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Q1-080827: Camera Path

How can I create my own camera path to follow during animation?

Q2-080822: Quadro FX for Mobile Workstation

How can I evaluate the complexity of the projects I'm working on and choose the video card accordingly?

Q1-080820: Fomat Drafts

How do I format all of my drafts(dft.) so it stays constant and how can I insert in it bmp act?

Q1-080811: Simulate Wire Routes with Spline/XYZ Displayed

How can I create/simulate a wire in an electrical type assembly?

Q2-080811: Would a NVIDIA GeForce Work with Solid Edge V20?

I am looking at buying Solid Edge V20 and was wondering if it would work with the NVIDIA GeForce?

Q1-080808: Advanced Rendering in Solid Edge V20

One of our client is rendering an assembly with more than 200 parts but an an error log prompts while doing the operation then Solid Edge will close.

Q2-080808: Thread Command in Solid Edge V20 (3 ans)

Is it possible to generate a thread to the user defined diameter of a hole or cylinder in Solid Edge V20?

Q1-080806: Import Google Sketch Models

How do you import Google sketch up models into Solid Edge?

Q1-080805: Academic Licenses

I've had Solid Edge on my computer for about a year and a half and it started telling me I was on a temporary license. Do academic licenses expire?

Q2-080805: Flat Pattern of a Helix

How can I make the flat pattern of a helix with a rectangular section?

Q1-080801: SE V20- Working in Assemblies

When working in assemblies termination log error highlights signaling that Solid Edge must close. Is there any way to work around this?

Q1-080731: Wrap Sketch (1 ans)

Wrap sketch on a conical surface does not work consistently; successful only 10-20 percent of the time.

Q1-080714: Solid Edge Classic V19 (1 ans)

I have V19 classic (3D)installed.

Q2-080714: 3D Scale (2 ans)

Ways that you can scale 3D models in Solid Edge.

Q3-080714: Download (3 ans)

Is there any possibility to download manikins to my computer?

Q1-080710: Automtated BOM Update Function (3 ans)

We have hundreds of drawings we would like to batch print into PDF format.

Q1-080702: Solid Edge Synchronous (7 ans)

Hi, which Solid Edge version has synchronous technology?

Q2-080701-Solid Edge V20

I need to draft some STL part.

Q1-080701: Work Faster with Big Assembly (2 ans)

I currently use SE version.19, and have been experiencing with much of downtime or lag time waiting to just process

Q1-080627: Update Solid Edge v14 to v15

I have Solid Edge v14 and I must see Solid Edge v15 parts, assembly.

Q1-080627: Put Dimensions Using VB in SE

I want to create dimension to part feature in Solid Edge Draft file through VB Automation.

Q1-080623: Drawing Format (4 ans)

I was wondering if someone could send me a procedure for making my own drawing format, with my company logo on it.

Q2-080623: Solid Edge V20

Solid Edge using OpenGL API calls to render 3D drawing on the computer

Q1-080620: Service Pack in Solid Edge V20 (9 ans)

I am using Solid Edge v20 and I have just received service pack updates sp#2 thru #7.

Q1-061708: Sheet Metal Problem (1 ans)

I have a modeled sheet metal part in Solid Edge-V20, and I have clear unfold length for the same in Solid Edge.

Q1-061608: Converting Solid Edge

I have been trying to convert my solid edge assembly to a step file so that I can use it in Navisworks.

Q1-061608: Converting Solid Edge (1 ans)

I have been trying to convert my solid edge assembly to a step file so that I can use it in Navisworks.

Q1-080609: Helical Tubes (1 ans)

I'm trying to create a tube that follows a tapered helix.

Q1-080606: Assembly Cuts

When I make cuts on the assembly I lose orientation of my details.

Q1-080605: Motion (joints) For Stimulation Purposes

How can I use motion (joints) for simulation purpose?

Q1-080530: Solid Edge V20 Programming Relationships

I am working on a project and I have to move an object that is constrained to a curve.

Q2-080530: Putting a Revit Model into Solid Edge (2 ans)

I want to get a Revit model into Solid Edge got any ideas?

Q3-080530: Dynamic Rendered Explosion in Solid Edge V18(1 an

I have a presentation for a customer in which I want to use the 'motion' application coupled with 'virtual studio'.

Q4-080530: Solid Edge V20 Standard Parts (1 ans)

Where can I go to download standard Solid Edge V20 parts?

Q5-080530: Solid Edge V19 and VB.net

What Dll do I have to use to interact in vb.net or C # with Solid Edge v19?

Q1-080516: Error When Running VB.Net in Solid Edge V19

I'm doing an assembly in Solid Edge V19 using vb.net. My program is running fine when I debug it from vb.net.

Q1-080509: Track Changes in Solid Edge V20 (2 ans)

I recently started a new job. The user who formerly used the computer I'm using had installed a second monitor of his own (which he took with him upon leaving).

Q2-080509: Error in Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

I'm doing an assembly in Solid Edge V19 using vb.net. My program is running fine when I debug it from vb.net. But when I try to run the .exe file there's an error. Can anyone help?

Q1-080502: Programming in Solid Edge V20

I have created an Add-in for Solid Edge V20. In another utility exe I want to call or execute the Add-in command.

Q2-080502: Revision Manager in Solid Edge V20 (3 ans)

I just started a new job and it is my first experience with Solid Edge. One of my entry level responsibilities is to move and rename a large group of files using revision manager.

Q1-080425: Flexible Cable in Solid Edge V18

I want to add a flexible cable with two different sockets to an assembly of a PLC. How can I Accomplish this in Solid Edge V18?

Q2-080425: Solid Edge V19 Classic (1 ans)

Are files saved in Solid Edge Classic V20 capable of being opened in V19?

Q3-080425: External Threading Issues with Solid Edge (5 ans)

Why can't I apply external threads to a cylinder properly?

Q1-080415: Mouse Rotation View in Solid Edge V20

I am having some problems when I rotation model in parts or assembly environment with press wheel of my USB mouse

Q2-080415: Importing Parasolids in Solid Edge V17

I used to be able to import parasolid files easily and all of a sudden it won't let me do it.

Q3-080415: Surface to Solid in Solid Edge V18 (1 ans)

Is it possible to convert a closed surface model in to solid model in Solid Edge V18?

Q4-080415: Importing Curves by Table in Solid Edge V19

I am creating 2D circular segments from imaging data in a series of excel files. I would like to load in the circular segments to loft a solid model (a simple cylinder) in Solid Edge V19.

Q1-080414: Constraining Circular Profiles (1 ans)

I am learning Solid Edge V18 programming and I am a bit confused about constraining the profiles.

Q2-080414: Remote Desktop for Solid Edge V20 (1 ans)

I am trying to use remote desktop to log into my computer where the Solid Edge program is installed, which I can do, but when I try to open Solid Edge it tells me I don't have a valid license.

Q1-080408: VB Code to Run Solid Edge V17 Operations

I am a final year student at University, while doing my final year project which is a collaboration of Excel, Visual Basic and Solid Edge.

Q2-080408: InterPart Link in Solid Edge V19

I am working with Revision Manager and I am having a problem with InterPart Link in Solid Edge V19.

Q3-080408: Solid Edge V19 API Check Interference

We have written a code to check Interferences in an Assembly file. But unfortunately we are getting errors.

Q1-080402: Involute Curve in Solid Edge V17 (1 ans)

Does anyone have a basic excel template or other method to generate an involute curve for building spur gears in Solid Edge V17?

Q1-080331: Dynamic Motion in Solid Edge V17 (1 ans)

I am having real problems when using the dynamic motion modeler with Solid Edge V17, I can't seem to attach a component to an already moving component.

Q2-080331: Low Memory Problem in Solid Edge V20 (6 ans)

I have Solid Edge V20, 4GB RAM, Windows XP32 SP2, and I am having a problem with it saying low memory and then it crash with only 1.7GB RAM used.

Q1-080328: Keyboard Hot Keys in Solid Edge V19 (2 ans)

I'm trying to define keys for customization, but every time I go back in to add more, the older ones get wiped out.

Q1-080325: Translating a .dft File to a .dxf (1 ans)

I make a draft file in Solid Edge V18, and save it as a dxf, and print it out on a ZUND Plotter.

Q2-080325: Translation Parts in Sheet Metal (3 ans)

I have been using Solid Edge for a number of years but have done little in the way of sheet metal.

Q3-080325: Low Memory Prompt When Running Solid Edge (6 ans)

I am running a HP xw4400 workstation: core 2 duo 2.66 with 4 gig mem 667, video car is NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500. I am having this problem with memory.

Q1-080318: Windows Vista Ultimate and Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

Has anyone had video problems running Solid Edge V19 with Windows Vista Ultimate?

Q2-080318: Viewing Scale in Drawings in Solid Edge (3 ans)

I am making a standard draft environment for our company in Solid Edge V20. In the title block I would like to make visible the view scale.

Q1-080311: Video Problems in Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

I have a Dell Precision 390 with an NVIDIA 550 video card, when I try to zoom, Solid Edge V19 locks up and I have to shut down.

Q1-080310: Tutorials for Solid Edge V20 (1 ans)

Is there a way to add a tutorial to the current tutorials that come canned with the software?

Q1-080307: Gradient Background in Solid Edge V20 (2 ans)

Does anyone know how to set the background gradient?

Q2-080307: Deleting Background Sheets in Solid Edge (2 ans)

Does anyone have or know of a macro or add-in to automatically delete empty background sheets in a draft view?

Q3-080307: Solid Edge V20 Standard Parts Library (1 ans)

Has anyone else had problems loading and/or using the Solid Edge V20 standard parts library?

Q4-080307: Family of Assemblies in Solid Edge V17

When using an assembly of parts, is it possible to use family of assemblies similar to family of parts in creating different lengths of the same assembly for different fabrications?

Q1-080225: Solid Edge V17 Patterns (1 ans)

Is it possible to Pattern an existing Pattern in Solid Edge V17 Assembly mode?

Q1-080222: Customization in Solid Edge V20 (2 ans)

I am doing some automation work for Solid Edge. I am getting some problems in draft automation. Has anyone done something in drafting automation?

Q1-080219: Hole Table Color in Solid Edge V20 (1 ans)

How can I change the the table color in a hole table in Solid Edge V20?

Q2-080219: Internal Inconsistencies in Solid Edge V20 (2ans)

I made an assembly, but when I try to open it, I get this message: "This part has internal inconsistencies, please report to GTAC."

Q3-080219: Crash Issues in Solid Edge V20 (1 ans)

I have a really big problem. My Solid Edge Software crashes within 5 to 10 minutes of use.

Q4-080219: Threading a Cylinder in Solid Edge V17 (1 ans)

In the thread command on the ribbon bar, the thread type drop down box is blank, so I can not thread?

Q1-080215: Customization Tool in Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

I am developing an application, which uses VB.NET.

Q2-080215: Solid Edge 2D Format Painter

Does Solid Edge have a format or attribute painter?

Q1-080213: Item Numbers in Draft/Assembly (1 ans)

Solid Edge V20 auto assigns item numbers to parts in an assembly, which appear on reports or when you auto-balloon in the draft mode.

Q1-080212: Memory Error in Solid Edge V19 (6 ans)

I'm running Solid Edge V19 under Windows XP and have 4GB ram. When working with a big 3D model I run out of memory anyone else with the same problem?

Q2-080212: Loosing Links in Solid Edge V20 (1 ans)

I created an assembly with several parts that have interpart relationships.

Q1-080205: Solid Edge V19 Insight (5 ans)

Is there anyone out there familiar with Insight?

Q2-080205: Solid Edge Free 2D Drafting Tutorial (3 ans)

I am trying to go through the Solid Edge tutorials, but the step-by-step instructions column which should appear to the right side of screen is not appearing?

Q1-080130: File Import in Solid Edge V20 (3 ans)

When importing models from other CAD packages, I sometimes find that the model does not sit at the x,y,z=0 origin of Solid Edge.

Q1-080122: Involute Shapes in Solid Edge V20 (8 ans)

How can I create involute splines and gears in Solid Edge V20?

Q1-080121: Solid Edge Training Courses (3 ans)

I am looking for an introductory course in Solid Edge that is offered in the South Florida area.

Q1-080118: Converting a Solid Edge File from V20-V19 (3 ans)

Is their any way to convert a Solid Edge V20 Drafting Files into Solid Edge V19?

Q2-080118: Creating a Closed End Spring in Solid Edge (1ans)

How do I create a closed end and squared compression springs in Solid Edge V19 or V20?

Q1-080115: Opening an Assembly Created in Solid Edge (3 ans)

I am having trouble opening an assembly created on another machine in Solid Edge V20 with my machine that only has Solid Edge V19.

Q2-080115: Dimensioning in Solid Edge V19 (2 ans)

How do I pick the keypoints of corner radii or fillets to dimension to their apparent intersections in Solid Edge V19?

Q2-080115: Dimensioning in Solid Edge V19 (3 ans)

How do I pick the keypoints of corner radii or fillets to dimension to their apparent intersections in Solid Edge V19?

Q1-080111: Variable Table in Solid Edge V20 (1 ans)

Is there a way to make the Variable Table start automatically when a file is opened in Solid Edge V20?

Q1-080107: Part Properties in Solid Edge V16 (1 ans)

I would like to be able to set the bend radius to automatically update to the value entered for the material thickness.

Q1-080104: Property Text Date in Solid Edge V19 (3 ans)

I have made a template with all the text in the background. All of the variables are pulled from the titleblock template or the part/assembly file being dimensioned.

Q1-080103: Inserting a Body in Solid Edge V20 (1 ans)

How can I insert a body in a 3D environment in Solid Edge V20?

Q2-080103: Sketches in Solid Edge V20 (2 ans)

I use the Family of Assemblies often, but find it frustrating when I can not create a new Sketch after I make it a family of assemblies.

Q3-080103: Animation Conversion in Solid Edge

I am trying to find a simple way to convert a Solid Edge animation into Flash (FLA project files not FLV video files).

Q1-071217: Sub-Assembly Call Outs in Solid Edge V19 (2 ans)

We recently integrated custom quick callouts referencing to our models specs. in our draft files.

Q1-071212: Extracting Points in Solid Edge V20 (1 ans)

Is there is a way to extract points from splines or curve and convert them to x,y.z coordinates in table excel form?

Q1-071210: Changing Dimension Style in Solid Edge V19 (1ans)

I want to change the Dimension Style from Fractional ANSI(Inch) to decimal ANSI(Inch) in Solid Edge V19.

Q2-071210: Assembly Condition in Solid Edge V20 (4 ans)

In UGS NX, there is a particular mating condition called Center, with which you could center one or two faces between two other faces, really a nice tool for positioning, say, a screw in a slots.

Q1-071206: Drawing Practices in Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

What is the current practice with 2D drawings produced from 3D solid models where propriety parts are used ie bearings, oil seals, motors etc in Solid Edge V19?

Q2-071206: Changing Dimensions from Metric to US (3 ans)

The Problem I have is that I'm receiving drawings from Europe and I need to change all the dimensions from metric to US standards in Solid Edge V19.

Q1-071204: Reference Planes in Solid Edge V20 (2 ans)

How do I make reference planes, like coincident parallel planes, parallel planes, etc and change their axis in Solid Edge V20?

Q1-071203: Solid Edge V16 and Windows (1 ans)

My company is currently using Solid Edge V16 with Windows NT2000 as the operating system.

Q2-071203: Solid Edge V19 Working Display (1 ans)

When I select variables from the tools pull-down menu they do not appear.

Q1-071126: Textures and Transparency in Solid Edge V20(2ans)

If I apply a transparency to a texture, selecting the color of the texture, the texture is no longer visible on the surface.

Q2-071126: Placing Variables in the List of Pieces

How can I place variables in the list of pieces in the plane environment in Solid Edge?

Q1-071119: Drawing in Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

In the main screen, if I click on drawing, it enters the 2D environment and works properly.ut, if I click on either solid part or assembly, I can see only the toolbars, but not the working screen.

Q1-071115: Converting ASM Files to DWG in Solid Edge V20

I want to produce a 3D symbols library using our finished assemblies so that our dealers can plan kitchen layouts.

Q1-071114: UGS Reference Sets in Solid Edge V18

I need to be able to use a single part in different configurations in different assemblies.

Q2-071114: Retrieving Custom Properties in Solid Edge V18

I want to retrieve custom properties available in the Assembly Occurrences through programming with VB6?

Q1-071108: Forming Operation in Solid Edge V19

In Solid Edge V19 I do a lot of sheet metal part design and I am having trouble creating forming operation.

Q2-071108: Protrusion in Solid Edge V19 (5 ans)

In Solid Edge a protrusion take place perpendicular to a sketch. But I want create it along with the direction of the axis, edge or curve.

Q1-071101: Controlling the BOM in Solid Edge V18 (2 ans)

I am working on a project that has many purchased part and sub-assemblies in the final system. and We want the BOM to reflect all the purchased parts.

Q1-071024: Sheet Metal Development Drawing (4 ans)

How can I get a developed 2D drawing of a sheet metal part in Solid Edge V19?

Q1-071022: Solid Edge V19 Crashing Problem (1 ans)

I can open the program fine and start a new part or whatever I need. Then I will be working and about 10 minutes into it the entire program will just close.

Q1-071018: Plus/Minus & Degree Symbols in Solid Edge (3 ans)

Is there a way to insert a degree symbol or plus/minus symbol into a table in Solid Edge V20?

Q1-071015: Upgrading to Solid Edge V20 (2 ans)

Why should I upgrade to Solid Edge V20?

Q1-071008: Curve(s) from a Table in Solid Edge V17 (2 ans)

I want to create 40 curves that is an airfoil shape representing sections of a wing.

Q1-071005: Purging Unused/Unnecessary Files in Solid Edge

Is there a way to increase my performance and reduce my file size by eliminating unwanted properties in Solid Edge V18?

Q1-071002: UNC Path Vs Mapped Drive in Solid Edge V20 (4ans)

We recently started using Solid Edge and we have a few engineers that share a folder on the server for systems.

Q2-071002: Problem in Draft View in Solid Edge V18 (1 ans)

I usually have to use a lot of pipes in my designs for vacuum lines.

Q1-070928: Required Graphics to Run Solid Edge V20

With vista I only appear to have 335mb of total available graphics memory, and says only 64mb of dedicated video memory.

Q1-070926: Sketching on Sheet Metal in Solid Edge V20 (1ans)

Does anybody know how to get a sketch on a sheet metal face to stay in position during bending and flattening in Solid Edge V20?

Q1-092107: Electrical Control Panel in Solid Edge V18 (2ans)

We are the water treatment solution providers and work on RO technology. Its a complete automated process.

Q1-092007: Counting Parts in Solid Edge V18

How can we have a variable that counts the number of parts inserted in an assembly in Solid Edge V18?

Q1-091407: Revision Manager in Solid Edge V20 (3 ans)

Has any one else experienced any problem with the Revision Manager not finding all the parts files in an Assembly which reside on a network in Solid Edge V20?

Q1-091307: Editing Older Parts in Solid Edge V19

I'm having trouble editing older sheet metal parts in Solid Edge V19.

Q2-091307: Memory Problem in Solid Edge V20 (8 ans)

I'm running Windows Vista with 1g of ram. Every single time I attempt to build a part, it will freeze displaying "not responding" in Solid Edge V20.

Q1-091107: Video Card Upgrade

I have a NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 video card. Do you think I will see a significant performance gain switching to a FX1500 or a FX3450 in Solid Edge?

Q1-091007: Parts Assembly in Solid Edge V20

I would like to limit an objects movement by a "freeform" shape in another object, when assembling them in Solid Edge V20.

Q1-090707: Decimal Comma Display in Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

How can I change the display of decimal point to comma when the callout that is derived from a variable table is placed in drawing in Solid Edge V19?

Q1-090307: Adding Mate/Assembly Reference to a Part (2 ans)

How do I add the assembly reference or the mate reference to a part in Solid Edge V18?

Q1-083107: Variables Function in Solid Edge V19 (3 ans)

In the variable table I've 2 variables "v1 & v2". Now I need to create a new variable "v3" which should take the maximum value between "v1 & v2".

Q1-083007: Mass Readout in Variable Table (1 ans)

How do I get the mass of my part as a variable in the variable table in Solid Edge V18?

Q2-083007: Retrieving Cut Length Value in Solid Edge V18

How can I retrieve the total cut length of wire used in Wire harness Assembly in the Draft in Solid Edge V18?

Q1-082307: Standard Dimension Prefix in Solid Edge (1 ans)

I would like to create a standard dimension prefix for hole callouts in Solid Edge V19.

Q1-081707: Part Finder in Solid Edge V19

I have been getting the following error "cannot start partfinder.exe".

Q2-081707: Tutorials for Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

When going to use tutorials the next button at the top does not show up, is there a fix for this?

Q1-081407: File Version Compatibility Problem (2 ans)

How can I open a part file created by Solid Edge V19 in Solid Edge V18?

Q1-081307: Virtual Components in Solid Edge V19

Does anyone know how to use the Visual Basic command 'AddAsPreDefined' in Solid Edge V19?

Q2-081307: Migration from Solid Edge V18 to Solid Edge(2ans)

I am a freelancer I am using Solid Edge 18 but now my client is migrating to V19 will there be any problem in creating and openings files in different versions?

Q1-080907: Solid Edge V19 in Wireharness

We can’t make flat cables in wireharness in Solid Edge V19.

Q1-080707: Creating Automatic Text in Solid Edge

In Solid Edge draft environment, how can I create automatically text or any type of file that lists the blocks inserted in the document?

Q1-080207: Simulation and Analysis in Solid Edge (1 ans)

Can someone tell me about Simulation and Analysis in Solid Edge?

Q1-080107: Joining Parts in Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

I would like to join a few separate parts together into one joined part in Solid Edge V19.

Q1-073007: Creating a Short Cut to Solid Edge (1 ans)

I'm running Windows Vista and I can't find the .exe file to create a short cut to Solid Edge on my desk top.

Q1-072707: File Property Link in Solid Edge V19 (3 ans)

I was wondering if it is possible to link the file properties of a part or assembly to a file derived from it?

Q2-072707: Surface Modeling in Solid Edge V19 (1 ans)

I'm trying to create a surface using Solid Edge V19 but I cant achieve it.

Q1-072607: Programming in Solid Edge V19 2D (1 ans)

I have a load of experience programming Macros and Trail files (Pro/E) and have recently found Solid Edge 2D for free and want to try it for programming.

Q1-072407: Drawing Worm Gears in Solid Edge V19 (4 ans)<