PLANES SPREAD OUT/WON'T MATE

[LovinLife]

Two problems. First,creating an assembly and for some
reason the assembly planes are not in one place
but are spread out over a large area. Second, the
first part I've inserted will not let me apply mates.
I'm trying to mate a part plane with an assembly plane
that I've inserted. Doesn't matter whether it's
coincident or parallel, it says something about unable
to resolve the mate. Running version 2005. Thank you
all for any suggestions.

 

[SolidAir]

TVS1962,

What kind of training did you have before you started using SolidWorks?

I am not sure about question one (would have to see the model) but for question two, look at the part in the Feature Manager Tree. If there is a (f) before the name, that means the part is fixed (SolidWorks default). To be able to mate it without an error, right click on the part and select Float{/b].

SA

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Before inserting a part into a new assembly, are the planes where they should be? If not the planes were probably moved out of position before the assembly template was saved. If that is the case just drag them back to surround the origin and resave the asmdot template.


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[LovinLife]

Thanks for the "tips". I figured out the fixed was giving me the mate errors. The planes are acting o.k. now. Not sure what was causing it. Not sure how to take the training question. There was nothing in my post except questions for which I needed answers. That's what this site is for. Have used SolidWorks 2001 years ago. Have also run SolidEdge 14, 16 & 19, Pro-E 2001, WildFire 1 & 2 and AutoCad version 9 thru 2006 excluding inventor. It gets a little tough to keep track of all the little quirks these programs have.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

The training question was probably asked because you have only posted one other question in this forum and are an unknown entity to the regulars here. We haven't discovered your background or experience level yet.

Also, both questions you have asked have been about very basic things and should have been learned by having worked through the online tutorials in the Help section or the Help section itself. But now that you have explained that you are using multiple MCAD packages it is more understandable. Most of us know that using different CAD systems intermittently can lead to a blurring of the differences. However, the Help files do exist in each and every package and it's often the new users who can't be bothered to use them.

BTW, to offer an example of how easy it is to mis-interpret the written word, what did you mean by, Thanks for the "tips".? Why the quote marks around tips? Did you not really find them helpful?


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[debodine]

CBL is right on target with his explanation of how easy it is to misunderstand the written word. Without speaking face to face and reading a person's body language it is very difficult to always be sure the message is received as intended.

What works very well for me in this forum is to make two assumptions whenever anyone addresses me directly in a post. The first assumption is to assume they are doing everything they can to help me and have no intention of attacking, insulting or offending me. The second assumption is that anything that seems to fit the above negative categories was intended to be funny, not hurtful, even if the writer did not add smiley face icons.

Suffice it to say I have never been attacked, insulted or offended on this forum (that I know of) due to these assumptions. If someone wishes to attack me in this forum, it is necesary for them to explicitly state it or I will certainly miss it! )

Yes I am probably quite naive but I learn much and get upset not at all from my participation in this forum.

debodine

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

debodine ... that is good to know! if I ever have cause to "attack, insult or offend" you I will make sure to be VERY blunt.


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[ctopher]

Have used SolidWorks 2001 years ago

??
(just kidding)

Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-08-07)

 

[LovinLife]

Yes I found them very helpful. Stuck the quote marks in since they are part of internet address for this site.
It can be frustrating when you can't get something to work the way you want it to, the brain and eyes are tired from staring at a screen for hours on end.
I truly thank everyone for the help. It is appreciated.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

SolidWorks 0006 ... Hah, I missed that one. No wonder he couldn't remember how to do it.


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[SolidAir]

TVS1962,

Sorry, I should have worded it better when I asked the question. The reason I asked was, as CBL pointed out, these basic questions and I thought maybe you were a student (which goes against forum policy of students posting homework questions).

SA