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  1. DesignerGuy16

    VBA Code to open form on top of 64bit SW

    Use this code with existing or new macro's to force a form to open on top and centered on your SolidWorks instance. Just rename UserForm to your existing Form name. You will have to make an instance/sub-routine for every UserForm that may be opened. Otherwise it may have issues pulling/saving...
  2. DesignerGuy16

    Stainless soldering issue

    I've got a 3/8 diameter 304 SS rod with holes drilled to accept some cold drawn 17-7 spring wire. We were welding the end of the spring wire to the rod, but the strength wasn't there. We specified some Harris Stay-Brite 8 silver solder and Stay-Clean liquid soldering flux. Problem is the...
  3. DesignerGuy16

    Macro to change configuration info

    This macro is to change the BOM options on all configurations to "User Specified Name" and set that name as a variable (custom property in the part). Trying to get this to work. Problem is the code only works if you have a configuration selected before starting the macro. If you have nothing...
  4. DesignerGuy16

    Configuration macro help

    I've got a macro to help with custom properties. I have two problems currently: 1) The macro as is deletes any configuration comments when it runs. I know it's the center "" in: CurrentDoc.EditConfiguration ConfigName, ConfigName, "", PartNumber1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 385 What I haven't been able to...
  5. DesignerGuy16

    Design table limits in SW 2006

    I've got a big machine I'm automating configurations in. I know SW 2006 has the same column limits as Excel 2003 (256 columns). Any way to get around that? I'm pushing 150 columns and climbing fast. We have Excel 2007, which has 16,000 column limit. I think it would likely just cut off...
  6. DesignerGuy16

    FDA approved epoxy

    Anyone have any recommendations for an FDA/NSF approved epoxy for bonding 304 stainless to 304 stainless? It's to be used in food equipment in an indirect food contact zone. Needs to be able to stand up to strong chlorine based cleaners. Just curious if anyone has come across any. The best...
  7. DesignerGuy16

    SW Enterprise PDM

    I’m looking for some feedback on the Solidworks Enterprise PDM software. How was implementation? -What kind of roadblocks or learning curves could I expect? -How long did it take to implement? How many users? -What kind of backend database does it require? An SQL server/ IIS web server...
  8. DesignerGuy16

    Disconnecting a SW Add-in

    Who's got a good working macro to disconnect a SW add-in? I tried some batch printing add-in and it's screwing with my print settings and I'm having some trouble ridding myself of it. James Spisich Design Engineer, CSWP
  9. DesignerGuy16

    Link values to patterns

    Anyone have a good way to use equations or otherwise to link a dimension to drive a pattern, and likewise drive that pattern through an assembly? Creating an Equation variable works until you close the assembly, then you have to go back to the part level to get the pattern information to update...

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