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  1. MDGroup

    Dual Dimension for Part Volume

    Is it possible to have dual dimensions displayed in a drawing for the Volume of a part? It is very easy to have dual dimensions for linear dimensions in a drawing. Say inches and [mm]. And I can link the volume of part to a note in the drawing; and it will import the main dimension (inches^3)...
  2. MDGroup

    3D model - Chewed Gum

    I need to create a 3D model of chewed gum. Obviously, SolidWorks (and most CAD packages) are very geometric, the complete opposite of just a free-form mass. Any ideas on the best way to create a CAD model of a chewed piece of gum? Thanks, Lou
  3. MDGroup

    Computer Simulation for Sound Analysis / Reduction

    There are lots of different computer programs that can perform simulations on 3D CAD models to calculate real-world results. FEAs can calculate stresses and displacement based on loads, you can simulate drop tests to see how an enclosure reacts, CFD can calculate flow through a system, you can...
  4. MDGroup

    Fillets - Auto Select Fly-Out Menu

    Somehow I toggled off a setting, and cannot figure out where it is to toggle it back on. The Fillet Command used to work like this: After I selected the first edge, a fly-out menu would pop up at my cursor, with the option to select similar edges (all connected, all internal edges, …) This was...
  5. MDGroup

    Which way will this part warp?

    We will be injection molding a part, and I was looking for some general opinions on which way you think this part will likely warp. Material is Zytel Wall thickness is only .040". Overall part is about 2"x2"x1". I know gate location will have an impact (especially with a glass filled material)...
  6. MDGroup

    Convert Very Large STL file into Solid Body in SolidWorks

    I have a very large stl file (about 150MB / 1 million faces) that I need to open up in SolidWorks as a solid body to be able to manipulate and export as a STEP file. If I try to open it directly in SolidWorks, it says there are too many faces. It can only open it as a graphic image, but not as...
  7. MDGroup

    Open G-Code in Solidworks

    I have a G-Code file, and need to be able to open it in solidworks to modify. Any way to open it in solidworks? Or any free translators that can translate it from gcode into stl/step/…? Thanks
  8. MDGroup

    Affect of ambient temperature on Current Capacity of Wires

    My basic understanding is that the higher the ambient temperature in a device, the lower the current capacity of a wire. So, the current capacity has to get de-rated by a certain percentage based of how high the temperature is. That is as far as I get. But, how do you figure out how much the...
  9. MDGroup

    Add Watermark to SW Drawings

    I have searched online and this questions seems to be asked many times, without a really good solution. Is there any good (efficient) way to add a watermark to SW drawings - to be able to mark a print as 'Draft' or 'Preliminary' when saving it as a pdf? In searching, the only solution I found...
  10. MDGroup

    Need Help Lofting/Sweeping a Complex Profile

    I can visualize it in my head, but can't figure out how to get make it in the model. I have a coiled rectangular profile. In the center, I need it to twist and curve so it exits pointing downward with a square profile. I need it to have a nice smooth transition maintaining the same minimum...
  11. MDGroup

    Configurations with Decals

    I am using decals on a part, and want to have multiple configurations. I cannot find anyway to suppress a decal in one configuration, and have it unsupressed in another configuration. If I do hide/show decal, then it hides/shows in all configurations. End Goal: I want to have a Flat Decal I...
  12. MDGroup

    Broken View in Drawing (ISO)

    I have a simple drawing of a long wire with a connector on the end. I would like to have the views broken, so the wire isn't displayed as long. On the standard (orthogonal views) this is easy and works as expected. On the Iso view, I can either break it horizontally or vertically, but when I...
  13. MDGroup

    Detail View - Move Arrow

    Creating a Detail View in a drawing. One of the options for the 'Label on Parent' is to have an Arrow from the label to the dotted detail circle (So the letter isn't just floating in space, but somewhat connected to the detail circle) Problem is that I cannot control the end point of the arrow...
  14. MDGroup

    Basic Tutorials / Training Courses for NX

    I have over 15 years of SolidWorks experience, and will transitioning to NX at a new company. Can anyone provide some sources for good tutorials, training courses, or books to get started. There's a lot of stuff on youtube, but I would like more of a structured approach. Possibly an online...
  15. MDGroup

    Transition from SolidWorks to Unigraphics

    Has anyone had to make the switch from SW to Unigraphics? or are currently working in both? I have been using SW for over 10 years, so I feel very comfortable with it. I have an opportunity where they will be using UG and was wondering how much of a difference there is. Is it going to be an...
  16. MDGroup

    SW Model - Crumpled up Paper

    I am trying to come up with a way to model a crumpled up piece of paper to use in a rendering. Any suggestions? SW probably isn't the best way to do this, but that is all I have to work with. So is there any way to make completely random shapes is SW (like clouds, popcorn, tissues, ...) Thanks
  17. MDGroup

    Acme Nuts - Back Nut

    With traditional threads (UNF/UNC), you sometimes install a second nut behind the first nut to lock everything in place so the first nut doesn't loosen or back off at all. I am looking to use acme threads on a project because they should ride much smoother. I want the first nut to be tightened...
  18. MDGroup

    Create Square Notch in Alumnium Extrusion

    I have a 4-ft long aluminum extrusion, and need to notch out a square cut-out in the one end. See attached images. The thickness of the aluminum to cut thru is about .020". The tube is about 1" is diameter. The notch will need to be about .45" wide by .75" long. The back of the tube could get...
  19. MDGroup

    Save as .exe eDrawing directly from SW

    Not a big deal, but is there any was to save an eDrawing as the executable (.exe) version directly from SW. Currently, I have to save my SW file as an eDrawing (.eprt) Then open that file in eDrawings, and then save it out as a .exe file so the recipient doesn't have to download eDrawings...
  20. MDGroup

    Not enough work to keep me busy

    I have been with my current company for about 6 months now, and there is almost no work for me to do most days. We design custom accessories that interface with phones/radios/... I am the only Mech E, so I handle all of the external components, but most of the work is the internal electronics...

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