CADminTools 4.0: Quick Install

4.0 is live to the world… I was going to make a nice instructional video, but made this instead… it’s a Friday after all Go to Source SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "CADminTools 4.0: Quick Install", url: "http://www.3dcadtips.com/2008/09/cadmintools-40-quick-install/" }); Read More →

Slow news month ;-)

Now we have a new baby daughter and I’ve joined a band, there will be even less posting going on here… However if anyone has suggestions, let me know. Edwin Go to Source SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Slow news month ;-)", url: "http://www.3dcadtips.com/2008/09/slow-news-month/" }); Read More →

Pro/E Sleight of hand : switch drawing models

Joe Slow has duplicated a complex assembly, made changes, replaced parts, etc… but when they come to edit the drawing they realise they forgot to include it in the duplication process! (Or they somehow duplicated the drawing, but left it pointing to the old assembly.) How can they have a copy of the “donor” drawing referring to their... [Read more]

Useful new blog

Take a look at this new blog by Marc Mettes, regular contributor on PTC/USER exploders on topics such as SQL, Intralink UI scripting, etc… it’s worthwhile reading for anyone delving behind the scenes of Intralink.  Years ago I encouraged him to organise all his tips on a website after gaining a lot of benefit myself from his programming... [Read more]

Pro/E with Mathcad (part 1)

Finally I get round to posting some knowledge gained from my struggles with Mathcad Pro/E integration… It has been a struggle, since there’s still no smooth join between the 2 applications (even though I envisioned it in April 2006!).  The information here is a mix of what you find in the user manuals + what you pick up as you go along…... [Read more]

Thoughts on managing Pro/E systems (part 1)

I’ve recently had a couple of requests for help from folks who are new to managing Pro/E installations and standards… I’m happy to help, but tend to be too busy during the week to think about anything other than my day job.  So I’ll use this blog to look at related subjects when I get the chance.  I’ll write whatever... [Read more]

CADminTools 4.0 will release soon, once I get stuff together… Meantime, I’ll be looking for beta-testers to join the crew and take a look at the initial attempt! Let me know if you’re interested. Preferably, you’ll have some knowledge of scripting, ASP, html or javascript. Also, looking for requests for inclusion… already... [Read more]

Use SQL to get Intralink stats direct

I had prepared a detailed article about using SQL to remove unwanted servers from Intralink - but I’ve decided not to publish it since the commands could cause severe database problems if used incorrectly.  For instance, you could inadvertently remove your primary fileserver without warning (I’m surprised there’s no safeguard against... [Read more]

Intralink + Oracle woes… service_died

Just when things were going great (12 Intralink 3.4 production server upgrades neatly under my belt) up crept an Oracle issue… a recurring service failure on our French server - with only this kind of message in the \network\log\listener.log file: 17-DEC-2007 12:44:42 * service_died * ilnk * 12537 I discovered that the service was often dying... [Read more]

Boston in the snow… PTC/USER TCs + Wildfire 4.0

PTC/USERThis week I’m privileged to attend the PTC/USER Tech Committee meetings in Boston again. The weather is a little more seasonal than last year - low temperatures let the snow hang around all day long! I find these meetings a great place to talk to people who have similar jobs + challenges as me - it’s rare to see so many power users,... [Read more]

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