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    reference model not visible (shaded mode) in assembly

    Hello. When I create a manufacturing assembly to make a mold cavity I can see my reference model (molded part) in 'no hidden, hidden line, & wireframe' modes but it is not visible when I pick any shaded mode options. This is driving me nuts. I must be overlooking something; I even shutdown the...
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    Creo - Pro E: remove/modify model scale feature

    Hello. I'm new to Pro-E and have a question about model scale. In SolidWorks I can scale a model up or down and the feature tree will display the shrink/scale feature. I can then modify or remove the scale to suit. Does Pro-E have a visible feature in it's model tree to view, modify, etc.? I...
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    Flyout Toolbar

    Hello. Anyone have tips on how to create flyout toolbars? I've search onine but haven't any info on this. All responses are appreciated. Thanks!
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    edit .XML files

    thread1480-314326 Hello. New to DraftSight and like it so far. Now want to import some menu files (.mnu) but keep getting errors. In the referenced thread BJMH46 states that he edited the .xml file: ("Started looking at the .xml file and noticed the path callout to /bob/home/..... and...
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    custom pull down menus

    Hello. Need help & tips in creating custom pull down menus. I searched the forum but could not find anything. Thanks to all in advance for your help. AR SoCal
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    Install & reinstall, upgrade

    Hello all. In the process of uninstalling and reinstalling from '11 to '12 I'm getting errors. I've contacted our VAR but so far no luck. The issue is, according to our VAR, that I need to log into a 'higher level administrator account'. They tell me that's it's a permissions issue; I've never...
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    zoom feature - acad 2010

    Hello. How do i customize the zoom feature in acad 2010? In other words, I just want one click to activate and zoom. Any tips much appreciated. Thanks!!1
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    color swatch

    While working on a model and attempting to change the color of the part I noticed that the standard color swatch is missing in the feature manger color bar. I copied the standard color swatches from a co-worker's SW directory but no luck. I don't know what happened and any help is much...
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    Assembly part edit - tranparency

    SW 2010 SP 4.0 nVidia FX1400 XP Pro SP 3 Dell 380 In an assembly, how can I get a part being edited to be transparent in edit mode? It gets transparent when not in edit but becomes sold as soon as switched to edit mode. Currently I've tried to adjust the System Options/Display...
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    assembly transparency question

    SW 2010 nVidia FX1400 XP Pro SP 2 Dell 380 Hello all. When I edit a component in an assembly (SW 2010) all the other components change to transparent. I checked the 'Options' and do not see where i can keep all components solid. This happens only in edit mode in an assembly. Any tips on how...
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    SW 2010 - finetuning tips

    Hello. Any of you out there have any finetuning tips that directly apply to SW 2010? I recently upgraded from '09 to '10 and experiencing some performance problems. One issue is that when I go to modify a part in an assembly and go to sketch mode, the cursor jumps around and the CPU usage...
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    Uninstall difficulties

    I'm in the process of upgrading from 2009 to 2010. As i follow the 'Clean uninstall & reinstall tip' in this website I ran into a problem: when I attempt to uninstall 2009 I get this message...."Internal error: Solidworks manager wants to display an important message to you, but can't find the...
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    file launch - Acad vs SolidWorks

    I just recently upgraded to SolidWorks 2009 SP 2.0 When I launch a drawing in AutoCad, either new or existing, ACAD immediately launches SolidWorks. This is annoying. Something must have happened when I upgraded SolidWorks because, as you can see, now SW launches when I start a file in ACAD. I...
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    BSTP (British Standard Taper Pipe) Thread Data

    Hello. We are in the process of designing a product that requires BSTP (British Standard Taper Pipe) threads. We need to create them in 3D for the tool shop. In searching various reference sources (including Machinery's Handbook) we can't find a detailed diagram (like NPT data in Machinery's...
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    RMB 'drop list' in sketch mode - customize

    When in sketch mode I like to right click and pick the action I want. Currently I want to customize the 'drop list' that shows up when I right click. I've looked thru this website and have not anything that helps. I did learn that when I pick the letter 'S' the sketch menu appears and I can also...
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    Assembly hide/show component - fade feature

    OK. Here's a question for you SW wizards. In an assembly, when I want to hide or show a component, the picked component fades respectively. Is there anyway to eliminate the fade feature and have the component just 'pop' in or out? This gets particulurly annoying with components with lots of...
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    Service pack update

    Hello all. I'm ready to update from SW '08 SO 0.0 to SP 2.1 I just want to make sure I'm following the suggested procedures for service pack updates. Should I uninstall and re-install with the new service pack or, as some suggest, just update the release to the current service pack? Perhaps...
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    Importing Pro-E files

    Up until a few days ago I was able to import Pro-E files. This morning I attempted to import a Pro-E file I received this morning and nothing happens. I cleaned out all temp folders, scanned the hard drives, and re-booted. After all this was done I attempted again and no luck: the same problem...
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    Base Menu missing

    Here's my problem. When I start Acad, the base menu doesn't automatically load. I use 'Menuload' to load them manually. After I'm done with my sessions, shutdown Acad, and start again the next time the base menu still doesn't load automatically. The following is what I get at start up...
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    'Solidworks Help Topics' option

    Here's a problem I'm having and it's probably so obviuos that I don't see it: I upgraded successfully to SW 2007 and it runs great. The minor problem I'm having is that I don't have the 'Solidworks Help Topics' option. I accessed the 'customize menu' option and picked the 'Solidworks Help...

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