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Using reference planes with assembly relationships

Alan — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:54:47 +0000

There are times when you want to create a specific position for cylindrical parts that have no flat faces. In this situation, you can use the part reference planes to align the parts. In this example, we will use a planar align, although a mate or angle relationship could be used. First, start by selecting

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Solid Edge ST8 – MSI Maintenance Pack 1 Announcement

Alan — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 01:56:39 +0000

Note: The Solid Edge ST8 Maintenance Pack format and process has changed PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Release Notes: Microsoft Installer (MSI) Maintenance Packs – Beginning with Solid Edge ST8, Maintenance Packs are delivered as and installed using Microsoft Installer (MSI) technology. Solid Edge MSI based Maintenance Packs are installed and tracked as Product Updates. • MSI Product

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Adding parts to an Exploded View

Alan — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 02:59:42 +0000

When you create an exploded view, the definition of how the parts are spread is saved in a display configuration. If the assembly is subsequently changed (new parts are added), then these will not appear in the configuration. The following method can be used to add these new parts into an existing exploded display configuration:

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Getting full depth welds

Alan — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:06:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how to get your groove welds to extend to the full depth of a groove? There are extra settings on the command bar that are not used by default, but are available for use when needed. Here’s how: Step 1: Start the Gr0ove weld command and

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Renaming Parts in a Solid Edge assembly: a How to

Alan — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:42:44 +0000

Here are 3 methods you might use to achieve this. It’s important to note the first two methods will create new files, but not remove or delete the originals from Windows. 1) In Solid Edge open the assembly then edit into the component to be renamed and perform a Save as…, Close and Return. Result:

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Solid Edge tip – Troubleshooting Part to Sheet Metal

Alan — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:51:46 +0000

Ever tried converting a Part file into a Sheet Metal file and run up against errors? Given up, gone back and remodelled the part as a Sheet Metal file from scratch (or just given up fullstop!)? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then check out this video. It contains some useful

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Solid Edge tip – Setting user defined rotate point

Alan — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 23:11:47 +0000

This video shows how to replace the default centre of rotation with a user defined one. This can be especially useful when either editing / creating components in context of an assembly or zoomed in on a large assembly and using the default centre of rotation spins target components off screen. 1,314 total views, no views

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Solid Edge tip – Bent and Flat

Alan — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:50:41 +0000

Ever tried to add a bent and flat version of the same sheet metal file to an assembly, given up and created a second file to cope with this scenario? If the answer to this question is yes, or you are just interested in how Solid Edge can do it, click the link below to take

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Femap with NX Nastran’s Best Kept Secret

Alan — Thu, 22 May 2014 01:55:51 +0000

It is a little known fact that Solid Edge and Femap can be coupled together to provide a complete modelling/FEA solution where the analysis model is connected to the design model in the CAD system. Solid Edge is a comprehensive 2D/3D CAD system for designing parts and assemblies. Its strength is shown when model changes

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Solid Edge tip – Creating slots

Alan — Thu, 08 May 2014 02:55:34 +0000

This link – Slot and Path – takes you to a short video showing the latest functionality in Solid Edge for creating slots and how they can be utilized in assembly construction. The information supersedes our older post ‘Creating slots with symmetric offset’. 588 total views, no views today

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