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  1. CADone

    Apparent intersection point size

    Thanks for your advice here, CBL. thread559-201967 In a drawing when I create a point (Holding 2 edges)the, an apparent intersection point is formed. Is there a way to control the size of it. Its tooo big. Thanks C1
  2. CADone

    Thermal analysis related addin

    Hi, I have designed Al diecast housing. On this I mount PCBs with many Diodes (sources of heat). I need to verify if the heat sink fins on the housing is meeting the minimum requirements for heat decipation. Basically the whole system needs to maintain thermal equilibrium. Its natural convection...
  3. CADone

    Ordinate dimension-Change origin question

    I have a drawing file. The view consist of a rectangle (Plate face) with several circles (Holes). On my drawing view, I need to use a ordinate dim. My origin is in the center of the plate. I have ordinate dimentioned all the holes (ver and hor) Needed change : I want the odinate to be changed...
  4. CADone

    Roll forward not working?

    Hi I have an assembly. When I open it I get the following message. "This document contains other parts and/or assemblies that were saved in a rolled back state. Do you want to roll them forward?" I accept the message. Force Rebuild all (Ctrl-Q), Save it. Do this for each cfg. Open each part...
  5. CADone

    Dim control & Cfg

    Hi, I need help in setting up a dim for various configuration. I have 2 configs in a part. config1 : As you can see in the attached file, the dim 2.25 is to the left side of the origin. Its important for this dim to be starting from the origin. Config 2: I need this value to be 0. My...
  6. CADone

    Array fillets

    Hi Why cant we array the fillet on the extrudes. See attached img. After the rectangular array, I need to use this rect array in a circular array. Thx C1
  7. CADone

    creating Cpoint on custom part

    Hi All, I am looking to learn for a method to create a Cpoint on a custom PCB board. This thread discuss a lot about inserting a component from library. see ... thread559-183926 In my application i dont need to insert any component. I have to use my own parts. Any body has any tutorials? C1
  8. CADone

    Auto Center Lines for Patterned holes

    Hi, I have a round part with 3 holes. These 3 holes are patterned (Pattern1). This Pattenr1 is patterned (Pattern2) I now have this part with several holes due to above pattern. On the drawing, I need these holes to be center marked (centerline) automatically. I tried, but it wouldnt. Is...
  9. CADone

    measure temperature on a Heat Sink

    Hi, I have few LEDs (Heat source) on a the base of a Heatsink. While the LEDs are turned ON, I need to simulate the Heat on the heatsink. The various temperatures on the various areas of the Heatsink. 1. Which is the addin I need to use for this? 2. Please suggest a bit on how to interpret the...
  10. CADone

    Online tutorial for Solidworks Simulation freezes

    All, Is there a remedy for this? My simulation freezes when i start meshing the tutorial parts. I am trying to perform a self training and this is demotivating. Any help is appreciated. Thanks C1
  11. CADone

    sketcher question

    How can you create a circle with 2 curves? I know that I can create 2 semi-circles and join them to form a circle. Is there any other way we can form a circle using 2 curves?
  12. CADone

    BOM question : Different Item

    Hi All, I have this drawing for a weldment. I have grouped all similar shape & size parts. My question : You will notice on the BOM that Item #1 has Qty = 4. For some design requirement I need to drill holes one of these 4 tubes. I need this tube with a hole to be a new item (#8) and the Item...
  13. CADone

    Content center missing

    Hi All, It was all working fine but now I have a situation. It seems that I have lost Content center. It happened after I have accidentally moved the content center window to some part of the screen. ( I am still struggling with my new track ball mouse). When I click the content center or edit...
  14. CADone

    Parent and Child relation

    All, I have a part model with several features. Is there a way I can know the parent child relation ship of a feature. Eg. 1. I need to know the parent-sturcture of a work plane 2. How can I know which features are depending on this plane. Thanks C1
  15. CADone

    Like member - hole feature

    Hi All, I have tried to lookup, but could not find any help regarding this. In the attachment, you will notice that I have circled 2 T-Bars. These are identical parts. I want to make just one drawing for both of these. If you see, I have activated one of the bar and added holes. Is there a...
  16. CADone

    member modification

    In a welding frame, I have grouped few members to have the same part number ( because of same profile and length). I have created a drawing view and inserted a BOM too. Now I have to create couple of holes on one of the grouped members. This will be a new part number now. I need the BOM to...
  17. CADone

    Frame generator custom values

    Hi, Is there a way to customise the frame generator selections. See the attachment. I need a size of 2 x 2 x 1/8. I dont see this listed. How can I get one there? Thanks C1
  18. CADone

    Frame generator ASTM standard

    Hi, I have a question about structural material selection. We order material from ASTM standards. Frame generator does not use this standard. Any suggestion how to have frames generated per ASTM? Thx C1
  19. CADone

    Mates

    Solidworks has a mate types Width, Symmetry. What is inventor's equivalent? Does anybody know?
  20. CADone

    Sketch constraint

    Just by looking at a sketch is it possible to tell if a sketch is fully constraint. Any color codes?

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