great. I know I saw a thread here that mentioned it but I cant seem to find it. I want to make on continuious curve. Also is it possible to make one...
  15. ParaCAD

    dim question

    Can you insert dimensions from the model in to a draft instead of creating dimension directly in draft? Thanks in adv. Adam Solidworks 2005 SP01.1 Windows 2000
  16. ParaCAD

    Reference Axis

    Im very new to Solid Edge. I've picked it up rather quickly but there is something I cant seem to locate anywhere. That creating a reference axis. Say I want to create an axis at the intersection of 2 planes or I want to creat an axis through a cylinder….Is there no option for this or do I not...
  17. ParaCAD

    Exploded line sketch(crashes sw)

    Hello all, I need thoughts and maybe similair experiences. See the Image--- I created the first ELS (exploded line sketch) which you'll see in the image. When I try and create a second ELS between the next boss and hole you see there SW will crash EVERY single time. This is the only time I've...
  18. ParaCAD

    Hatching .sldprt

    Can a surface area be hatched within the part. Or is it only possible in the drawing (sw2005) Thanks for the advice Adam Solidworks 2005 SP01.1 Windows 2000
  19. ParaCAD

    fillet options

    See the attached image. I'm trying to creat a fillet around this boss. The top area should be a large fillet then get small quickly as it routes down & around. Any thoughts on the best way to go about this. I've had trouble with the variable round. I'd like it to just calculate the larges...
  20. ParaCAD

    SW Training rate

    I've been offered a chance to instruct a class in basic training of Solidworks. Any ideas on the going hourly rate for training a class of 9 for 2day, 8hrs each? OR where i could find info on this subject. Thanks Adam Solidworks 2005 SP01.1 Windows 2000

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