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jeromeL
Start a PDM job with a variable condition
Hello, I have a PDM task to convert a 3D (sldprt or sldasm) to a step. The task can be launched at will, by right-clicking in PDM. I would like to find a way so that this task can only be started for files whose STATE = APPROVED variable, this is to prevent rascals fr…
Alfoncpasmamob
Add/Include a 3d Printer in SW 2020
Hello, Can I add my 3D printer to the existing SW 2020 list/library? thank you
AmineZer
Machine simulation on a test bench
Hello, I would like to carry out a simulation on a test bench. On the latter, there will be an EDM machine in a horizontal or vertical position. I am trying to simulate the deformations that the bench will undergo but I don't know how to place the different forces. This…
jeromeL
Start a PDM job with a variable condition
Hello, I have a PDM task to convert a 3D (sldprt or sldasm) to a step. The task can be launched at will, by right-clicking in PDM. I would like to find a way so that this task can only be started for files whose STATE = APPROVED variable, this is to prevent rascals fr…
Alfoncpasmamob
Add/Include a 3d Printer in SW 2020
Hello, Can I add my 3D printer to the existing SW 2020 list/library? thank you
AmineZer
Machine simulation on a test bench
Hello, I would like to carry out a simulation on a test bench. On the latter, there will be an EDM machine in a horizontal or vertical position. I am trying to simulate the deformations that the bench will undergo but I don't know how to place the different forces. This…
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