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2024-12-17

Other

2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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We at Solidmakarna would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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2024-12-05

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

How to turn off the blue TriBall icon at the Anchor Point?

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A recurring question to us at support is if and how to turn off the TriBall icon that sometimes gets in the way?

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2024-11-28

Recorded webinars

3D scene

2024

Webinar: IRONCAD is incredibly versatile

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Means

You can follow our previous webinar here where we go through the strengths of different approaches in IRONCAD...

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2024-10-29

Other

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

Black/blinking screen with HP docking station?

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

Do you have a problem with an occasionally flashing screen or it going black irregularly? We have a likely solution to this problem...

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2024-10-17

Recorded webinars

IC Mechanical

2024

Webinar: The IPROActiveManager super tool

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Means

You can follow our previous webinar here where we go through the super tool IPROActiveManager...

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2024-10-16

Other

2024

Betatesta IRONCAD 2025

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The official beta testing of version 2025 has now started and you can of course take part in all the news and test the version here...

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2024-10-10

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

SP2 for IRONCAD 2024 PU1

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Service Pack 2 (SP2) for IronCAD DSC 2024 PU1 has now been released...

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2024-10-03

Sheet Metal

Self-study

2024

Self-study, Sheet Metal with IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

You can learn a lot on your own about the Sheet Metal module in IRONCAD through our new self-study material.

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2024-09-20

3D Scene (ICS)

2024

Transparency and quick copies of holes with TriBall

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By combining the strength of transparent parties and some clever tricks around TriBall copying, you get a very smooth workflow...

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2024-09-18

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

Different types of licenses for IRONCAD: USB dongle, software license or network license

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In this post, we will go through the three main licensing options available for IRONCAD

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2024-09-17

DDM

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

Error message DDM Office: Unable to find DDM_FILES record for DDM_System.ini on Vault.

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Have you started DDM Office and get the error message: Unable to find DDM_FILES record for DDM_System.ini on Vault. Please contact System Administrator? Read this post for solution...

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2024-09-16

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

How to change the background color of the 3D scene in IRONCAD?

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A recurring question to us at the support is that how do I change the background color in the 3D scene in IRONCAD? It's a very simple change and don't forget to save the change in a new template so you don't have to change every time...

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2024-09-09

3D Scene (ICS)

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

Different options for 3D graphics in IRONCAD

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Have you experienced that the graphics performance of the 3D scene in IRONCAD degraded from one day to another or after a new installation? One advantage is that you can switch between OpenGL, OpenGL2 and DirectX11 graphics options to solve the problem...

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2024-09-09

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

Reset Status Bar or Catalog Browser etc.

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If you "lose" parts of the interface, you can easily get them back...

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2024-07-07

DDM

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

Error message DDM Office: Could not find the specified provider. It may not be properly installed.

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Have you started DDM Office and get the error message: Could not find the specified provider. It may not be properly installed? Read this post for solution...

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2024-06-17

3D Scene (ICS)

Sheet Metal

2024

Reuse Sheet Metal parts (Insert Part/Assembly)

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When reusing sheet metal parts via Insert Part/Assembly it is important to connect the link correctly, which is a simple step to perform but may still require some explanation...

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2024-06-10

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

SP1 for IRONCAD 2024 PU1

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Service Pack 1 (SP1) for IronCAD DSC 2024 PU1 has now been released...

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2024-06-06

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

Hotfix for IRONCAD 2023 PU1 SP2

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Hotfix for IronCAD DSC 2023 PU1 SP2 that solves problems with Windows 11 Explorer...

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2024-05-30

Recorded webinars

Sheet Metal

2024

Webinar: Sheet Metal in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Means

You can follow here our previous webinar where we go through Sheet Metal in IRONCAD...

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2024-04-29

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

PU1 for IRONCAD 2024

Level of knowledge:

Product Update 1 (PU1) to IRONCAD 2024 has now been released...

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2024-04-25

Recorded webinars

3D scene

2024

Webinar: The Sketch - Become more effective!

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Means

You can follow here our previous webinar where we explain and show features of the sketch in IRONCAD

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2024-04-25

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2024

More control with the sketch in IRONCAD

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The sketch in IRONCAD does not require "fully defined rules" through constraints to give you full control and precision, as there are several unique tools...

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2024-04-10

3D Scene (ICS)

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

Keyboard shortcuts from previous version (XML files)

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IRONCAD collects all keyboard shortcuts in an XML file. By formatting the file, it is easier to understand and it is easy to copy over the content of the XML file from an old to a new version...

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2024-04-04

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

Do you not work with planes in IRONCAD?

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Yes, all the time!

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2024-03-28

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2024

Learn Structured Part modeling

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Here you get a basic understanding of how to build and modify parts of type Structured Part in IRONCAD...

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2024-03-21

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2024

The basics of drafting and mechanics with IRONCAD

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Learn the basics of drawing techniques and mechanics to create accurate 2D drawings and how to apply it with IRONCAD.

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2024-03-20

DDM

2024

DDM IronCAD Workshops

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

There are quite a few DDM-tutorials to look through to get a better understanding of how to use DDM and IRONCAD together...

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2024-03-08

3D Scene (ICS)

2024

How do I create an engraving/etching on the surface of a part?

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This post describes how to create an engraving/etch on the surface of a part and then export the part to a DXF file, to be used as a basis for laser engraving.

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2024-02-27

3D Scene (ICS)

2024

Display the cutting result on a part from a tube laser in the IRONCAD

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Means

A question that has come up more frequently on the support is "How can I show the cutting result on a part from a tube laser in IRONCAD?".

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2024-02-27

DDM

2024

DDM Focus Workshop - PDF Watermarks

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How to create PDF Watermarks in DDM...

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2024-02-12

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

Clear green lines in the 3D scene graphics

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Green lines or dashes are 'stuck' on the screen in the 3D scene...

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2024-02-09

2D Drawing (ICD)

2D drawing

2024

Common ICD template with different unique features

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Means

Are you one of several people in your company using IRONCAD to create 2D drawings with ICD templates that should be virtually identical? The only thing that differs is perhaps your initials and anything else.

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2024-01-31

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

I don't see the 3D models when I edit the sketch via Edit Cross-Section?

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Remember to keep an eye on the settings on the left when editing lines in the sketch...

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2024-01-24

IC Mechanical

2024

Nuts M10 and M12 have different key widths

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Not everyone may be aware that the spanner widths of M10 and M12 nuts are different...

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2024-01-10

Recorded webinars

3D scene

2024

Webinar: What's new in IRONCAD 2024

Level of knowledge:

Means

You can follow here our previous webinar where we go through new features in IRONCAD 2024...

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2024-01-08

Bug fixes

Import / Export

2024

Problem with import/export of STEP files in IRONCAD DCS 2024 and 2023

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We have received a few reports from various users where no STEP files can be imported and that the solid kernel set to default under Options cannot be changed to ACIS...

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2024-01-02

Other

2024

Wallpapers for version 2024

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As in previous years, we have created background images with and without calendars. This time we have used a 3D model of a joint weld from our IRONCAD user Innopend Teknikpartner AB...

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2023-12-28

DDM

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Change Management

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How to deal with Change Management in DDM...

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2023-12-21

Other

2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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We at Solidmakarna wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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2023-12-21

DDM

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Bill of Material - ERP Interface

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A review of the different possibilities for BOM functionality in DDM and how DDM...

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2023-12-14

DDM

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Action Server Document PDFs (Folder Mill)

Level of knowledge:

For those who want automatic generation of pdf-documents also on other documents in DDM , this video is an example of...

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2023-12-07

DDM

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Color Coding Attributes

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Here we go through how to configure DDM at the attribute level so that colors give a clear picture of the content of DDM in search results and more....

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2023-11-30

DDM

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Business Unit Access Control

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A review of Business Units in DDM. Business Units provide improved access control in larger DDM installations, among others...

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2023-11-15

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

Parametric modeling in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Even though IRONCAD primarily does not use locked relations in the form of constraints, you can, if necessary, create features, parts and assemblies that are fully or partially controlled by constraints and parameterized dimensions....

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2023-11-08

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

The difference between Shape feature and Modification feature

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What does Shape feature and Modification feature mean? What is the difference between the two and why is it good to know?

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2023-10-30

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2023

How to change the solid kernel in IRONCAD?

Level of knowledge:

In some cases, it may be necessary to switch the solid kernel (between ACIS or Parasolid) in IRONCAD, either by default, uniquely per part or all parts in an assembly.

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2023-10-20

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

Difference between adding a new feature or editing an existing one

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What is the real difference between drawing "a hole" directly in the sketch for a positive block compared to pulling out a new H Cylinder?

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2023-10-17

3D Scene (ICS)

Import / Export

2023

The 6 best sites for downloading 3D models for 3D CAD for free

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Thousands of free 3D models and simplify your product development with our top sources. Perfect for IRONCAD and other 3D CAD programs!

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2023-09-26

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2023

Different methods for 3D modeling in IRONCAD

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IRONCAD is in many ways an incredibly versatile 3D CAD system. To create and modify a part in the 3D scene, there are essentially three "parallel" methods that can be used and even combined....

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2023-09-22

Sheet Metal

3D scene

2023

Filter out Favorites in your sheet metal table

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Many times you use the same dimension for plates over and over again in your construction. If your desired sheet metal dimension is also far down in the sheet metal table, it is always a case of scrolling up and down the list to find the right...

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

How to turn off the blue TriBall icon at the Anchor Point?

Webinar: IRONCAD is incredibly versatile

Black/blinking screen with HP docking station?

Webinar: The IPROActiveManager super tool

Betatesta IRONCAD 2025

SP2 for IRONCAD 2024 PU1

Self-study, Sheet Metal with IRONCAD

Transparency and quick copies of holes with TriBall

Different types of licenses for IRONCAD: USB dongle, software license or network license

Error message DDM Office: Unable to find DDM_FILES record for DDM_System.ini on Vault.

How to change the background color of the 3D scene in IRONCAD?

Different options for 3D graphics in IRONCAD

Reset Status Bar or Catalog Browser etc.

Error message DDM Office: Could not find the specified provider. It may not be properly installed.

Reuse Sheet Metal parts (Insert Part/Assembly)

SP1 for IRONCAD 2024 PU1

Hotfix for IRONCAD 2023 PU1 SP2

Webinar: Sheet Metal in IRONCAD

PU1 for IRONCAD 2024

Webinar: The Sketch - Become more effective!

More control with the sketch in IRONCAD

Keyboard shortcuts from previous version (XML files)

Do you not work with planes in IRONCAD?

Learn Structured Part modeling

The basics of drafting and mechanics with IRONCAD

DDM IronCAD Workshops

How do I create an engraving/etching on the surface of a part?

Display the cutting result on a part from a tube laser in the IRONCAD

DDM Focus Workshop - PDF Watermarks

Clear green lines in the 3D scene graphics

Common ICD template with different unique features

I don't see the 3D models when I edit the sketch via Edit Cross-Section?

Nuts M10 and M12 have different key widths

Webinar: What's new in IRONCAD 2024

Problem with import/export of STEP files in IRONCAD DCS 2024 and 2023

Wallpapers for version 2024

DDM Focus Workshop - Change Management

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

DDM Focus Workshop - Bill of Material - ERP Interface

DDM Focus Workshop - Action Server Document PDFs (Folder Mill)

DDM Focus Workshop - Color Coding Attributes

DDM Focus Workshop - Business Unit Access Control

Parametric modeling in IRONCAD

The difference between Shape feature and Modification feature

How to change the solid kernel in IRONCAD?

Difference between adding a new feature or editing an existing one

The 6 best sites for downloading 3D models for 3D CAD for free

Different methods for 3D modeling in IRONCAD

Filter out Favorites in your sheet metal table

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