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    Part Configurations and Crashes

    Hi, We are having an issue with creating new configurations. It seems that if I have a part open for a while, SolidWorks will crash when I try to create a new part configuration. We have seen this with both 2010 and 2013. We are currently running 2013. We are running a separate server for...
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    Balloon Issue - SW2010

    Hi all, I am having an issue with balloons on an ISO view assembly drawing: When I add balloons to the exploded view, some of the balloons attach to the correct part and show the correct BOM number. When I try to add balloons to the lower half of the assembly, SW can not find and link the...
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    "Global" part properties for flat patterns

    Hi, We are having problems with our part properties. When we populate the dialog box with rev.no., part no. etc.., the properties show up just fine on the first drawing sheet however, when we add a second sheet with a flat pattern for water jet cutting, the correct properties are not being...
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    Bonding EVA foam to Fibreglass

    Hi, We are looking for an off-the-shelf adhesive for bonding EVA and NVB-N foams to fibreglass (marine application). Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. JW
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    R 2001 Crashing Constantly

    Hi, We have recently purchased a new machine.... We have installed R 2001 on it. Whenever I access any text function via mapkey or via right click - Pro/E crashes. I get the following error file: "Raising Signal: Signal number 11" We have tried the following: 1. updated video card drivers 2...
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    Latex Substitutes

    Hi, I am designing a key pad that utilizes a Latex membrane. Can anyone suggest a synthetic material with similar mechanical properties? Thanks in advance. JW
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    No draft - one face of mold core?

    At the risk of providing comic relief.... Is is possible to have one core face completely parallel to the line of pull? We have a very small plastic part and have (2) datum faces that must be at 90 deg. to one another. Unfortunately, one of the faces is on the mold core. The part face in...
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    Family Table/Dwg Question

    Hi, I have a family table instance that I want to make a drawing of. I have assigned all of the model parameters over to the new instance. Our title block populates automatically with information from model parameters. When I start a new drawing of the instance, the title block picks up the...
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    Driving Model Parameters from Assemblies?

    Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to drive model parameters for parts used in an assembly - using relations in the assembly. Example: If I have a model of a spring in an assembly, can I change the length value parameters of the spring based on relation conditions within the assembly? I have...
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    Using Online CAD Libraries?

    Hi, I have a question regarding downloading non-native Pro/E files: Is there a trick to getting .igs files to show as complete solids? Often when I am downloading parts off of the Web, the only option is use .igs for a particular file. When I open the part in Pro/E, not all of the geometry is...
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    SPI Mold Polish Specs.

    Hi, Can anyone provide me with a translation from SPI mold polish specifications to standard surface finish - either ISO or Imperial? Thanks, JW Tactex Controls Inc.
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    RF Welding - Materials Selection

    Hi, We are designing a product for the medical industry that requires a cover bag. At present the bag material we are using is 0.006" Polyethylene. We are heat sealing the bag seems in-house however, this does not work well for high-volume manufacturing. Vendors that we have talked to say that...
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    Single use - Plastic Hinge?

    Hi, We are designing a plastic enclosure to encase a circuit board. The part will be injection molded - possibly ABS or Cycloloy. The part is a "clam shell" design that is intended to snap shut once and not be reopened. We have been struggling a bit trying to determine if the hinge design that...
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    Single use - Plastic Hinge?

    Hi, We are designing a plastic enclosure to encase a circuit board. The part will be injection molded - possibly ABS or Cycloloy. The part is a "clam shell" design that is intended to snap shut once and not be reopened. We have been struggling a bit trying to determine if the hinge design that...
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    Toggle Construction in R 2001?

    Hi, Why does Pro/E sometimes not let you turn sketched lines into construction lines? On occasion when creating construction lines, I get a message that says; "converted entities still highlighted"......and presto! no construction lines. I end up having to use centerlines for construction -...
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    Designing "Living Hinges" w/SW 2004

    Hello Solid Works users, The company that I work for is currently doing an evaluation of SW 2004. Our main CAD system is Pro/E. I am wondering if SW 2004 is capable of creating living hinges for plastic part design? In Pro/E, this feature is referred to as a "spinal bend". In Pro/E, you are...
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    Font problems, one last try

    Hi, Before I completely give up, can someone explain to me why I am not able to set my .dtl file to the default font of my choice? Whenever I try to change the default_font option in my .dtl file, I receive the message "Font index file romand.ndx was not found" I get this message regardless of...
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    Injection Moulding - Books

    Hi, Can anyone recommend good books that they have used for designing IM parts and or designing assembly features on IM parts? Thanks in advance, JW
  19. ttx

    Spinal Bend in 2001

    Hi, Can anyone tell me, does the final build of R2001 Foundation come with the spinal bend feature? I was unable to find it in the build that I am using. Thanks in advance, JW
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    Bonding Neoprene to other materials

    Hi, I am hoping that someone can help me. We are building a prototype product that requires us to bond small mylar squares to neoprene rubber. I have heard that Pressure Sensitive Adhesives are the way to go. We have tried 3M 300 LSE (low surface energy) with some success. Does anyone have...

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