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2020-10-27

3D Scene (ICS)

2020

Moment of Inertia

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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...

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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

2D Drawing (ICD)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

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

Level of knowledge:

You do this under Common>Units...

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2020-01-01

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

IC Mechanical

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

My catalogs for Mechanical are not displayed. How do I get 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

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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...

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2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

What is the anchor point of IronCAD DCS?

Level of knowledge:

We have written a guide on how the anchor point in IronCAD DCS works:Here you can read the guide...

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2020-01-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

Where can I find my 3D scene 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

IC Mechanical

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

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

Level of knowledge:

We continuously release updates to Mechanical. Download and install the latest version of Mechanical here...

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2020-01-01

IC Mechanical

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

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

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

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2020-01-01

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

Why have I not received the license file for IC Mechanical?

Level of knowledge:

This may be because your support period has expired. Contact us for more information...

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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?

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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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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

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

I can't download the installation file?

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sheet Metal

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2020

Where can I find the plate table?

Level of knowledge:

Here is the path to the table of images, which you can copy and paste into the "address bar" of Windows Explorer, before copying make sure to change **VERSION** to the correct...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Guides (more info)

Self-study

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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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

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

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

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

My catalogs for Mechanical are not displayed. How do I get them?

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

What is the anchor point of IronCAD DCS?

Where can I find my 3D scene templates?

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

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

Why have I not received the license file for IC Mechanical?

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

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

I can't download the installation file?

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

How to update min license for Mechanical?

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

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

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

Where can I find my 2D drawing templates?

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

How do I use external links in IRONCAD?

Where can I find the plate table?

How do I update min license for IronCAD DCS?

Where can I find my BOM templates?

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

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

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

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

Mastering the TriBall tool

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