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  1. TateJ

    Graphics Tablet

    Seems like all the relevant threads on this subject are pretty old... I'm looking for recommendations for an entry level(ish) graphics tablet. One with a medium size drawing area (6 X 10 ish). I want to try out the Sketch Ink functionality. Thanks... Jack L Tate - Xtreme Tower Products -...
  2. TateJ

    Dimension text is in my way..!

    I have a feeling my solution is in a SYSTEM OPTION setting somewhere buried deep within... but I can't find it. When I dimension, after my first click, the dimension text will preview (stuck to my cursor). Often the text obscures the 2nd thing I want to click on. Is there a solution to this...
  3. TateJ

    SolidWorks 2014, 3dconnexion, Wireless SpaceNavigator, Zoom in/out Preference

    I have loaded 2014 and downladed the latest drivers for my SpaceNavigator. My preference is to set-up the zoom in/out to UP(lift the puck) / DOWN(squash the puck). Either that option is gone, or I just can't find it in the settings menu. I understand that the menu is application/context...
  4. TateJ

    Multiple (more than 2) Monitors

    Anybody running 3 or more monitors? I run 2, but read an article recently that claims 3 is the "sweet spot" for CAD work. Wondering if anybody can endorse this and what video card you're using? Jack L Tate - Xtreme Tower Products - SolidWorks 2013 - Windows 7 - Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 -...
  5. TateJ

    Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

    Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes... I will start shopping for Matt Lombard's books... And I'm familiar with Sham Tickoo's book (I used to teach at a tech college)... Any others I should consider..? [smarty] Jack L Tate - Xtreme Tower Products - SolidWorks 2013 -...
  6. TateJ

    Read only everything

    We now have a CNC guy who occasionally opens parts in SolidWorks... then leaves his desk with the part still open. Then I have to walk down the hall and close his part, so I can get write access. I have him set up to open referenced documents read only... But can I set up his system options to...
  7. TateJ

    DIMENSION TEXT IS IN MY WAY

    Very often, after I pick the 1st point for my Smart Dimension... the dimension text is stuck to my cursor, making it impossible to pick my 2nd point. By now, there MUST be a work-around for this. I can't find any SYSTEM OPTION or DOCUMENT PROPERTY to control this. Please advise... Jack L Tate...
  8. TateJ

    Reverts back to toolBox version...

    We use the ToolBox just to create hardware. Then we save a one-configuration version of that piece to our network hardware folder. But often the assemblies that use hardware seem to revert back to the (shared network) ToolVox version of these pieces! Has anyone else experienced this? FAQ376
  9. TateJ

    SmartMate not so "smart"

    Why is it nearly every time I use a SmartMate... grab an edge to mate to a hole, it defaults to ANTI-ALIGNED. And CNTL+TAB don't flip it? Did a new "enhancement" slip by me? FAQ376
  10. TateJ

    ToolBox and Custom Part Numbers

    I'm late to the game, but just now evaluating ToolBox. I have 2 Socket Head Shoulder Bolts, identical size. One with a chrome plating. I think I need 2 copies of the shoulder bolt so I can have 2 part numbers, but can't make it happen. How can I set this up? (2010 SP2.0) FAQ376
  11. TateJ

    Empty Part Files

    I have some part files that are referenced in a certain assembly. I opened the assembly today and get errors. I browse the part feature tree, from within the assembly, and sse no geometry. I open the part files and confirm the geometry is gone. Windows Explorer shows identical DATE MODIFIED...
  12. TateJ

    Virtual Parts not entirely "virtual"... really

    I've been usung "virtual parts" in my assemblies since 08 hit the road without issue. But last week - I had some crashes while working in assemblies with lots of external references. Today, I opened an assembly & it couldn't fint the virtual part. It was looking in one of my TEMP folders. AH...
  13. TateJ

    SpaceTraveler Peeves

    I have a SpaceBall 5000 & LOVE it. My current job comes with a notebook... so I'm TRYING to get acclimated to a SpaceTraveler. I'm getting used to moving my models with it... but there's still a couple of issues I can't overcome: Suction cup bottom... My desk is a particle board fake wood...
  14. TateJ

    READ ONLY SETTING & PDM

    I recently bumped from SP2.2 to SP4.0. Prior to that bump... maybe a week or 2... I had swithced a setting or 2. I used to be able to take or release ownership of a file & it would instantly update the status of that currently open file. In other words... at the very top of my screen it would...
  15. TateJ

    PDM gone from FILE EXPLORER after SP instal

    I jumped from SP2.2 to 4.0 & now my VAULT is not showing in my FILE EXPLORER. Should I stop & restart the VAULT now? FAQ376 Windows XP ~ NVIDIA Quatro FX 3450/4000 SDI ~ Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000 ~ SolidWorks 2007 SP2.2 ~ SpaceBall 5000 www.Tate3d.com
  16. TateJ

    SAVE AS PDF

    This occasionally happens... but I can get it to work by closing all other applications & trying again... or rebooting & trying again... etc. This time, I tried all my "tricks" & nothing works. I have a drawing file - 2 sheets - that I want to save as a PDF. I can't get sheet 2 to print. All I...
  17. TateJ

    PDM, force model & drawing rev to always match

    Is there a setting which will force the revision of a drawing to always match the model file? I can't imagine a senario when they shoudn't match anyway. FAQ376 Windows XP ~ NVIDIA Quatro FX 3450/4000 SDI ~ Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000 ~ SolidWorks 2007 SP2.2 ~ SpaceBall 5000...
  18. TateJ

    PDM Report not Complete

    When I generate a report from PDM Works... from the top level assembly... it doesn't include all the drawings. Please advise... FAQ376 Windows XP / Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000 / SolidWorks 2007 SP2.2 / SpaceBall 5000 www.Tate3d.com
  19. TateJ

    SHEET METAL BUG?

    I'd like someone to confirm this for me, before I report a bug... Create a simple sheet metal part. In the CONFIGURATION MANAGER, right-click the DEFAULT config. Select PROPERTIES. Select CUSTOM PROPERTIES. Under PROPERTY NAME, pull-down DESCRIPTION. Under VALUE/TEXT EXPRESSION, pull-down...
  20. TateJ

    PDM Revision Question

    I have PDM set up to control the revision block on my drawing. I need to add a rev triangle to my drawing. The only chance I get to add the next revision, is during check-in. If I add a rev triangle to the drawing after check-in, my vault version will no longer be the latest. What shall I do...

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