tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62484230138012554982026-09-22T03:08:16.219-07:00Welcome to the CAD Systems Help Blog! The online resource for computer aided design drawings, models, courses, services, training, hints, tips, tricks, and more!Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15585454339530843458noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248423013801255498.post-66912756130449473562014-02-26T18:59:00.000-08:002014-02-26T18:59:03.891-08:00

Often times in the world of CAD and engineering we find ourselves with a PDF document that we wish we could modify but can't. The solution used to be we had to recreate the document in its native program from scratch. This was especially painful if we were dealing with a complicated AutoCAD drawing in PDF format. Luckily, those days are long gone. Investintech has created the best PDF

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One question many CAD users ask is if there is an easy way to convert PDF to AutoCAD format. Well, now there is an easy, and best of all, FREE solution for you. PDFAutoCAD is a free PDF to DWG  and DXF conversion for AutoCAD-designed PDFs. Some of its distinct features are: High quality conversions with lines, arcs, scale presets and texts preserved, and no need for further touch-ups.

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I recently found a nice 3D boat design software to help you design anything that floats. If you have ever wanted to design a boat yourself then this is the program for you. 3DBoatDesign is a versatile CAD software package that is easy to use yet also powerful at the same time. Some feature of 3DBoatDesign include enhanced hydrostatic calculations, easy 3d scaling, rotating, and moving, hull

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Ally PLM has created another wonderful Lunch Bytes Solid Edge video tutorial. This time the topic they cover is Solid Edge drafting, dimensioning, and annotation tips and tricks. More detailed topics include how to create drawings in Solid Edge, how to create a quicksheet template, how to add different views, how to create dimensions and annotations, how to make sheet metal callouts, and more

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Today I’m going to share a few of my notes about Android Application programming basics. Recently I’ve been trying to learn how to program Android applications. This post is not directly related to CAD but I will hopefully one day be creating some Android applications for CAD users.Android Programming Acronyms SDK = software development kit DP = density pixels IDE = Integrated

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I’ve long looked for a good LEGO CAD program and today I’ve finally found one. John B Cearns, founder and owner of Solid Engineering Solutions, has created an outstanding exercise to help students learn how to use CATIA’s Assembly Design workbench while being super fun at the same time. While building the Lego model you’ll learn how to use catalogs in CATIA to create different Lego

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How do you change the default tree text size in CATIA? To change the default size of the text in the specification tree in CATIA V5, click on the tree. This will allow you to first set the size of the tree text to how you want it by zooming in or out. Once satisfied, instead of clicking on the tree again click on the axis system in the lower right hand corner of the screen. This should

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KinectCAD for CATIA V5 I recently stumbled upon one of the coolest Kinect applications I’ve ever seen. The Kinect is Microsoft’s Xbox 360’s latest webcam style peripheral. This new high tech toy permits users to “be the controller” through natural user interface (NUI) by controlling the game with their voice and body movements. Microsoft took it a step further and released the Kinect

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 How to convert DXF drawings into CATIA CATPart sketches  There's a little trick I use when I need to copy and paste DXF 2D drawing views from AutoCAD into a sketch for a CATPart file. First of all, if you attempt to simply copy and paste a drawing view directly into the part file you may get something that looks the image picture below- a jumbled mess of data, points, and lines.&

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I've created a new "How To" video tutorial showing you how to insert symbols, like the degree sign, into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, using three different methods including the character map.

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One of the biggest CATIA mysteries for new users is what is UUID and what does it stand for? UUID stands for a Universal Unique IDentifier. Every CATPart and CATProduct contains a UUID. Basically, CATIA identifies files based on their file name and their UUID. Where problems occur are when two pieces of data have the same UUID. Compounding the problem, the UUID can’t be viewed or edited with

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CATIA V5 is full of many wonderful surprises in the form of weird error messages. One of my favorite is "Click OK to terminate: Yes or No" but it doesn't matter which option you choose, CATIA still crashes and closes unexpectedly. I recently had the pleasure of discovering a new problem that I had never encountered or even heard of before. I was in the process of updating a CATPart when an

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This is anupdate of an older post. I've created a brand new tutorial with step-by-step instructions detailing how to use CATIA V5's DMU kinematics workbench to simulate a rolling object. First, in assembly design, create a new product and insert two new parts, one name Wheel and the other Ramp.  I've explained this before but as a real quick overview, to create my ramp I used

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Got this from a friend, and thought you might find it amusing.

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Ally PLM released their latest Lunch Byte video tutorial, this time covering the topics of synchronous and ordered modeling. These videos are meant to showcase some of the feature of Solid Edge that you may not be aware of. Watch the embedded tutorial below to learn about how synchronous modeling accelerates the design process allowing for fast and flexible edits.

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AutoCAD is one of the leading 2D software used by engineers, architects, and designers. AutoCAD 2012 for Dummies quickly brings readers up-to-date on the latest version with all the new additions and revisions to the program. This book includes great colored illustrations and tutorials to help users better understand the material. This book was a huge help to me, someone used to running

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Are you looking for AutoCAD symbols, details & drawings? Download Architects Cad Drawings contains a huge database of downloadable CAD symbols, drawings, details, and building templates in AutoCAD format. This symbols are perfect for creating floor plans or site layouts. This is the perfect resource for CAD draftsmen and CAD technicians. There are over 6500 CAD files to

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Ally PLM returns with another video edition of Lunch Bytes, this time talking about Solid Edge simulation express. Watch the Solid Edge video tutorial below.  

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Only one version of CATIA V5 can be registered with Windows at a given time. If you have R16, R17, and R18SP2 installed on your PC, only one of these is currently registered. You can find which one is registered by looking at the directory when you register. To automate a specific version of CATIA you first have t register that version with Windows. Here are the steps to un-register or

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Trust me, I'm an Engineer! This is sad but true. Excel is a great and powerful tool. I think you could group PowerPoint into that category too. I also enjoy the engineering flow chart!

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We invite you to check out the DraftSight Master Series – an online flipbook designed to help you maximize your design skills. The book includes a collection of tips, tricks, videos, webinars and more from DraftSight’s training guru, Mark Lyons. We hope you’ll find this to be a useful tool, and invite you to share it with your friends and colleagues.  Thanks for using DraftSight! - The

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Welcome to another edition of Ally PLM's Lunch Bytes series. This time their topic in this edition is simulation express. Watch the video tutorial below:

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Are you shopping for a CAD user, 3D modeler, or an engineer? Well, I have a couple of holiday gift suggestions for you. A full-color guide to the #1 architectural drafting program—AutoCAD 2012 for Dummies. AutoCAD is the leading software used to create 2D and 3D technical drawings. Used by engineers, architects, and drafting professionals, it can be complex and is a perfect subject for the

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What type of files can Delcam Exchange open? •DWG, DXF •SOLID EDGE PAR (PART) •CREO (PRT.#, AND ASM.# •CATIA •PARASOLID, STEP, IGS •STL •NX (PRT) Delcam Exchange Features and Limitations: NO MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES ROTATE AND SIZE MODELS SETTINGS MAY BE ADJUSTED FOR FILE IMPORT SOME PROBLEMS WHEN IMPORTING CREO (PRO-E) ASSEMBLIES (MISSING PARTS) HOWEVER, THE SOFTWARE SHOWS ERROR REPORT

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Viewer for Solid Edge CAD Files What type of files can Solid Edge Viewer read? part, (.par) Sheet metal (.psm) assembly models (.asm) Weldment assemblies (pwd) Draft or drawing files (.dft) Drawing files (.dwg, .dft) 3D viewing and file sharing CAD models (JT) Packaged collaboration files (pcf) for NX and SE Metafile documents (Microsoft) CGM JT files Solid Edge Viewer Controls

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