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  1. KPKenny

    Trying to save drawing as .PDF

    I had this same problem. It happened when the drawing paper size didn't match the default paper size for the printer. I make almost all of my drawings in B-size landscape, my default paper size on my printer was 8.5x11 portrait. After saving as a .pdf the page setup was changed to 8.5x11...
  2. KPKenny

    Scaling drawing format to match model

    Have you tried the 1:1 scaling option when saving as a .dxf? Search "1:1 scale output" in the help.
  3. KPKenny

    Editing Dims

    This is an example of the macro code I use to make the configuration the active without having to search and without leaving the drawing (you must first select the view): Set SelMgr = Model2.SelectionManager Count = SelMgr.GetSelectedObjectCount If Count <> 1 Then swApp.SendMsgToUser...
  4. KPKenny

    Spaceballs (3d mouse)

    After looking in the 3Dxware help, I found that Office is only supported for the USB versions -not the serial versions-of the spaceball 4000/5000-maybe that applies to IE also. I have a serial spaceball 4000FLX and love it! I've had it for 4 years. I find it much easier to navigate Solidworks...
  5. KPKenny

    2005 linear pattern editing for muliple configurations

    I have used a design table for linear patterns as a work around until it is fixed. Enter these as columns(where LocalLPattern1 is the feature name): D1@LocalLPattern1 which is the number of instances in direction 1 D3@LocalLPattern1 which is spacing in direction 1 D2@LocalLPattern1 which is...
  6. KPKenny

    API for the Dumb Guy

    Brian, Now that that you mention it, I had trouble finding the names too. It's not like dimensions-where you just have to goto properties. I ended up recording a macro as I selected the note. Then I edited the macro to find the name. I got: boolstatus = Part.Extension.SelectByID2...
  7. KPKenny

    API for the Dumb Guy

    Yes I've done it-And I understand what you are asking. I use it to Save as drawings by drawing number, partname, and revision automatically. If someone has changed the note to something custom(i.e. severed the link or added text), the filename will accurately reflect what is on paper. However, I...

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