Try as I might with any service pack download I always get afailed operation. This has happened with sp2, 2.1 and now 3.0 I have tried downloading using the method which pops up when youstart SW, I have tried manuall using the master disc s it asks forbut no joy at all. Any advice would be most helpfullSolidworksGeneral
When I try to load an assembly in 2009 SP2.1 the assemblygets loaded with various parts and sub assemblies suppressed. Whentrying to open the suppressed elements I get a "Cannot load part,Sharing Violation" message. Our IT guy figures it's a recent security patch from Windows andnot the network. The OS is XP SP3 32 bit.
Is there a way to list the names of the various dimensions(D5@Sketch2, D1@LPattern1, etc) that have been used in a sketch,part, or feature?SolidworksGeneral
Has anyone had trouble getting their space ball to save thebutton settings? I have one user who can never get his settings to save.SolidworksGeneral
How can we export/convert a Solidwords 3d model to x,y,zcoordinates? (ie text file) Also, how can we import x,y,z coordinates into Solidworks andcreate a 3d model? Many thanksSolidworksGeneral
I recently purchased the Student Edition 2008-2009. I assumedI would have gotten both the 2008 and 2009 version of Solidworkshowever the version installed off the CD is 2008. Can I update myinstall or add version 2009?SolidworksGeneral
Can anyone enlighten me as to what issues are addressed bySP3-2009? I am running SP 2.1 and don't see many problems, and itsa pain to upgrade.---BrianSolidworksGeneral
If you work with linear & mirror patterns, and are usingSW default settings, check out my latest blog posting. I've donesome testing with linear & mirror patterns, and the resultssurprised me. It might be old news to some of you, but the difference in rebuildtimes is significant. Hope it helps someone.
Yes I am wondering about this option. Is it possible to set,say, my networked library files to read only? I have one designerwho is constantly messing up configurations of library parts.Problem is I know it is dificult to set this since all referencedfiles will be read only if I'm not mistaken. Any suggestions on this?SolidworksGeneral
First of all I'm not looking for a powerhouse, just somethingthat would run SW2008. This laptop would be for personal use. RAM: at least 4 Gigs Budget: $1000 Processor Speed: Not sure what to look for Graphics Card:? Any Recommendations?
I have 2 shafts I am working on with a lot of features. Ineed to takes some of the features from one shaft and, if possibletransfer them over to the other so I don't have to redo all thefeatures. Is there a way to cut a section off of one of the shaftsand join it with the other shaft? I previously worked on a software that could do this - it saved alot of time.
Hi All, Is it possible to do selective Undo or selective Redo? If so thenhow? Thanks in advance.SolidworksGeneral
I was wondering if anyone would know how to force a user tocomplete the custom property tab before saving a document?SolidworksGeneral
I would like to check which version of Solidworks you need totake CSWA exam is it 2008 or 2009 ?SolidworksGeneral
We suddenly encountered a number of drawings becomingcorrupted and unable to opened in SW. Many of these had beenrecently opened in the eDrawings viewer. Is this a coincidence? Has anyone else encountered this?SolidworksGeneral
My company works with Solidworks after finally upgrading fromAutoCAD R14. I received an AutoCAD file from another company thatcontains a 3D model as well as the 2D drawings of the 3D model. Iwant to get the 3D model into Solidworks as a part. How do I dothis without remodeling the whole part?SolidworksGeneral
A question has come up as to whether it's possible to stop anemployee from transferring their license to another computer. I'man IT Admin and don't personally use the program but am aware ofthe check in/out ability. Seems like there should be some way ofstopping it but I can't find anything on the website. Has anyone ever heard of a way to do it?
I have a sheet metal part bent with the 2 sides equal length.I am putting 2 holes in only one of the sides. If I use Through Allfor an end condition, the hole is though both sides, Up To Next andUp To Surface gets me a hole callout of a depth equal to the stockthickness and I can't edit the callout. Is there a way to do this,I would like to have "Thru one wall only"? Thanks, RobSolidworksGeneral
Anyone have a clue why the "save to zip" option of pack &go would suddenly stop working? I use it all the time for backuppurposes, and to send customers the latest set of files. Suddenlythis afternoon, no zip file is created. The "save to folder" optionstill works fine.
Please see my latest blog post, Three 2009 SolidWorks ServicePack SP3 Bugs. http://designsmarter.typepad.com/devonsowell/ SolidworksGeneral
Do anyone had thought on how to add "SW-author" to theProperty Tab-builder.SolidworksGeneral
Is there a way to save the SolidWorks part/model directly asa high resolution bitmap? Currently, the Save As... does not have option, and if we save itto other format such as *.ai (Adobe Illustrator), then open it inthe Adobe Illustrator and save it as a bitmap, the RGB values weset inside the SolidWorks are lost. Thank you for your attention and help.SolidworksGeneral
Hi All. Does anyone get this kind of massage? Please let me know aboutsolution. SolidworksGeneral
Is there a way to relate the Blind distance of an extrusionto one of its sketch dimension. ie. D2@Sketch1/2, I tried this andgot a flag asking "Please enter a number between 0 and 39370.07874" Thanks, RobSolidworksGeneral
