Exploded line sketch(crashes sw)

[ParaCAD]

Hello all, I need thoughts and maybe similair experiences. See the Image---

I created the first ELS (exploded line sketch) which you'll see in the image. When I try and create a second ELS between the next boss and hole you see there SW will crash EVERY single time. This is the only time I've come across crashing during this function. I choose the axis1 and axis15 (or the boss) that one is fine. Then I choose axis2 and axis14 (or the boss)and it crashes. Also another point is the green part you see is a curved surface, bent using the Flex feature so it stretches those holes a bit so that’s my reason for using the axis as ref and not the hole.

I'm unfortunatley using SW '05 SP1.1. The decision makers seem to think upgrading service packs causes more problems with the legacy files. Such as viewer issues we came across and doing batch conversion of files. And as always the ones making these decisions are the one who don't even touch SW.

Besides my rambling anyone see this issue also. Or have ideas?

THX!!

Adam
Solidworks 2005 SP01.1
Windows 2000

 

[ctopher]

What are your specs? RAM, Video Card, etc.
Upgrading to new versions and SP's does not create more problems, there is a reason why they are there. (upgrades, not downgrades).

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

 

[ParaCAD]

I agree. SP's are a good thing.

I've got plenty of ram, 4g (which IT thought was the problem with the regular crashing)
But i've come to the conclusion that its the 64mb video card (nvidia quadro nvs)
Dell Workstation w/Windows 2000


Adam
Solidworks 2005 SP01.1
Windows 2000

 

[ctopher]

I think it is the video card. Check with

http://www.solidworks.com

for cards to use.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Your problem may well be caused by the video card. The NVS is not a "certified" or even "passed" card.

http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/videocardtesting.html

See also nVidia Quadro NVS thread559-118065


Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091

 

[ParaCAD]

thanks for that link to the NVS thread. I did check out the passed and certified cards in the past and knew that the NVS is no where listed. And i've communicated that to I.T. and whoever may make that decision but it fell on deaf ears. That looks to be the problem. Guess i'll just keep trying.

Adam
Solidworks 2005 SP01.1
Windows 2000