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  1. Ralph2

    Error 1606 Could not access network location....

    I wonder if anyone can help with this problem. Doing a Google search brings up lots of instances but no solutions. I have recently upgraded to Windows 10 and would like to install my AutoCad 14 on that system. However.. I get error messages which if ignored the installation proceeds but does...
  2. Ralph2

    Save registration data before doing a clean re install of Windows7 ?

    I may be forced to do a clean install of Windows7 Is there an option to save the registration data / serials etc before I begin? AutoCad 2014 and AutoCAD Architecture 2014 Thank you for your time.
  3. Ralph2

    Clean install of Windows 7, save SW registration?

    I may be forced to do a clean install of Windows7. Is there an option to save all my registration data / serial #'s etc before I start (SW2014 x64)? Thank you for your time
  4. Ralph2

    Weld prep design for SS pipe of different thickness.. and..

    I have been asked to design a weld prep for a 13" OD pipe with a wall thickness of 5/8 316 SS to a tapered transition piece that has a wall thickness of 3/4", is 36" long and tapers to ~11". So, no problem with a traditional "vee" weld prep, taper the inside to suit the larger ID. But.. with SS...
  5. Ralph2

    Confused about "Save As Copy" in parts and drawings

    I am confused on the Save as Copy and hope someone can set me straight. I have a part and make a drawing of it. The shop is happy but wants an additional version as well (add another hole..). So I open my part, Save As > Save as copy and open. All is well, my original stays and I make my...
  6. Ralph2

    Looking for help with the lookup function.

    I am having trouble with the lookup function and hope someone can help me. A simplified Excel 207 spreadsheet: red blue green yellow purple orange mauve pink black 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 Input cell(A3) Result cell B3 299.9 =LOOKUP(A3,A2:I2,A1:I1) returns green. 300 to...
  7. Ralph2

    Calculate dimensions of a chord for a given weight? Possible?

    Hello / help[bigsmile] I have a large cast steel disk, ~44" diameter flat on one side, ~1.375" wide at rim and tapered to ~5" wide on the other side. I need to balance this, and do so by machining a segment off the periphery. Calculating the depth and / or length of chord to match the weight...
  8. Ralph2

    How to create an "add-in"

    Can someone tell me how to add GearTec 2013 from Camnetics to Solidworks 2014 as an "Add in".. is it possible? Thank you for your time.
  9. Ralph2

    Add or subtract polar degrees in Excel

    Can some one please show me how to add or subtract polar degrees in MS Excel (2003). I have two polar values (anywhere from 0 to 360 degrees), A1=10 A2=359.5 A3=MOD(A1-A2,360)which returns the correct value of 10.5 But.. if A1=350 and A2=359.5 A3=MOD(A1-A2,360) returns 350.5 and not the...
  10. Ralph2

    Recording the instant an rotating event happens

    Hello all As part of our service we overhaul and adjust the speed an overspeed trip mechanism will activate at. This "overspeed mechanism" relies on centrifugal force on some imbalanced part to overcome the pressure of a spring, moving it to a new position, which hits a lever and causes a...
  11. Ralph2

    Question on AutoCAD Architecture.. Project management

    I am marginally adept at Autocad and now have the opportunity to have a go at AutoCAD (2014)Architecture. Can anyone point to a You Tube like lesson.. or a detailed writeup that would essentially walk you through building a 2 story home. Trying to do it the ACA way, using the project manager...
  12. Ralph2

    Need help with a multiple "if" statement in Excel

    I am making an Excel spread sheet with various dynamic balance trivia. One such bit is determining the tolerance under various balance standards. The MIL-STD-167-1 (rarely used) has 3 speed ranges and I would like to have a single formula that would calculate the correct tolerance based on the...
  13. Ralph2

    Break a vector into component forces

    I am trying to come up with an Excel solution to breaking up an angular force into its component horizontal and vertical forces. My problem is that the angle of my vector can be from 0 (0 /360 is at the top) to 359 and I want my horizontal and vertical values to be expressed as positive or...
  14. Ralph2

    Removing symbols (Blue arrows?) from Save As PDF

    I have modeled a frame and made drawings from it. When I Save As a PDF I end up with blue arrows on my parts.. how where can I not have these print.. What are they anyway?.. They do not show in my drawing?? Thank you for your time [bigsmile]
  15. Ralph2

    Measure the center (axis) of my mass to the center (axis) of my cylinder

    I have modeled a cylinder with a spiral pattern of teeth. I would like to measure, for the purpose of dynamically balancing, the distance between the axis of the mass and the axis of the cylinder. Is this possible.. and how would one do this? Mass properties seems to deal only with the...
  16. Ralph2

    Trouble with curve driven pattern

    I am trying to model a rotor with teeth placed on a spiral. Found a YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiKDV-WzojA that basically does what I want to accomplish. On a tube > create a helix > sketch a rectangle > create planer surface > create a curve driven pattern. Make my tooth...
  17. Ralph2

    Does SW keep track of time spent.

    Autocad has had a feature that keeps track of total editing time since the DOS versions. Does SW (2012x64 SP1.0) keep track of time spent? Thank you for your time
  18. Ralph2

    Possible bug when using an image in a drawing and saving it as a *pdf?

    I recently came across what may be a bug in SW2012 Premiumx64 SP1.0 To show some detail that would be hard to draw I decided to add an image. Using Photoshop I created a transparent background and saved it as a *.png. Inserted in my drawing it displays as I expected. However Save As > Adobe...
  19. Ralph2

    How to add a thick layer to all surfaces of a part

    I have a fabricated (5/8 plate) assembly that needs to be coated with 1 inch of rubber on all faces. I have made a model of the steel structure and then one of the rubber. Then made and assemble of the two, mated in the correct position and used that as a base for my drawing. But.. this seems...
  20. Ralph2

    Printing to PDF with CuteWriter. problems with or alternatives to.

    When printing to PDF using CuteWriter I notice that my line weights are not being preserved and everything comes out the same weight. In searching the forum I notice a number of members use CuteWriter and wonder if I have some settings wrong or do I need the professional version to preserve line...

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