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How do I combine linear and circular motion in the same simulation? Example is two counter rotating rollers with a sheet passing between them (a rolling mill)

I would like to model a coil spring that is curved around a cylinder instead of being straight. Any one know how to do this? Thanks

How do I get an exploded view of an assembly into a drawing? Thanks

Using Geomagic 2015 How do I edit (modify) an imported dwg or dxf drawing? Although the tiles on the menu bars appear operational when I try to draw, dimension or any other operation, nothing works. Thanks Nick

I have imported an assembly in STP format. If I delete all aparts but one, how do I save the remaining part as a GeoMagic part (prt), not an assembly? Thanks

When I export an assembly to stp 203 or stp 214 and then latter open the stp file, the parts are moved from their original anchored positions. Is there a way around this? Thanks Nick

My new laptop has Windows 8.1 and is 64 bit. Will Geomagic run on this system? Thanks Nick

Have Windows 8.1 on new laptop. Loaded Alibre 2012 (32 bit) and it will not run. No error messages. Any suggestions? Thanks Nick

Is ther a way to hide more than one part at a time? Thanks Nick

Is there a way to not show patterns expanded in Design Explorer? When you have a lot of patterns the list is very long and it makes locating difficult. Thanks Nick

In the old repository system, if a subassy from an old design was used in a new design, the subassy was then saved in the repository of the new design along with duplicate copies of all parts in the subassy. If changes were made to these parts, the original design was not changed. I believe...

I have been away for three months. Getting back to Alibre I see reference to "Vault" in R11. What is the Vault? Will the repository still be available? Will all my old designs in my repositories still work on R11 or will some conversion be required?

3d section of imported stp Have an imported stp file of a part. How do I take a section view of this part? When I try, nothing happens. Thanks Nick

Sketch editing for holes Version 10. -I used the hole command to place two tapped holes in a part. When I try to edit the sketch for these holes to dimension location and spacing I cannot see the centers of the holes. How do I get the centers to show...

Silence Why is Alibre silent about the release of V10?

Depression in conical parts I have a part that has one surface that is conical. How do I create a constant depth depression on the conical surface. Opposite sides od the depression must be parallel. Thanks Nick

Killer machine again In Dec. I asked for suggestions on a "killer machine" for running Alibre. The response was very helpful to our computer guy. He was starting to put together a PR when unfortunately my boss decided to wait. It is now to the point...

Pattern in 2D In a 2D detail drawing I have a circular pattern of bolt holes. I would like to locate the holes with a bolt circle and radial centerlines in place of centers shown as a cross. I can draw a radial centerline thru the first hole...

Backing up repository How do I back up my repository? thanks Nick

Physical properties I have an assembly thta I estimate to weigh about 30 pounds. When I check the weight using Toolsi Physical properties I get a "mass of 3.27E3lbm. Checking individual parts they all seem to be correct. Is there a setting that I am...