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  1. Redline8

    Unfolding error

    No error if the miter flange is suppressed as well (or even the miter bend under the flat pattern feature), but I didn't see the relation in the short amount of time I was able to mess with the file.
  2. Redline8

    Removing Lines? (Simple Question)

    If I understand what you're asking for, try going to System Options > Display/Selection > Part/Assembly tangent edge display > then click the "removed" radio button. That should do it.
  3. Redline8

    Dowload tutorials: surfaces

    These aren't interactive, but there are some great surfacing tutorials on productdesignforums. http://www.productdesignforums.com/index.php?showforum=60 http://www.productdesignforums.com/index.php?showforum=86
  4. Redline8

    Video Card Driver Question

    It's a 3450, as confirmed by Dell. I appreciate the link too...that answered the question, but I had to double check. Thanks to all who responded.
  5. Redline8

    Video Card Driver Question

    I had never used dxdiag. Just ran it and it gives the same info as the device manager: nVidia Quadro FX 3450/4000. This is the first time I've had a video card with a '/' in the model number.
  6. Redline8

    Video Card Driver Question

    Thanks for the replies. I always chose nVidia from the options list. If I choose the Dell option I only receive drivers for the 3450 (under Precision 490). I'm assuming that's the card I have, but I think I'll do what handleman is suggesting and crack the case to make sure. Thanks for the replies.
  7. Redline8

    Video Card Driver Question

    If this has been covered previously, my apologies. I searched and did not come up with anything specific to this question. I'm running a Dell Precision 490 with an nVidia Quadro FX 3450/4000 (that's what it says under device manager). I'd like to get the correct SW driver installed, but on the...
  8. Redline8

    Sheet Metal Part

    I guess it would depend on what you're trying to accomplish. What is your end goal with the part? If it's an extruded metal part it wouldn't matter, but if you're going to lay it out in a flat pattern, use bend allowances or deductions, etc., then I would think it'd be necessary to create it as...
  9. Redline8

    insert a picture

    If you simply use Insert > Picture it does only allow a tif format it appears. Try starting a new sketch, then going to Tools > Sketch Tools > Sketch Picture. That allows a number of different formats.
  10. Redline8

    WhatÆs the quickest way to make dimensioned machining drawings?

    When you pack and go, this can all be done in one step. Select the pack and go option, then click Select/Replace. In that dialog box there are many options, but you can change the save to name to whatever you choose (change the part number, for instance, in the "Replace text with" box), and it...
  11. Redline8

    WhatÆs the quickest way to make dimensioned machining drawings?

    "It sucks." Why? What about it sucks? We use SW Explorer to copy many parts and assemblies each day, and it works very well. I've yet to run across a problem when I use the utility correctly.
  12. Redline8

    sending Solidworks drawing out for product manual illustrations

    We're evaluating Deep Exploration CAD edition from righthemisphere.com. Looks promising, but we're not decided yet. 3DVia looks like it would be the ticket, but it's very expensive.
  13. Redline8

    Viewing angle on Dell precision 6300

    We bought a 6300 specifically for Solidworks and are very happy with it, and it has the True Life screen or whatever Dell's calling it. It's fast and stable (so far).
  14. Redline8

    Solidworks Screen goes blank, processor 25%

    For what it's worth, I run a Dell with the 3450 as well, and over the past two months 2007 got to the point where it was basically unusable. When I went to save an assembly it would hang for over five minutes sometimes, regardless of assembly size. It crashed often. I'm not saying it was...
  15. Redline8

    Finally Got the Dream System

    One of the users on the hypershot forum figured out how to import decals, but I'd have to search it out.
  16. Redline8

    Finally Got the Dream System

    I'm waiting for my download link to the software, and the only parts I've done of ours are not yet on the market. When we used the trial software I downloaded a car model from a user named Stefaan on the Hypershot forum and tried it out. Please keep in mind that we don't specialize in doing...
  17. Redline8

    Finally Got the Dream System

    We just bought hypershot today. It's very quick and only takes a few minutes to set up and get a good render. I'm no rendering expert, but it suits our needs very well.
  18. Redline8

    Looking for Solidworks models of PVC plumbing fittings

    Charlotte has some. http://www.charlottepipe.com/Default.aspx?Page=AllDrawings
  19. Redline8

    Shading parts in Drawing

    If I'm understanding what you'd like to do, I believe you can use display states for this. Go into the configuration manager and RMB on display states > add display state. Go back to the feature manager, highlight all the parts you want to change to wireframe; RMB > Component Display >...
  20. Redline8

    Will Photoworks be fixed or improved with SW 2008?

    I am very inexperienced when it comes to rendering, so I can't say too much about Photoworks. I've seen some of the results more experienced users get on this forum and others, and they're impressive. I have had a hard time replicating those kinds of results. Our company is evaluating Hypershot...

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