I sometimes get questions about methods I’ve used to make certain models. My recent podracer for the rendering contest was one of those models.
I need to start by saying that this m…
Why are my dimensions placing as driven on my Synchronous sketches? In the Relate section of the Home tab, make sure the “Maintain Relationships” button is Selected.
Why am I getting Error…
Every now and then, I pick a topic that needs a little research and blog about it. Yes, maybe it’s a little obscure, but maybe it’s something you didn’t know about before and now you do. This topic c…
Where can I find the toggle for sketch relationship colors in synchronous mode? You can find this under “Inspect/Evaluate Group/Relationship Colors”.
How can I dimension using metric units…
After two years, I’m still just a student of Solid Edge. I’m very often amazed at the power that’s in there. Of course there’s no way to learn something like just diving in and doing it, which is exa…
How do I hide dimensions in draft environment? To hide dimensions in draft follow these steps: – First create new layer – Select all the dimensions you wish to hide. – Once selected go to the …
I came across a cool technique this week while talking with Art Patrick about a part I was trying to make for a sample model. It has 3 mount points, and a bar frame connecting the mounts. In the end,…
1) How do I insert grounded parts at the origin of an assembly file? The first part inserted into a new assembly is by default grounded and placed at the origin. To place other grounded parts into a…
How can I turn the centerlines off in a view? There is no single button to turn off all center lines at one time. However you can create a query to find and select all centerlines, then uncheck the S…
