Read-only element visualization
Hello
In a SW assembly, is there a way (in the feature manager or "Assembly Visualization for example") to display the elements in the assembly that are read-only?
Thank you.
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Hello
In a SW assembly, is there a way (in the feature manager or "Assembly Visualization for example") to display the elements in the assembly that are read-only?
Thank you.
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for a setting in SolidWorks to automatically adjust the length of the cut lines on my drawings. Currently, I have to manually stretch or shorten them on each view, which takes quite a bit of time. I couldn't find a global setting in the wrap or …
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