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I have a slight problem using dimension function for this item. I need to place a dimension parallel to the part and thru the radii centers. I have attached a pic to illustrate. Again, I will need a dimension from top center of radius to bottom center of radius, but not vertical , but parallel...

How would I determine the center of gravity of an assembly using Catia V5?

I am working with Solid Works 2011. Sometimes when I am dimensioning vertically or horizontally I cannot pick the second entity because the dimension text of the first pick is covering up the second pick. Is there a way to rectify this? Thanks in advance

I am new to solid works 3-D sketching. I am up to speed on sketching but am at a loss on how to modify the dimensions I add to the sketch. I double-click dimension with no luck. Any help would be appreciated.

I created an auxillary view and cropped a portion of it because I did not need to show all of the view for clarity. I added a few fillets to the associated model and added nomenclature to the drawing and the previously cropped view is now showing the full view. When I click on the view the box...

I am having a perplexing problem with Solid Works drawing. I cut a section thru the middle of a symmetrical assembly. The resultant section view has many dimensions and nomenclature attached. Somehow, the section line has moved from the center of the assembly. Has this happened to anyone here...

I need to create a retangular raised rib on a clip 1.6 thick. I created a forming tool and saved it to the library. When I place it on the face it tells me that "the part's thickness may not be compatible with this form tool. The thickness must be less than the minimum radius of curvature for...

I need to access forming tools folder to create a dimple on my sheet metal part. Am unable to locate this folder in design library. I am using version 2011 solid works. Thanks in advance

I am creating a drawing using a clip that was made using the sheet metal function. I placed a few views of this clip on the drawing. I now need a view of the clip flattened. Of course when I do this all of the other views are shown flat. How do I just show one view flat without affecting other...

I am unable to save my drawing. Was modifying a block on the drawing. I noticed the save option is now grayed out. Whether this is related to the problem somehow I do not know. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I am working on a solid works drawing. When I create a section view it shows the section letters and scale. The drawing is at 1:1. I am unable to remove or hide the scale factor under the section letters. A sample view is attached. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I have had no problems creating parts lists using solid works by "saving as" the parts list provided by solid works. I would then modify the new file to my liking. The trouble I am having is creating another column within a column. Attached is a jpeg of what I will need for parts list. Any help...

I created a drawing from a solid model. Added dimensions and notes. I completed modifications to the solid model. When I attempted to save the drawing a message window popped up and said drawing was corrupted and cannot be saved. I am using version 2011. Is this common occurance and is there...

I will need to mirror a part about a vertical line without copying. Is there a function in solid works to accomplish this? Thanks in advance...

I translated a step file to solid works and inserted into an assembly. As I tried to open the part to inspect, the history and the model was not visible. I have a part file with no model. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks

I just switched from 2010 to 2011 Solid Works. In attempting to dimension from a horizontal line to the top of an arc the system shows a small blue and gray ball that prevents me from picking the top of the arc when I hold down the shift key. How would I rectify this problem? Thanks in advance.

I am using 2010 version of solid works. In attempting to open an assembly from a co-worker using 2011 version I am unable to open. The error message says I cannot open because of a "future version". Is there a way around this? Thanks in advance

When I dimension a part the dimension is grey in color. For presentation purposes I will need these dimensions to be black in color. Is there a way to accomplish this? Thanks in advance

I am new to NX5. Need to constrain center of circle along vertical Y axis. What is quick way to accomplish this? Thanks