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  1. AquaticPeanut

    Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

    This is a 2 part question. 1: Is it possible to create a smart fastener from an assembly? I use a common config of a bolt and 2 washers in a large assembly and would like to fill the required holes with all 3 parts as 1 but still keep them individual items for the BOM. 2: Is it possible to...
  2. AquaticPeanut

    Arc length dimension??

    This has never happened before and I can't get it to happen again,but...... I this 1 particular assembly SW keeps giving me the wrong arclength dimension. Using a very quick and easy (for me anyway) equation that uses 2 arc length 'driven' dimensions I determine what size v-belt I need to use...
  3. AquaticPeanut

    Adding a mass value to a 3rd party import in an assembly?

    Is it possibly to add a mass/weight value to a model? We use a lot of 3rd party products, that I download from company sites(where available), in assemblies. Sometime I even just build a block to represent an item. The looks and materials are not important but the weight is as most times I have...
  4. AquaticPeanut

    A question about mates

    Is it possible to make cam follower follow a linear, reciprocating cam? (I hope that makes sense) I have a shaft with a taper that has a fixed distance travel forward and backwards. I have a spring loaded blade with a follower that runs on the taper. Is it possible to mate the 2 parts to show...

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