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by Ömür Tokman
Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:33 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?
Replies: 9
Views: 3588

Re: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?

No kidding, it's a challenge to say the least coming from something like Solidworks to try and pick up blender. You can do amazing things in blender if you have the time to learn it BUT regardless of that getting Solidworks files into the software is difficult and time consuming. Single part model ...
by Ömür Tokman
Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:18 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?
Replies: 9
Views: 3588

Re: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?

Ömür, I don't even see an option in the installation manager to install Visualize Standard, I believe it gets installed automatically. Do you see Visualize when you go to Tools>Add Ins? image.png Hey mattpeneguy I use 360 but I don't like it. And Vizualize doesn't apply to me. 2021-06-02_10-16-08.p...
by Ömür Tokman
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?
Replies: 9
Views: 3588

Re: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?

Ömür, I don't even see an option in the installation manager to install Visualize Standard, I believe it gets installed automatically. Do you see Visualize when you go to Tools>Add Ins? image.png I'm sorry for the late reply. no I don't remember. I'll check and let you know when I go to work tomorr...
by Ömür Tokman
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:16 am
Forum: SW General
Topic: Parasolid file imported as inches instead of mm
Replies: 11
Views: 2367

Re: Parasolid file imported as inches instead of mm

Everything seems normal to me.
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by Ömür Tokman
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:01 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?
Replies: 9
Views: 3588

Re: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?

SolidWorks Visualize Standard comes free with every SolidWorks Pro and SolidWorks Premium license. https://www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-3d-cad I will investigate, but as far as I know, they give the right to use this to those who have a maintenance contract. I am using 2020 pro-sp3 right n...
by Ömür Tokman
Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:31 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?
Replies: 9
Views: 3588

IS THERE A FREE RENDERER?

Hi, Is there a free renderer? Currently we are using photoview 360 (sw2020) and my company does not want a new update, I want to make better renderings and I am looking for a free rendering program. I haven't found it yet or new views for 360, I used to use the foundry website but the views for 2020...
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 31, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: SW General
Topic: Intel Graphics Driver Update
Replies: 14
Views: 1191

Re: Intel Graphics Driver Update

Desktop usually won't have build in graphic. Unless you buy a very low end economic one. Laptop could have both, Intel and addin video. No, it won't improve performance. Program can only use one, not both. Most using laptop with Intel will disable Intel on BIOS because it cause problem. SW don't kn...
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 31, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: Solid Edge
Topic: Solid Edge Community Edition
Replies: 10
Views: 10694

Re: Solid Edge Community Edition

In addition, do I need to install this downloaded free program on my personal pc? because in order to learn, I need to practice. So I think it would be a problem to install it on the pc at work.
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 31, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Solid Edge
Topic: Solid Edge Community Edition
Replies: 10
Views: 10694

Re: Solid Edge Community Edition

It's a downloaded program just like SWX. However, the typical payment plan is subscription based (no upfront cost, only monthly "rent"). That said, they do have a perpetual license option that is like SWX's business model. The real power of SE is Synchronous Technology which allows you to...
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 31, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: CAD Agnostic
Topic: assembly structure
Replies: 24
Views: 5301

Re: assembly structure

I do not work with large and complex models. So it consists mostly of parts one assembly, I rarely use subassemblies for orders with a large number of parts. I usually draw the parts with their rough outlines and create the assembly, then edit the part details in the assembly. There is no particular...
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 31, 2021 2:07 am
Forum: Solid Edge
Topic: Solid Edge Community Edition
Replies: 10
Views: 10694

Re: Solid Edge Community Edition

A new night is born!
I was wondering too. I was always looking for alternatives to SW.
Is this online (like onshape) or is it a downloaded program?

I really like SE's dominance (success) over step files!

@matt
by Ömür Tokman
Sat May 29, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Editing Part Sketch, file rolls back past Sketch?
Replies: 5
Views: 830

Re: Editing Part Sketch, file rolls back past Sketch?

Hi JMOS,
If drafts after 15 are linked to drafts 15 and earlier, you may run into problems.
Do drafts after 15 get deleted or become inactive?
can you upload a file or a screenshot?
by Ömür Tokman
Sat May 29, 2021 3:43 am
Forum: SW General
Topic: Intel Graphics Driver Update
Replies: 14
Views: 1191

Re: Intel Graphics Driver Update

I don't use intel graphics card, I use quadro graphics card, I always updated from SW site before it was removed from solidworks list. ( ? )
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 28, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: SW General
Topic: SW User Survey
Replies: 21
Views: 2556

Re: SW User Survey

Hey @RickB
Congratulations! an excellent manifesto. The forum was an incomparably large resource compared to VARs. They ignored the people whose ideas they took advantage of over the years. I hope an update will come to the management staff and everything will be back.
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 28, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: CAD Agnostic
Topic: Markup
Replies: 9
Views: 2013

Re: Markup

I use Glenn's method with most of my clients. Most of our customers do not understand 3D. We consult several people to understand the drawings that some of our customers have sent. unable to understand, I have to invite the client to the company. sometimes hilarious Autocad drawings come in and make...
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 28, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: Catia and 3DX
Topic: Does anyone actually use 3DExperience in a productive manner?
Replies: 1291
Views: 453504

Re: Does anyone actually use 3DExperience?

Frederick_Law wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 11:00 am The disruptive innovative platform compress uploaded images to protect IP:
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I download what I upload in the SwYmP.
Hi Frederick
What are you talking about? I've never used anything like this.
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 28, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Why does flattening stand upright on some sheet metals?
Replies: 4
Views: 495

Re: Why does flattening stand upright on some sheet metals?

From the Knowledge Base: S-02232 : Why is the Flat-pattern drawing view for a sheet metal part not in the desired orientation? I apologize, I do not fully understand this method. Do you have a screen shot? (my bad english) Answer: When SolidWorks generates a Flat-pattern view it shows the part in t...
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 28, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Why does flattening stand upright on some sheet metals?
Replies: 4
Views: 495

Re: Why does flattening stand upright on some sheet metals?

matt wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 7:32 am The face that you selected with the dot on it is the one that stays stationary as the rest of the part moves. You can change that so that things look more normal.
I will try this.
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 28, 2021 4:59 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Why does flattening stand upright on some sheet metals?
Replies: 4
Views: 495

Why does flattening stand upright on some sheet metals?

Hi all, Why does flattening stand upright on some sheet metals? Even though I draw the part horizontally, the flattening is perpendicular to the page. Is there something I don't know? By what criteria does Sw choose vertical or horizontal? 2021-05-28_11-49-16.png Everything is normal for this drawin...
by Ömür Tokman
Wed May 26, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: Kitty Dump
Topic: Watercooler Talk
Replies: 1464
Views: 235007

Re: Watercooler Talk

My interpretation: Earned a SOLIDWORKS and/or 3DEXPERIENCE certification through our Certification Program pay us money Attended 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD and/or a SOLIDWORKS Launch event –either online or in-person - over the last 12 months pay us money Demonstrated active participation within online com...
by Ömür Tokman
Wed May 26, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: Kitty Dump
Topic: Watercooler Talk
Replies: 1464
Views: 235007

Re: Watercooler Talk

AlexLachance wrote: Wed May 26, 2021 11:51 am Agreed, I've never heard of the SolidWorks Champions program until now, so it'd certainly catch some people's curiosity
https://www.solidworks.com/tr/community ... -champions
my question is still valid, it will be very good for me to get information from someone who knows.
by Ömür Tokman
Wed May 26, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: SW General
Topic: Part Reviewer
Replies: 15
Views: 1491

Re: Part Reviewer

Maha Nadarasa wrote: Wed May 26, 2021 5:43 am Not empty. I attach my file (2020v). You can try. My SWX is a standard version.
Hi @Maha Nadarasa
Why is his MB so high?
I know you can draw it simply.
by Ömür Tokman
Wed May 26, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: Kitty Dump
Topic: Watercooler Talk
Replies: 1464
Views: 235007

Re: Watercooler Talk

Has anyone participated in the solidworks champions program before? I want to try but don't dare as my English sucks (I still use translate 70%). Is this an exam or do I need to show a project? I have no idea how the process works, I don't know what I will encounter. maybe I should ask this under a ...
by Ömür Tokman
Wed May 26, 2021 2:09 am
Forum: Kitty Dump
Topic: Watercooler Talk
Replies: 1464
Views: 235007

Re: Watercooler Talk

This morning my mind came to DAVE, I missed it. I am sending him e-mails periodically but he could not reply to any of them. Is there anyone who can hear from him, good or bad?
Maybe?
@MichaelLord
@artem
by Ömür Tokman
Wed May 26, 2021 1:58 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: Split Revision Table?
Replies: 9
Views: 1509

Re: Split Revision Table?

Just an idea.
Add a new page and move the revision table here, add a statement (reference) to report that there is a revision page in the drawing page you can now revise enough to fill a full page.
Or hire a more experienced designer, and continue with as few revisions as possible. (joke)
by Ömür Tokman
Tue May 25, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: CAD Agnostic
Topic: Exploded View Discussion
Replies: 16
Views: 2899

Re: Exploded View Discussion

I don't work with very large assemblies but sometimes I work with complex assemblies. Sometimes I use Matt's method, sometimes I show the entire exploded drawing on the first page and get a few detail views, I use one page for each detail view, so I can fit the detail view fully onto one page and ma...
by Ömür Tokman
Tue May 25, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: Kitty Dump
Topic: Watercooler Talk
Replies: 1464
Views: 235007

Re: Watercooler Talk

I can't see the pictures from the phone. -Chrome- anyone having this problem?
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by Ömür Tokman
Tue May 25, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: CAD Agnostic
Topic: 1st Angle versus 3rd Angle projection
Replies: 53
Views: 7889

Re: 1st Angle versus 3rd Angle projection

I must have confused the subject too much, I'm sorry. It doesn't matter which one makes sense to me, the steering wheel is on the right or on the left, the way you get used to it is the easy one. we are using the 1st angle in Turkey. Also, in the drawings we made for Germany, the 1st angle and metri...
by Ömür Tokman
Tue May 25, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: CAD Agnostic
Topic: 1st Angle versus 3rd Angle projection
Replies: 53
Views: 7889

Re: 1st Angle versus 3rd Angle projection

Hmmm....... if we can't even keep our nuclear secrets, how could we keep a less consequential conspiracy secret? () Not only that, but the Soviets would definitely have discovered it was a conspiracy, and believe me, they would have told the world. They would never have kept such useful evidence ou...
by Ömür Tokman
Tue May 25, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Kitty Dump
Topic: Software to download YouTube video
Replies: 13
Views: 2682

Re: Software to download YouTube video

I used to use Windows Explorer, it downloads the files you watch to the temp folder, but I never used it in Windows 10, if there is no change, Explorer was a nice application.
now i am using downloadhelper.
by Ömür Tokman
Tue May 25, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: CAD Agnostic
Topic: 1st Angle versus 3rd Angle projection
Replies: 53
Views: 7889

Re: 1st Angle versus 3rd Angle projection

Compromise. 12+10 = 22 22 / 2 = 11 We use 1cm = 11mm, 1m = 121mm Let's see how long it take to land on moon again. I am someone who loves conspiracy theories. And I still don't believe people go to the moon. USA, which has bases all over the world, would definitely have a military base if it went t...
by Ömür Tokman
Tue May 25, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: CAD Agnostic
Topic: 1st Angle versus 3rd Angle projection
Replies: 53
Views: 7889

Re: 1st Angle versus 3rd Angle projection

It's just like the age-old imperial/metric argument. It gets no one anywhere and just ruffles feathers. "There are only two kinds of countries; those that use metric and those that put a man on the moon." "Metric is so much easier to use." "Thousandths are smaller than mill...
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 24, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Onshape
Topic: Onshape like SW weldments?
Replies: 20
Views: 4452

Re: Onshape like SW weldments?

Onshape does have an entirely free version. Go here to see all the pricing structure. https://www.onshape.com/cad-pricing The free version has all the capabilities of the other versions as far as modeling and assemblies and drawings is concerned. You are limited to something like five documents tha...
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 24, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: SW General
Topic: Running Computer Fast
Replies: 12
Views: 1360

Re: Running Computer Fast

deep freeze is great for this job. So after I formatted the PC, I installed deep freez and everything was perfect for 5 years. (5 years later the boss bought a new pc). I think it is more successful than the best antivirus. I would just deactivate it and update it for a few hours a week. I haven't h...
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 24, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Onshape
Topic: Onshape like SW weldments?
Replies: 20
Views: 4452

Re: Onshape like SW weldments?

I couldn't understand how it happened, but now I'm back on the free version.
I probably made a mistake somewhere that I didn't realize. everything is okay right now. Thank you again to everyone.
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 24, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: Onshape
Topic: Onshape like SW weldments?
Replies: 20
Views: 4452

Re: Onshape like SW weldments?

there is something wrong here and probably the free version is no longer available.
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The link I applied for
https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 24, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: Onshape
Topic: Onshape like SW weldments?
Replies: 20
Views: 4452

Re: Onshape like SW weldments?

kawuser wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 8:36 am I have used it off and on for over 3 years and I have had no problems with logging in and out.
I hope there is no mistake.
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by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 24, 2021 2:10 am
Forum: Kitty Dump
Topic: CSWE, finally
Replies: 4
Views: 1634

Re: CSWE, finally

Hi Zhen Congratulations.
how much is the exam fee?
by Ömür Tokman
Mon May 24, 2021 2:02 am
Forum: SW General
Topic: Convert to sheet metal -- Keep CSink holes
Replies: 11
Views: 5195

Re: Convert to sheet metal -- Keep CSink holes

Are you try?
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or save as parasolid and use feature recognition.
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by Ömür Tokman
Sat May 22, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: General Biz and Announcements
Topic: Poll: mChat, stay or go?
Replies: 24
Views: 3887

Re: Poll: mChat, stay or go?

I don't know, but maybe it can be customized. For example, like an on off button on my profile.
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO
Replies: 18
Views: 3487

Re: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO

matt wrote: Fri May 21, 2021 1:00 pm It's easy to convert to sheet metal and make edits, even if it's an imported part. If you're using Solid Edge synchronous.
i was jealous......
this is an amazing thing. but we are using SW.
Some of our customers use Solid Edge.
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO
Replies: 18
Views: 3487

Re: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO

I will try tomorrow, thanks
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: General Biz and Announcements
Topic: Poll: mChat, stay or go?
Replies: 24
Views: 3887

Re: Poll: mChat, stay or go?

I want my chat back.
this was a very useful feature for me.
(I saw this topic today.)
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: Kitty Dump
Topic: Watercooler Talk
Replies: 1464
Views: 235007

Re: Watercooler Talk

where did it go? (mchat)
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by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO
Replies: 18
Views: 3487

Re: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO

Frederick_Law wrote: Fri May 21, 2021 10:52 am The PEM and vent will not convert. The 4 side will.
And they did.
yes I know I mentioned it, I can flatten it, but can you try making 0.8 in radius.
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO
Replies: 18
Views: 3487

Re: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO

If "Insert Bends" doesn't work on the imported sheet metal file (often because other CAD systems don't require any relief in bend areas, whereas SOLIDWORKS does -- even with 'rips'), you could try to use the "Convert To Sheet Metal" tool instead. It just so happens that I recent...
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO
Replies: 18
Views: 3487

Re: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO

I'm sure macro can be made. But what kind of issues you've seen when using convert to sheet metal feature? mostly does not recognize surfaces that should be fixed. I've tried many methods over and over. what have i done a simple example; (exists in many different ways) There are different shaped ho...
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO
Replies: 18
Views: 3487

Re: STEP TO SHEETMETAL CONVERTING MACRO

I am so sorry for the late reply. gupta9665 Frederick_Law josh I need to convert the step files to a sheet metal file Why is that? To make a design change. (Redrawing is risky and time consuming. Most of the time I have to do it with autocad. Tough and risky!) To adjust the K factor according to the...
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: Onshape
Topic: Onshape like SW weldments?
Replies: 20
Views: 4452

Re: Onshape like SW weldments?

Yes I can understand now. thank you all.
by Ömür Tokman
Fri May 21, 2021 8:41 am
Forum: Onshape
Topic: Onshape like SW weldments?
Replies: 20
Views: 4452

Re: Onshape like SW weldments?

I believe ONSHAPE is free unless you do not want other users to see your models. Hi kawuser The thing that confuses me is that it says free in the title, but when you fill in the form to become a member, it says "Your trial version request has been received". Is the trial version limited ...