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    lead_trail_zeros in drawing format

    I'm trying to create a new drawing format in Wildfire 3.0 such that new drawings created using this format will have lead_trail_zeros set to both. I know how to set this in an individual drawing (File-->Properties-->Drawing Options), but the drawing options in a format file are limited and do...
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    Equation Editor MIA

    I'm using WF4 build M120 on Windows 7. I'm trying to create a datum curve from an equation and can't get the equation editor to open. Here's what I'm doing: Insert --> Model Datum --> Curve From Equation Selecting a coordinate system Cylindrical Then nothing. Equation is listed as required. If...
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    Drawing: Zero Dimension Showing Non-Zero

    I have an assembly with two components. Each component has a datum plane which I'm using to assemble (mate: coincident), so the component faces are flush against each other. Now I'm working on the drawing for the assembly and I'm trying to add a dimension and tolerance for the gap between the...
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    IR transmissive with visible color

    Hi. Usually, when I see an IR-transmissive window on a plastic part, it looks black or darkly tinted. My understanding is that this is usually the result of adding certain dyes which absorb light in the visual spectrum but allow some infrared wavelengths to pass through. I was wondering if...

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