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2020-02-04

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

2020

Use of Constraints in IRONCAD

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It is not a requirement, but there is an option to use constraints in IRONCAD. It is an excellent tool for users to place their parts in space with just a few clicks...

2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

2020

2020

Configurations in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

IRONCAD has something called configurations. This means that assemblies, partners and features in the same 3D file can have different positions...

2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

2020

2020

Handling of external links in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

This post is intended to give you, the user, a better understanding of the handling of external links in IRONCAD. We will go through most of the contexts where external links are used and touched in different ways...

2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

2020

2020

Attachment Points i IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

An Attachment Point (also AP or Magnetic Attachment Point) is a type of coordinate point attached to an object in the 3D scene (e.g. a Feature, Part or Assembly) that also has a counterpart that it wants to find....

2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

2020

2020

The anchor point of IRONCAD

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The anchor point in IRONCAD is the permanent property that determines where in a 3D scene an object is located and the orientation of the object around the axes of the XYZ space...

2020-01-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

I can't/can't place a view on min drawing?

Level of knowledge:

This error is probably related to UAC in Windows. You need to start IRONCAD as administrator once to make it work...

2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

IronCAD DCS hangs at startup. Only the image is displayed but nothing happens?

Level of knowledge:

WebRoot AntivirusThis is a problem that may show up if you are using WEBRoot antivirus...

2020-01-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

Where can I find my bill of materials (BOM) templates?

Level of knowledge:

Ensure that you can see hidden files and folders. To do this, go to the View tab in Explorer and select Show hidden items...

2020-01-01

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

How do I update min license for IronCAD DCS?

Level of knowledge:

You can find all our license activation guides here: https://www.solidmakarna.se/activation

2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

How do I use external links in IRONCAD?

Level of knowledge:

As this is a broad area, we have a guide on how to handle external links in IRONCAD...

2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

Can I keep previous versions of IronCAD DCS on my computer?

Level of knowledge:

Yes, you can use both versions in parallel. Keep in mind that you cannot open files saved in a later version...

2020-01-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

Where can I find my 2D drawing templates?

Level of knowledge:

Ensure that you can see hidden files and folders. To do this, go to the View tab in Explorer and select Show hidden items...

2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

I accidentally closed Scene Browser - how do I get it back?

Level of knowledge:

Right-click on a "free space" and select "Scene Browser"...

2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

If I double-click on a file, the wrong version of IRONCAD opens. How do I solve this?

Level of knowledge:

Make sure IRONCAD is down. Then go to Start>IronCAD Mechanical >IPROSettings...

2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

How do I update min IC Mechanical license file?

Level of knowledge:

Here you can read the license activation guide for IronCAD Mechanical ...

2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

Which computer do you need to run IRONCAD DCS?

Level of knowledge:

Please have a look at our computer specification here:https://www.solidmakarna.se/computer-specification-for-ironcad-dcs‍...

2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

I can't download the installation file?

Level of knowledge:

If you try to download the installation file with MS Edge, it has a built-in protection that stops the installation file from running...

2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

How can I see which version of IRONCAD I have installed?

Level of knowledge:

You can see which version of IronCAD Design Collaboration Suite you have installed in a few different places in the program and in Windows...

2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

How do I change the default template for the 3D scene?

Level of knowledge:

Go to the button New... and select Scene and OK. Select the 3D template to be the default and click on the button‍ Set Selection as Default Template...

2020-01-01

IC Mechanical

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

How can I see which version of IC Mechanical I have installed?

Level of knowledge:

You can see which version you have of Mechanical in a few different places...

2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

Where can I find my 3D scene templates?

Level of knowledge:

Ensure that you can see hidden files and folders. To do this, go to the View tab in Explorer and select Show hidden items...

2020-01-01

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

I get a message when I close the program that the license has expired?

Level of knowledge:

It is the IC Mechanical add-on that provides this kind of warning. The license for IC Mechanical is linked to your support period...

2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

I have saved files in the latest version of IronCAD DCS, can I open them in an earlier version?

Level of knowledge:

Files saved in the new version cannot be opened in older versions. This is partly due to the fact that the ACIS and Parasolid kernels are being updated...

2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

How do I change from inches to mm in the 3D scene?

Level of knowledge:

You do this under Common>Units...

2020-01-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

2020

Why can't I see my drawing templates even though I have copied them in?

Level of knowledge:

The reason for this is that the default path for the templates was switched between SP1 and PU1 in 2020. Close first IRONCAD...

2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2020

2020

Mastering the TriBall tool

Level of knowledge:

IRONCAD includes a patented tool for 3D positioning of objects, called TriBall. Hailed by some as "The most useful tool in CAD history"...

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