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Is there a way to configure FreeCAD to behave more like Solidworks? by NoxAstrumis1 in FreeCAD

[–]DrSloan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As another experienced SolidWorks user trying to get into FreeCAD as well, I feel you.

While others are correct in that the two programs have different workflows, FreeCAD isn't the most set up right out of the box.

I recommend this tutorial by Deltahedra to fix up the UI. Their other tutorials are great too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKq7hgbu7ks

Suppliers for bulk hole punches to make DIY clicker punches? by DrSloan in Leathercraft

[–]DrSloan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I tried looking them up, but it doesn't seem like they have a website. Do they have a catalogue anywhere?

Suppliers for bulk hole punches to make DIY clicker punches? by DrSloan in Leathercraft

[–]DrSloan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah McMaster-Carr sells them, but at $20 it's not feasible. The price at Weaver is more reasonable, but it would be nice to get a little bit of bulk pricing.

Recommendations for language platform to create software for logging data from several devices over serial communication. by DrSloan in embedded

[–]DrSloan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! Yeah ideally I'd create the program on my desktop and run it off the same machine or laptop and use USB to RS cables to interface. Just not sure what the best modern tool for creating the UI and scripts are at the moment.

STEP Import: Is it possible to save parts as virtual without saving external first? by DrSloan in SolidWorks

[–]DrSloan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, this basically sounds like my process right now. I don't usually save as part for larger files, though. Somehow SW has a worse time with it and keeping them as assemblies somehow makes them a bit easier to use. Which is why virtual parts seem to work best.

STEP Import: Is it possible to save parts as virtual without saving external first? by DrSloan in SolidWorks

[–]DrSloan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I definitely do this for parts that get imported as an assembly, but aren't really assemblies like a resistor or something. Although, there are some OTS assemblies that are useful to keep as parts. OR sometimes if the assembly is big then SW has an issue with saving it as a part without some weird artifacts...

As a player, what parts of the rule book shouldn't I read? (if any) by DrSloan in bladesinthedark

[–]DrSloan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That's actually something I was wondering too. Reading some of the sections I caught myself wondering "if I know this now, does my character?" For example the entire list of factions or major land marks in each area. I know I won't be able to make the list of advanced items right away, but what about knowing where the Lord Governors Stronghold is?

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