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2022-01-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2022

How do I change settings in the 2D drawing templates?

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Many settings in the 2D drawing are saved uniquely per template, so this means you don't have to change it for each drawing...

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2021-12-15

Updates

2021

Hotfix 1 for IronCAD DCS 2022

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Hotfix 1 for v2022 has now been released.

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2021-11-03

3D Scene (ICS)

2021

Replace copied parts with linking

Level of knowledge:

Sometimes you can find out afterwards that "I really should have linked that part" when you have already copied the part around in your design. How do you do this most smoothly to save time?

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2021-10-22

IC Mechanical

Self-study

2021

IC Mechanical-manual

Level of knowledge:

Here is a full online manual for the IC Mechanical which contains an overview of all tools and functions with text, pictures and videos.

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2021-09-01

3D Scene (ICS)

2021

Handling of mirrored parts

Level of knowledge:

In IRONCAD we can easily mirror a part with TriBall, but how do you actually see that a part is mirrored in the story tree?

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2021-06-29

3D Scene (ICS)

2021

How to use the Stretch tool in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

The tool Stretch Part/Assembly in IRONCAD is very similar to the one you can find in e.g. CAXA (2D CAD) - select a "stretch plane" and set a value....

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2021-06-21

3D Scene (ICS)

2021

Digger arm with mechanisms

Level of knowledge:

By placing interlocks between parts in IRONCAD , mechanical joints and mechanisms can be tested...

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2021-06-08

Sheet Metal

2021

Closing corners on bent sheet metal

Level of knowledge:

There are now many ways to model bent sheet metal in IRONCAD and to close corners there is a useful feature called Add Closed Corner and reliefs....

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2021-06-04

IC Mechanical

2021

Picking lists from 3D

Level of knowledge:

From one and the same 3D scene, we can produce different types of lists, such as a shopping list or a spare parts list. How do you want your lists to be formatted and what should they contain? In this post, we'll go through just that...

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2021-05-24

Updates

2021

New features in IC Mechanical 2021

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With the recent update of IronCAD DCS 2021 with PU1 and a couple of minor hotfixes, a new version of the extension...

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2021-05-19

Updates

2021

Hotfix 2 for IronCAD DCS 2021 PU1

Level of knowledge:

Hotfix 2 for PU1 v2021 has now been released.

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2021-05-07

Sheet Metal

2021

20 Free fonts for laser cutting

Level of knowledge:

Create text on a plate. We have compiled 20 free fonts for laser cutting that are available. Download the ones you like and feel free to get back to us and tell us if you have used any of them for your projects...

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2021-05-04

Updates

2021

Hotfix 1 for IronCAD DCS 2021 PU1

Level of knowledge:

A minor update for those who recently updated with PU1 for v2021 has now been released.

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2021-04-12

Updates

2021

PU1 for IRONCAD 2021

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A new update to IRONCAD 2021 has now been released. It is called Product Update 1 (PU1) and contains over 100 quality improvements and also several new useful features...

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2021-04-08

3D Scene (ICS)

2021

Animate along a given path

Level of knowledge:

In some cases, you may need to visualize how an object moves in a given trajectory. In IRONCAD we have a whole catalogue of given animation motions, but in some cases you have your own 2D profile or 3D curve...

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2021-02-12

3D Scene (ICS)

2021

Create a realistic thread

Level of knowledge:

In some cases there is a need to create a realistic thread in 3D CAD. Perhaps you want to print a screw or an insert nut in your 3D printer? Or use a realistic thread in your design?

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2021-01-06

3D Scene (ICS)

2021

Sizebox and Shape handles in IRONCAD

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Sizebox and Shape handles in IRONCAD allow users to have even more control over the modeling of their features...

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2020-10-27

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

Moment of Inertia

Level of knowledge:

It is possible to find the moment of inertia for any cross-section by using the section tool in IRONCAD...

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2020-10-06

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

Open more catalogues in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

With the complete installation file for IronCAD DCS coming from Solidmakarna a lot of useful extra catalogs are saved on the computer in addition to the ones opened by default...

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2020-10-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

Change drawing frame on existing 2D drawing (ICD)

Level of knowledge:

Sometimes when creating a 2D drawing you may need to resize the drawing frame afterwards...

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2020-09-24

Sheet Metal

2020

Radius and angle settings for conical sheet metal in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

IRONCAD's tapered sheet feature provides users with a quick method of creating a tapered shape in sheet metal by simply dragging and dropping it into the 3D environment...

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2020-08-18

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

Share your CAD models via IronCAD Web Viewer

Level of knowledge:

IronCAD Web Viewer is an excellent tool for sharing your CAD models with others. Since it only requires an HTML-compatible browser...

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2020-07-15

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

The cutting tool in the 3D scene

Level of knowledge:

IRONCAD provides a tool to quickly intersect a part or assembly in the 3D scene. The tool is called "Section Part / Assembly" and can be found under the Tools tab...

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2020-07-07

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

Changing the edge roughness of parts

Level of knowledge:

The default value for Surface Smoothness is set to 30 by default in IRONCAD.

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2020-05-27

Other

2020

Customize the interface in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

IronCAD LLC offers users a wide range of options to customize their product so that it looks exactly the way they like it...

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2020-05-11

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

Change visual style of TriBall

Level of knowledge:

In IRONCAD 2019, IronCAD LLC introduced many changes to the user interface. Now TriBall has a new selectable look...

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2020-03-12

2D Drawing (ICD)

2020

Import Styles and Layers from another drawing

Level of knowledge:

Instead of redoing your Styles and Layers in IRONCAD drawing template by drawing template, it is enough to do this on a drawing template...

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2020-02-18

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

Mirrored part/comparison symbol (Mirrored Part Indicator)

Level of knowledge:

There is an option in IRONCAD to see which parts are created from a mirror function...

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2020-02-04

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

Use of Constraints in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

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...

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2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

2020

Configurations in IRONCAD

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

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2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

2020

Handling of external links in IRONCAD

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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...

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2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

2020

Attachment Points i IRONCAD

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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....

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2020-01-01

Guides (more info)

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...

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

What is the latest version of IronCAD DCS and how do I update?

Level of knowledge:

Here you will find the latest update to the current version of IronCAD DCS:https://www.solidmakarna.se/downloadcenter/ironcad-dcs-updates...

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2020-01-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

I miss some of the catalogues that used to exist. Where can I find them?

Level of knowledge:

Please read this post: https://www.solidmakarna.se/support-blog/I-can't-get-to-my-catalogues-how-do-I-follow-them-again

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

Where can I find my BOM templates?

Level of knowledge:

Make sure you can see hidden files and folders. You can do this by going to the View tab in Windows Explorer>View hidden objects...

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2020-01-01

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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

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2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

Where can I find my 2D drawing templates?

Level of knowledge:

Make sure you can see hidden files and folders. You can do this by going to the View tab in Windows Explorer>View hidden objects...

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

I have accidentally closed the story tree (Scene Browser). How do I get it back?

Level of knowledge:

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

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2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

I get a message that there is no license to activate?

Level of knowledge:

Make sure that you have the right license type and that you are using the right method to activate your license. For example, if you have a hardware lock, you do not need to use the license certificate...

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

How to update min license for Mechanical?

Level of knowledge:

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

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

What kind of computer do I 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...

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

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

Level of knowledge:

It is possible to see which version you have of IronCAD DCS in a few different places:If the program is started go to Menu>Help>About...

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2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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How do I change settings in the 2D drawing templates?

Hotfix 1 for IronCAD DCS 2022

Replace copied parts with linking

IC Mechanical-manual

Handling of mirrored parts

How to use the Stretch tool in IRONCAD

Digger arm with mechanisms

Closing corners on bent sheet metal

Picking lists from 3D

New features in IC Mechanical 2021

Hotfix 2 for IronCAD DCS 2021 PU1

20 Free fonts for laser cutting

Hotfix 1 for IronCAD DCS 2021 PU1

PU1 for IRONCAD 2021

Animate along a given path

Create a realistic thread

Sizebox and Shape handles in IRONCAD

Moment of Inertia

Open more catalogues in IRONCAD

Change drawing frame on existing 2D drawing (ICD)

Radius and angle settings for conical sheet metal in IRONCAD

Share your CAD models via IronCAD Web Viewer

The cutting tool in the 3D scene

Changing the edge roughness of parts

Customize the interface in IRONCAD

Change visual style of TriBall

Import Styles and Layers from another drawing

Mirrored part/comparison symbol (Mirrored Part Indicator)

Use of Constraints in IRONCAD

Configurations in IRONCAD

Handling of external links in IRONCAD

Attachment Points i IRONCAD

The anchor point of IRONCAD

What is the latest version of IronCAD DCS and how do I update?

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

I miss some of the catalogues that used to exist. Where can I find them?

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

Where can I find my BOM templates?

How do I update min license for IronCAD DCS?

How do I use external links in IRONCAD?

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

Where can I find my 2D drawing templates?

I have accidentally closed the story tree (Scene Browser). How do I get it back?

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

I get a message that there is no license to activate?

How to update min license for Mechanical?

What kind of computer do I need to run IronCAD DCS?

I can't download the installation file?

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

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

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