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I am going to install the new 2014 version of Geomagic Design and was wondering if the 32-bit or 64-bit version would be the best. In the past I have only used the 32-bit version because some of the options would only work with the 32-bit version and have read that some users seen a slow down...

Hello all, I am sure this question has been brought up before but I was wondering if Alibre Motion can simulate a chain or belt on sprockets or pulleys? I have a series of pulleys that the belt will be turning different size pulleys and I would like to show exactly what rpm each one would be...

When I try to open Alibre 2012 using "Run as administrator" so I can load and run Alibre Motion I always get a screen that says... "User Account Control" Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make change to this computer? I select yes and then Alibre loads and...

Hi folks, I have made my own custom sheets (title blocks) for my customers showing a logo and typing in text with the company name, disclosure statement, etc. When I start a new drawing and pick the title block I want to use and click ok and load the views that I want, the logo shows up but...

Hello everyone, I have been using v12 since it was released and yet to update to v12.1. In the early release of v12.1 I seen some users having problems with the update, so I decided to wait on the update. I have been looking on this forum the past coulple of weeks and have not seen anything...

Hello all, I am needing a model of a human man that is 6ft 3in tall. I would need it to be able to move at all joints so I can see what reach I need for the controls when he is either standing or seated. No great detail is needed. Anyone have such a model or know where to get one? Thanks, Eric

Hello group, I was wondering if the Hypershot WEB version is worth the $50.00 special Alibre is running until the end of the month? The only thing that I will be using it for is seeing my products in a more realistic seating before I release the project for prototyping. Thanks for any help! Eric

Hello all, Is the solidworks file import add-on free? I do have the expert level of Alibre. Thanks, Eric

I downloaded the new Alibre Motion software and when I tried to install it my CA anti-virus picked up a virus. The name is Win32/Adclicker.JO It was located in C:\Download Programs\Alibre Design v11\AlibreMotion_V11.exe <\Alibre_Motion_V11.exe> Is this a bad virus? Anyone else get this...

Ext Thread Program Hello, I am interested in using the ExtThrd program that is mentioned in another post. I have tried to download the ExtThrd.zip file but it is a .EFW file. Is there another link to download this program? Thanks! Eric

Antivirus Software Hi all, I think this topic has been dicussed in the past, but maybe there is new information about it. It is getting about time to renew my Norton subscription, I was wondering if I should stay with it or get something else. I...

Is version 9 worth the upgrade? Hello group, I have been using Alibre since v6 and pretty happy with v8.2. I have yet to upgrade to v9 and was wondering with all the headaches people are having with it, is it worth the upgrade? If you had to do over, would you...

Alibre and Alibre Express? Hi all, I have Alibre Design Expert and a guy asked me the other day about alibre express. He was wondering if alibre files could be opened in alibre express and alibre express files be opened in regular alibre? Has anyone...

Buying new computer help Hello all, I am in the market for a new computer and was wondering what everyone else is using. Like brand, how much memory, video card, etc. What works best with Alibre and Algor. Thanks for all the help! Eric

Custom lines on a break command? Hello group, Does anyone know of a way to customize the lines in a break on a part in the drawing view? Or even know how to shorten the break lines to come even with the part edges? Also, can you change the line type of a...