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    2018.2

    In general, alt-tab should allow you to cycle through open windows (8.1 Windows). I don't know what "10" might do to you.
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    Machining question

    Well - I am actually using a cheap mini-mill designed for engraving to coax out a prototype from crystal clear acrylic, 3-6mm thick. I keep everything low and slow - like emptying a bathtub with a straw (it is disgusting, but works). But I start with leveling a cutting board. Trochoidal...
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    Can't open an assembly

    A final caution. You should try to determine what corrupted the file. If you have MIS they can do a closer exam of the data in the corrupt file versus the restored file and may be able to clarify what happened. For myself, last December I was trying to do a crunch project pre-Christmas. I...
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    Can't open an assembly

    I see that in the feedback forum. As explained there I respectfully suggest that a script request is more likely to help.
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    Using "Offset" under Sletch Tools

    Well, CTRL-A and clicking the "Fixed" constraint is all it takes. Anything else requires presumptions by the software.
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    Using "Offset" under Sletch Tools

    This should not happen. Review your actions and if it recurs report it to support.
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    Using "Offset" under Sletch Tools

    This is all normal. Resulting lines - Use the "fixed" constraint to prevent movement or create constraints to the source lines. Source lines - Select the source lines and (right-click) "Convert to Reference Figures". (Selection is sometimes simplified by left-click dragging a "selection" tool...
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    Can't open an assembly

    Sounds like a good candidate for requesting a script https://www.alibreforum.com/forum/index.php?threads/alibre-script-script-requests.20536/. Select an assembly (folder(s)) and the script checks the parts with a brief report. Mimicking at least what might be done manually quickly. I'll leave...
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    EZ-Cam

    Screen shot.
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    EZ-Cam

    EZ-CAM looks great but way out of budget. Spent $60 for Estlcam, https://www.estlcam.de/. That was after a bit of a search through a list of software (but not all). It is an Alibre Drawing to DXF export like most, but gets what I need done for now. Tried Dolphin CAD CAM and it makes you load...
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    Where to get the Alibre generated assembly thumbnails?

    Just got back to forum. Thank you Nate- I'll work with that, as soon as I get a break from other pressing issues.
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    Where to get the Alibre generated assembly thumbnails?

    Took a few days but finally have a lead at http://python-thumbnails.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Keyword searches on Amazon books turned up nothing and only one python.org reference at https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0342/ without technical references. I'll keep working the problem time...
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    AlibreScript Hints and Tips

    .1.1 - Got it, Scripts - Got it! Been out too long. Thanks Simon!
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    AlibreScript Hints and Tips

    Andy :oops: I see. I need to install 2018.1! (But perhaps a forum signature linking to your website or scripts).
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    Where to get the Alibre generated assembly thumbnails?

    I downloaded software (WinCatalog) to try to capture the thumbnails of the assemblies on the drive so I can find the images in one spot. As yet I cannot capture any. When I do I would like to export (about 1,000) to something like Powerpoint (with the file name and location). How does Alibre...
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