tlehnhaeuser Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 OK heres some alzheimers setting in. How to I create multiple copies with the triball again? There's a hotkey involved but the new feature list doesn;t explain it. any help is appreciated, thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cary OConnor Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I assume you mean multiple copies at points... Turn on the TriBall - I think you get that far Then, right-click on the center-point of the TriBall and select "Create Multiple" then either copy or links. Then move the TriBall using any method (drag, handles, planes, etc). Hit "P" on the keyboard when you are at the desired location to place the copy location indicator. Continue moving the TriBall and hitting "P" When done, hit enter to complete the command. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cary OConnor Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Also, when you enter the command...Look at the Status bar...it tells you what to do Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlehnhaeuser Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Also, when you enter the command...Look at the Status bar...it tells you what to do Cary 24478[/snapback] Very Funny One of these days I actually start reading that status bar...not Thanks, "P" go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Twining Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Also, when you enter the command...Look at the Status bar...it tells you what to do Cary 24478[/snapback] The status bar is the electronic equivalent of install/assembly instruction. Who ever thinks to read it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsulli555357 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) I assume you mean multiple copies at points... Turn on the TriBall - I think you get that far Then, right-click on the center-point of the TriBall and select "Create Multiple" then either copy or links. Then move the TriBall using any method (drag, handles, planes, etc). Hit "P" on the keyboard when you are at the desired location to place the copy location indicator. Continue moving the TriBall and hitting "P" When done, hit enter to complete the command. Cary 24477[/snapback] I have to admit that I didn't even know this was available! Here's a funny story for you guys about Solidworks, here at work. For about a half hour I had been trying to transfer hole locations to a mating part, one that needed threaded holes. The hole wizard doesn't allow you to see any transferred circles, points, or any other sketches that would mark where the threaded holes need to be to line up with the through-holes. So, I went over to the company SW expert and sat there for 45 minutes while she tried to find an easy way to do this. Eventually, she suggested that I simply dimension the points for the threaded hole locations exactly as I did with the part that had the holes in it, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Please, let me get home quick to use IC's TriBall! I don't need additional frustration when I create assemblies! Okay, now that you've had a good laugh, get back to work! dave Edited July 9, 2009 by dsulli555357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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