Redneck Work Arounds
Redneck Workarounds:The SolidWorks Equivalent to Duct Tape and Bailing WireAdrian Fanjoy, Technical Services ManagerJosh Altergott, Support ManagerComputer Aided Technology, Inc.AgendaJAStart with JoshThen AdrianThen JoshThen AdrianAnd so on and so onUntil we run out of work-arounds or time,whichever comes first1
Warranty and SupportAFThere is none!!Neither expressed or impliedIf I thought it was safe I wouldhave tested it on my computerIt could be my computer that crashedGood LuckCould be worse Torquing your registry cankill your machineI didn’t tell you to do itThe registry is an evil mistressAdding Parts to the Design Library that haveexisting Custom PropertiesJAThe Problem:SolidWorks fails to include Custom Properties when you add a part to theDesign Library using the Add to Library button in the Design Library Pane.Custom Properties Before“Add to Library”Custom Properties After“Add to Library”2
Adding Parts to the Design Library that haveexisting Custom PropertiesJAThe Workaround(s):Workaround 1: File, Properties and Copy the text from the Description andthen paste it into the Options area of the Add to Library dialog box.Workaround 2: Do not use Add to Library and do a Save As and point it to thedesired Design Library location. Note: that if you want to maintain anyexisting links between the part and assemblies it is used in the DO NOTcheck the “Save as Copy” option.This has been reported to SolidWorks and is currently listed as SPR 432438.Cannot Delete Registry Key as AdministratorAFThe Problem:SolidWorks fails to install properly because of a registry key that cannot bedeleted or accessed.When attempting to delete the registry key as an Administrator that fails aswell.3
Cannot Delete Registry Key as AdministratorAFThe Workaround:From the run command:at 10:00am /interactive regedit.exe (Time is one minute out.)When the time chosen occurs regedit will launch and you are logged in as“System”You should be able to make deletions now.Be Worried.Escaping a Bear AttackAFThe Problem:A bear mauled my airplane4
The Great American Swing SetAFThe Workaround: Visqueen Duct Tape DeterminationThe Dreaded Failed to Save Document ErrorJAThe Problem:5
The Dreaded Failed to Save Document ErrorJAThe Workaround(s):Does “Save all” work? Did youjusttheeditparta part?Insertor assemblyTry to use Ctrl Q to perform a forcedinto regeneration.a new assemblyPack and GoDo you have any configurations?Turn off all Add-insResave the assembly with anew name to a new locationCan you save any ofthe sub parts?SolidWorks Backup?Early Morning Lock-upAFThe Problem:The first launch of SolidWorks locks-up everydayWorks fine after thatThe issue manifest when HP Printer drivers are installed on the pc6
Early Morning Lock-upAFThe Workaround:Right click on the open desktopand select PropertiesAppearance TabSelect EffectsDisable “Hide underlined letters for keyboardnavigation until I press the Alt key”Export & reimport the imported partJAThe Problem:You import a part file and find that there are hundreds of surfaces with just asmany errors.7
Export & reimport the imported partJAThe Workaround:Export the file out as another file type and reimport the file.In the case here we exported out as a STEP and took over 500 surfaces andcreated 1 solid body and took over 500 errors down to 2.Keith’s TruckJAThe Problem:You got a new trailer and you do not have the equipment to move it.8
Keith’s TruckJAThe Workaround:Moving an Administrative ImageAFThe Problem:The admin image server name has changed.Clients will not update.Cannot deinstall the software.9
Moving an Administrative ImageAFThe Workaround:On the Client MachinesExport the Registry Installer\UserdataDo a Find ReplaceReplace the old path with the new onethrough the entire fileWatch out for the double backslashesImport the edited fileLaunch SolidWorksBACKUP THE EXPORT FILE!!Won’t Surface SweepJAThe Problem:You want to create a simple Swept Surface and it errors out.10
Won’t Surface SweepJAThe Workaround:Recreate the Fit Spline and change the tolerance.Command Prompt AccessibilityAFThe Problem:Tremendous amount of time wasted navigating the directory structure in DOSC:\Documents and Settings\afanjoy.CATI\My Documents\LEGOCreations\Models11
Command Prompt AccessibilityAFThe Workaround: (XP)In Windows Explorer “Tools Folder Options ”Command Prompt AccessibilityAFThe Workaround: (VISTA / WIN7)Hold the Shift Key and right click the folder12
Inventive Grand Theft AutoAFThe Problem:1983Need parts to repair a 1981 Dodge MiradaBrokeInventive Grand Theft AutoAFThe Workaround:Friend and his father went to Atlanta and rented a 1983 Dodge MiradaTook it home and replaced everything they thought they could get away with.13
Alternative Screen CapturesJAThe Problem:Alternative Screen CapturesJAThe Workaround(s):SolidWorksPrintAlt PrintScrnScrn-Rxthis-- ngeverythingis reproduciblethat thatis showingis isor dialogwillallow boxyou youto recordhave yourselected/activesession of onSolidWorks.the screen3rd Party Software that is designed for capturingscreen images, such as SnagIt14
Moving a SolidWorks Network License serverAFThe Problem:The SNL server name has changed or has been replace.Clients will not get licenses.Have to update 20 machines to look at the new server.Moving a SolidWorks Network License serverAFThe Workaround:ExportDeployChangeBuild ernewthe regserverfile and saveLicensetheManager\”file Send/SRegistryviaemailWindowsRegedit"\\ path \ regEditor Versionfile name .reg"5.00 Offer it on an internal webpage License Manager][HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\SOFTWARE\FLEXlm"SW D LICENSE FILE" "25734@myserver""SW D LICENSE FILE" "25734@Cayman" Add the command to the login script for acouple of weeks15
Shifting Sheet Metal SurfacesJAThe Problem:My sheet metal part has an extra surface.Shifting Sheet Metal SurfacesJAThe Workaround:Find the feature that is causing the error and a correct it.16
Office WarfareJAThe Problem:Going postal and can’t expense quality weaponsOffice WarfareJAThe Workaround:Utilize the office supplies thatthe company will pay for.17
Serial Number SwapAFThe Problem:Can’t upgrade a Home User LicenseSerial Number SwapAFThe Workaround: From Add Remove programs select “Change” for your SolidWorks entryXPWIN7 When you get to the screen for the serial number change it to yourcompany’s network serial number Hit next and close the install manager (SolidWorks will no longer work) Go through the steps for a normal upgrade Upon completing the upgrade, repeat the steps above to change the SNback (SolidWorks will work again)18
When lofting results are not as expected due toimproper selection of your loft sectionsJAThe Problem:After creating a Loft there is an odd split in the resulting faces.When lofting results are not as expected due toimproper selection of your loft sectionsJAThe Workaround:Edit the Loft and reselect different locations on each loft section.19
SolidWorks – Gone in 246 secsAFThe Problem:SolidWorks takes up to ½ an hour to be removed from a machineSolidWorks – Gone in 246 secsAFThe Workaround: Stop Service Remote Solver for Flow Simulation 2010 Delete the SolidWorks loadpoint (Ex. C:\program files\solidworks 2010Corp.\) Remove Registry Settings HKCU\Software\SolidWorks HKLM\Software\SolidWorks HKLM\Software\SolidWorks Corp. Use Windows Clean Uninstaller Tool to “remove” the programs from theRegistry Delete other SolidWorks Directories and Icons as needed20
New From AdrianAFThe Problem: You have a carton of unfiltered Lucky Strikes You need your car’s cigarette lighter to light cigarettes Your Iphone needs to chargeNew From AdrianAFThe Workaround:IJump21
Disappearing Dialog BoxJAThe Problem:My Measure dialog box is no longer visible on the screen.Disappearing Dialog BoxJAThe Workaround:Option (1):Change the resolution of your screen to the maximum allowed.Option (2): Edit the Registry key that is the position holder for that dialog box. HKCU\Software\SolidWorks\SolidWorks2010\General Find the “Measure Dialog Position” entry. Edit this key, delete any/all values, OK. Run SolidWorks, try Measure - Viola!22
SW Options that satisfy “The Man”AFThe Problem:Users have the ability to change their System Options at will.This can cause problems with consistency in modeling standardsand practices.Users may use improper templates, dim standards, etc How do we force the samestandards to everyone?SW Options that satisfy “The Man”AFThe Workaround:Change the file name to swSettings.regand place it in a common locationwhere users can read but not write.Option (1):Add the following line to the Login in scriptof your SolidWorks users ::Regedit /S "\\ server name \ share name \ Path \swSettings.reg"23
SW Options that satisfy “The Man”AFThe Workaround:Using the Copy Settings Wizard create a swSettings.sldreg file that has thesystem options set the proper way. Make sure that you only save thesystem options.Change the file name to swSettings.regand place it in a common locationwhere users can read but not write.Option (2):Replace the users SolidWorks launch icons witha batch file that has these commands in itRegedit /S “\\ server name \ share name \ Path \swSettings.reg”"C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp 2009\SolidWorks\swspmanager.exe"Single Part SimplificationJAThe Problem:You have a complex part file that you need to send to a client and youdo not want to include all of the details.24
Single Part SimplificationJAThe Workaround:Option (1):Use the Simplify Part Utility and export out the simplified configuration.(SW Professional or SW Premium is needed).Option (2):Insert the Part file into an Assembly.Save the Assembly as a Part file.(Exterior faces only)Redneck Flat Screen TVJAThe Problem:You want a flat screen TV andcan not afford to buy one.25
Redneck Flat Screen TVJAThe Workaround:The Monster GapAFThe Problem:When scrolling the list of Add/RemovePrograms there is a huge gap that is alittle more than annoying.Actually there is a program missing from thelist26
The Monster GapAFThe Workaround:Search the registry for “.ico,-1” and “.exe,-1”This should be found somewhere in the \Uninstall\Specifically it will be found in a DisplayIcon Value like this:C:\Program Files\Logitech\Logitech Harmony Remote Software 7\plugins\logitech\logitech.ico,-1Edit the Data for that value and remove the “,-1”If the string is found but not in a display icon valueDON’T MESS WITH IT!!Thank 7
The SolidWorks Equivalent to Duct Tape and Bailing Wire Adrian Fanjoy, Technical Services Manager Josh Altergott, Support Manager Computer Aided Technology, Inc. Agenda Start with Josh Then Adrian Then Josh Then Adrian And so on and so on Until we run
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