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by Harrison_Johnson
Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:03 pm
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: SolidWorks 2018 IP Protection
Replies: 15
Views: 2110

Re: SolidWorks 2018 IP Protection

Can you just send the file as neutral file such as STEP/Parasolid? When they import the file it will show as imported body Zhen-Wei, For this specific project we want to keep in within SW 2018 and not in STP or Parasolid files. That is usually my SOP when sending to a machinist, I save my SLDPRT to...
by Harrison_Johnson
Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: How To Questions
Topic: SolidWorks 2018 IP Protection
Replies: 15
Views: 2110

SolidWorks 2018 IP Protection

Hello, I need to send a Pack & Go to a client, however, I want to keep my work to myself. The goal is to send the pack & go with all the solid bodies as "imported" rather than sending the solidparts with all the details. If I use a speedpak, this doesn't allow the client to click d...
by Harrison_Johnson
Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: Misc CAD
Topic: AutoCAD Read Only Issue
Replies: 1
Views: 2918

AutoCAD Read Only Issue

Hello, I have this issue that I have been trying to figure out. While in file explorer, if I have the "Preview Pane" activated and try to open a DWG file, it will open as "Read Only". I have to deactivate the "Preview Pane" in order to open the drawing without the "...
by Harrison_Johnson
Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 167
Views: 407450

Re: Welcome!

I am happy to see all the CAD Guru's who helped me out over the years! I also happy to see the "Dark Mode" so that I can save my eyes a little bit. Glad to be here you all. Currently using SW '18 & '20 and ACAD '22. Thanks for making this site!