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    Learning advanced techniques in Solidworks?

    First of all, I subscribe to many SW Youtube channels and learn quite a bit, but every once in awhile I am thrown a project at work that requires more education/techniques which I haven't learned or mastered. That said, are their tutors out there that could guide me with my dilemma? Obviously...
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    Linking P/N to note

    Is it possible to link the P/N to a Standard note? Basically I would like the highlighted number to auto-populate with the P/N associated with the drawing. SW 2014 http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=25ea286c-decf-4046-854a-18cce114a15b&file=note.jpg
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    3D Printing note

    Is there a standard note used on drawings for 3D Printed parts? Thank you. -Art
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    Use Fully Defined Sketches?

    What does the option under Sketch, "Use Fully Defined Sketches" do? Do you guys recommend this? Thanks! SW 2004
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    Copying a Group of Features???

    I have this panel in which I'm going to place a 3-hole-pattern (.250 center hole with 2x .102 on both sides) in various locations. Is there a way to group these three features (one cut, and 2 revolved cuts) so I can copy them to various places on the panel? Since I have created Datum Points for...
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    Showing Dims Automatically in Drawing Mode?

    When creating a New Drawing, can one automatically have SW (2004) display/show the dimensions (used to create the part) on the drawing without having to use "Insert Model Items"? Thanks! -Art SW 2004
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    3D-Sketch

    I created a wire in SW 2004 using 3D-Sketch. How can you modify the shape of the wire by dragging the Spline Control Points? I seen a quick video on this but they didn't go into detail. I just don't see these points??? Thanks! -Art
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    Renaming Parts in SW 2004?

    How do you Rename parts in SW 2004? I went to Solidworks Explorer - File Open - Edit Configurations - Right click on part and Rename. I'm getting the following error: "The file O-RING cannot be used as a replacement because it would create a circular reference". Thanks! -Art
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    Automatic Axis?

    Can SW 2004 create an AXIS automatically when one creates a Circular Extrusion? Thanks! -Art
  10. a0r0t

    Section Arrows

    Can one lock the text associated with the Section arrows so that when you move the arrows the letter (A) moves also, instead of moving them independently? A <--- | | | A <--- Thanks! -Art SW 2004
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    Machinery's Handbook for beginners

    Can anyone recommend a good Machinery's Handbook that can help explain to the reader the basics, instead of going in and assuming the person reading has an engineering degree? I have the Machinery's Handbook 25, but I'm looking for something more simplistic (if one exists). The book is a lot of...
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    Beginner Sheetmetal question

    Beginner Question: I have a piece of sheet metal .010 thick and need to add a bend, what's a good Rule of Thumb to figure out your inside & outside radius? Thanks! -Art
  13. a0r0t

    Creating Threads?

    How do you create real type threads (not cosmetic) on a piece part? I'm new to SW so please be specific. Thanks! -Art SW 2004
  14. a0r0t

    Quick Reference Cards

    I'm looking for some "quick reference (pictorial) cards" of the following: * Screw Head Styles * Screw Data Anyone willing to share? Or know of any good websites that offers a nice printable version? Thanks! Art
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    Inspection Report forms?

    I'm looking for ways of streamlining our Inspection Reports. Right now all Q.A. does is take all the data from the drawing (dim's, notes..etc.) and re-enters all this information onto a Word document (basically a dummy form). Can anyone recommend any software for this process or have an Excel...
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    Autosizing of planes and Axis?

    Is there an OPTION in SW 2004 to automatically resize planes/axis in NEW parts and assemblies? I would rather this be done for me everytime I create a part. Thanks! Art
  17. a0r0t

    Keyboard shortcuts

    Since we are converting over to SW from ProE I’m thinking of keeping some mapkey or keyboard shortcuts that I’ve used with ProE for years. Such as Repaint, Refit Screen, Default Isometric View using the keyboards numbers and function keys. Is this doable? Any of you who’ve converted over from...
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    Section note question

    Can you tweak the text on a section view (Section A-A) where the text "Section" can be of one size and the "A-A" be of another? I am referring to one line of text, not two. .15 HEIGHT-----> SECTION A-A <----.20 HEIGHT Thanks! Art SW 2004
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    Extracting data from your drawing using a Macro?

    Can one create a Macro that would extract data (dimensions, tolerances, maybe even notes) from a drawing and place it in an Excel Spreadsheet? Does anyone have anything like this that they would be willing to share? Thanks~ Art SolidWorks 2004
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    Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

    Does anyone have an Excel Spread Sheet that is setup to give you feedback with Tolerance Stack-up? Thanks! -Art

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