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Sébastien_QUÉREL
Unable to extract files
Hello, We work on large assemblies (about 700 to 900 pieces). When a single part is checked out, it prevents the extraction of all drawings, even those that are not affected by the part that has already been extracted. Is there a solution to force the extraction? Thank …
Paul_Girardon
Thickness of construction lines
Hello, I just installed SW 2026, and the stroke thicknesses have changed for construction lines and centerlines. I can't find the option to change, could you help me? Thank you
diiity
STL for 2-color printing
Hello, I use SW 2017. I want to print a part in 2 colors. To do this I have to make 2 stl, one per color, how should I go about it? Thank you Diiity
Sébastien_QUÉREL
Unable to extract files
Hello, We work on large assemblies (about 700 to 900 pieces). When a single part is checked out, it prevents the extraction of all drawings, even those that are not affected by the part that has already been extracted. Is there a solution to force the extraction? Thank …
Paul_Girardon
Thickness of construction lines
Hello, I just installed SW 2026, and the stroke thicknesses have changed for construction lines and centerlines. I can't find the option to change, could you help me? Thank you
diiity
STL for 2-color printing
Hello, I use SW 2017. I want to print a part in 2 colors. To do this I have to make 2 stl, one per color, how should I go about it? Thank you Diiity
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