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Drawing a double D hole
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Deepak Gupta Mar 30, 2011.

Solidworks 2011
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Hi guys I'm back, if you recall I was using SW for sheet metal design only in the flat and with help along the way from you I think I have figured it out.My next journey is into the wire frame drawing portion and then that into a 2D drawing. For instance I have attached a frame which I want to simply use 2 X 4 X .125 rectangle tube (for some reason my drop down only show 2 X 4 X .250) I want end butt open at the end on the 37.5 and then cap. But as you see the one 37.5" tube doesnt go all the…See More

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Deepak Gupta replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Drawing a double D hole'

Check this: Different ways to make a SLOT (http://gupta9665.wordpress.com/2009/06/12/different-ways-to-make-a-slot/)

Mar 30, 2011

Drawing a double D hole

Im tryig to draw a dbl D hole in SW that measures .840 W X .890 H. Is there a dbl D feature in SW? Ive tried using a rectangle w/ hole on top and bottom but my software for CNC doesnt like it.See More

Discussion posted by Steve McLeod Mar 30, 2011

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Deepak Gupta replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Solidworks 2011'

This means you have different scale s for sheet and views. You can set the options while saving as DXF. Set the saveas type to DXF and then click on options in the save window to change the settings.

Mar 12, 2011

Steve McLeod replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Solidworks 2011'

Once drawn I go to file> create drawing etc. Another error I keep getting is when I save as dxf a message comes up : one or more drawing views are scaled differently from the sheet. Some dimensions translated from these drawings may appear…

Mar 11, 2011

Deepak Gupta replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Solidworks 2011'

Yes and that signifies you're in part mode. Not sure why it's going write protected. BTW, how you're saving the files as DXF: Using File > Saveas > DXF OR Right click on flat pattern and then Exporting as DXF?

Mar 11, 2011

Steve McLeod replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Solidworks 2011'

Ok thanks Ill try it. Another question. I have my part drawn and I want to save as dxf, but in the bottom corner it says editing part should it say that? It allows me to save as a dxf but when I go to open it in ACAd it says its write…

Mar 10, 2011

Deepak Gupta replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Solidworks 2011'

Set up a template for Sheet metal and choose that as your starting file. You can even include some features in that part template.

Mar 10, 2011

Solidworks 2011

Back again. Just as I was getting the hang of SW 2005 I decided to upgrade to 2011. Im sure once I get the hang of it, it will be a great upgrade. But til then it looks like chinese to me. The way I used to go about business in SW2005 was I go new>3D part> sheet metal> then draw.The setup doesnt look the same in 2011 any ideas on how to get it setup again this way? All my programs I draw as flats, any suggestions of easy ways to do them? I then save as dxf and bring into cadkey for…See More

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Deepak Gupta replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Need to add 1/16th of an inch to centre...'

I added one through all 1/16 Inch dia hole. And if you mean this only, then I'm getting it done without issues. Can you post a picture of what you are getting when you try to do the same (or may be something different which I might not have…

May 27, 2010

Steve McLeod replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Need to add 1/16th of an inch to centre...'

Hey guys try this one

May 26, 2010

Deepak Gupta replied to Steve McLeod's discussion 'Need to add 1/16th of an inch to centre...'

Steve if you see ~$ in front of the file name, then assume it is a temporary file that gets created when you open you files and they get removed once you the files. Moving back to your issue, as Mark stated we'll need you to post the actual…

May 26, 2010