Hi macduff,
You are not going to be interested in all of the code, just the stuff like: Part.CreatePoint2 XCoord, YCoord, ZCoord . You can start a 3d sketch with: Part.Insert3DSketch .
Sorry, I am having problems attaching the file. Here is the code though, you can see the API calls there, and set up your sheet in Excel. I'll try to still post the workbook later.
Option Explicit
Dim swApp As Object
Dim Part As Object
Dim boolstatus As Boolean
Dim longstatus As Long...
Ultimately, it is the fact that it is not a Quadro that is stopping you from installing the correct driver for SW. I've been reading posts like yours for at least 8 years, and it all boils down to this: a non approved card might work, BUT it may give problems. Tech support won't even talk to...
Snap 'em in half and bin them. Interesting how some CD's / DVD's only bend, and some shatter. I always count on shatter just in case. Happy new year everyone!
I get the idea that some people want more buttons, and some want to move the model using a controller of sorts. I belong mostly to the second group. For measuring, and general interaction with the model, I find the Space Explorer to be priceless. I use the Space Explorer to spin and zoom for...
mjcole, with the Space Explorer in SW you have options of how zoom, pan, and rotate "center" As regards the Asteroid, we bought one, and all I can say is save your money. Build quality is very poor, and it feels very "cheap" My supervisor got one, and was so disgusted, he just put it on the...
We use M$ Excel (I'm sneaking that thru on a technicality, I know). But hey, if you don't want to go full blown pay, out of the box stuff that often does not do exactlty what you want, build you own. The hard part BTW is not the software aspect, BUT PLANNING A SYSTEM. If you know what you...
Grab a Space Explorer. Like PatCouture says, it feels like your left arm has been amputated if you are working at a workstation without one. I have one at home and one at work, and they are worth the money and the learn curve!
We use insignificant numbers. We use 5 digit numbers for parts and assemblies. We have started our fastener numbers at 80,000 so that when you do a sort of BOM, the fasteners are at the bottom. We use the same number for the drawing of a part or assembly, and save them is the same folder...
I knew that was coming:) It is, and should always be the goal of the draftsman to minimise the size of a drawing, but some drawings just do require that many sheets. That might be difficult for a person who, say mostly draws parts to grasp, but when you get into large and complex assemblies...
Maybe it is in 2013 then. I do not really see any fanfare about it in "What's new in 2013" Would be nice, as drawings for us can get pretty slow, you know; D size with 6 sheets...
No mention of drawings being threaded there. Also those articles are 2010/2011. I did see a reference to drawings being threaded in 2013, and I wonder if anyone can comment on whether or not that made it into the release or not.
KevinDeSmet, what you say is true - to a point only. Smart women and men make parts and assemblies which are efficient, and run as smoothly as possible. However, at a certain point in sheer assembly size, the lack of RAM will catch up to you and lead to crashes and severe slow downs.
Hi marysw,
The world of SolidWorks API coding lies at your feet. My advice is "jump in!" Very probably some nice person will step you through your question, and that's great; but the best way to go is to learn API coding for yourself. It is a bit of work, but once you understand the...
