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2024

2024-09-18

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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2024

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

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

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2024

2024-09-16

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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2024

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

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

2024-09-09

3D Scene (ICS)

Installation and troubleshooting

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2024

Different options for 3D graphics in IRONCAD

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

2024-06-10

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

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2024

SP1 for IRONCAD 2024 PU1

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

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2024

2024-06-06

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

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2024

Hotfix for IRONCAD 2023 PU1 SP2

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

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2024

2024-05-30

Recorded webinars

Sheet Metal

Level of knowledge:

Means

2024

Webinar: Sheet Metal in IRONCAD

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

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2024

2024-04-29

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

Level of knowledge:

2024

PU1 for IRONCAD 2024

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

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2024

2024-04-25

Recorded webinars

3D scene

Level of knowledge:

Means

2024

Webinar: The Sketch - Become more effective!

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

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2024

2024-04-25

Guides (more info)

Self-study

Level of knowledge:

2024

More control with the sketch in IRONCAD

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

2024-04-04

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Level of knowledge:

2024

Do you not work with planes in IRONCAD?

Yes, all the time!

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2024

2024-03-28

Guides (more info)

Self-study

Level of knowledge:

2024

Learn Structured Part modeling

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

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2024

2024-03-21

Guides (more info)

Self-study

Level of knowledge:

2024

The basics of drafting and mechanics with IRONCAD

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

2024-03-20

DDM

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

2024

DDM IronCAD Workshops

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

2024-03-08

3D Scene (ICS)

Level of knowledge:

2024

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

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

2024-02-27

3D Scene (ICS)

Level of knowledge:

Means

2024

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

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

2024-02-27

DDM

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2024

DDM Focus Workshop - PDF Watermarks

How to create PDF Watermarks in DDM...

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2024

2024-02-12

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Level of knowledge:

2024

Clear green lines in the 3D scene graphics

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

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2024

2024-02-09

2D Drawing (ICD)

2D drawing

Level of knowledge:

Means

2024

Common ICD template with different unique features

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

2024-01-31

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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2024

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

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

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2024

2024-01-24

IC Mechanical

Level of knowledge:

2024

Nuts M10 and M12 have different key widths

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

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2024

2024-01-10

Recorded webinars

3D scene

Level of knowledge:

Means

2024

Webinar: What's new in IRONCAD 2024

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

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2024

2024-01-08

Bug fixes

Import / Export

Level of knowledge:

2024

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

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

2024-01-02

Other

Level of knowledge:

2024

Wallpapers for version 2024

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

2023-12-28

DDM

Level of knowledge:

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Change Management

How to deal with Change Management in DDM...

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2023

2023-12-21

Other

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2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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

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2023

2023-12-21

DDM

Level of knowledge:

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Bill of Material - ERP Interface

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

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2023

2023-12-14

DDM

Level of knowledge:

2023

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

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

2023-12-07

DDM

Level of knowledge:

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Color Coding Attributes

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

2023-11-30

DDM

Level of knowledge:

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Business Unit Access Control

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

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2023

2023-11-15

3D Scene (ICS)

Level of knowledge:

2023

Parametric modeling in IRONCAD

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

2023-11-08

3D Scene (ICS)

Level of knowledge:

2023

The difference between Shape feature and Modification feature

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

2023-10-30

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Level of knowledge:

2023

How to change the solid kernel in IRONCAD?

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

2023-10-20

3D Scene (ICS)

Level of knowledge:

2023

Difference between adding a new feature or editing an existing one

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

2023-10-17

3D Scene (ICS)

Import / Export

Level of knowledge:

2023

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

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

2023-09-26

Guides (more info)

Self-study

Level of knowledge:

2023

Different methods for 3D modeling in IRONCAD

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

2023-09-22

Sheet Metal

3D scene

Level of knowledge:

2023

Filter out Favorites in your sheet metal table

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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2023

2023-09-08

Guides (more info)

Self-study

Level of knowledge:

2023

The advantage of dual solid kernels in IRONCAD

The fact that IRONCAD uses two competing solid kernels at the same time is not something you really notice in everyday work...

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2023

2023-08-29

CAXA (EXB)

Level of knowledge:

2023

Shortcuts in CAXA

For those of you using CAXA/DRAFT in IRONCAD , here is a useful table of keyboard shortcuts...

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2023

2023-08-24

Other

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Level of knowledge:

2023

Revision history of software installation

It may not always be easy to keep track of all issues of IRONCAD and which issue to look for and the order in which an update should be installed...

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2023

2023-08-24

2D Drawing (ICD)

Import / Export

Level of knowledge:

2023

How and when to use a virtual PDF printer

A virtual PDF printer can be an alternative tool for those who want to generate PDF documents by printing instead of exporting.

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2023

2023-08-15

Updates

Level of knowledge:

2023

Service Pack 1 for IRONCAD 2023 PU1

Service Pack 1 for IronCAD DCS 2023 PU1 has now been released...

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2023

2023-08-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Level of knowledge:

2023

Copy Linked Body - Linked variant model

With TriBall, you can create a linked variant model, which is a very powerful feature when you need a "master model" that in turn affects other similar or variant models of the same type....

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2023

2023-07-20

Other

Level of knowledge:

2023

Associate the right file types to IRONCAD

How to change the association of the file type to IRONCAD. Has Outlook Calendar been associated to your 3D files...

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2023

2023-06-30

3D Scene (ICS)

2D drawing

Level of knowledge:

2023

Paths for program files

Here you find paths for drawing templates, catalogs, XML files, CAXA, BOM, UI etc.

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2023

2023-06-21

Updates

Level of knowledge:

2023

PU1 for IRONCAD 2023

Product Update 1 (PU1) to IRONCAD 2023 has now been released...

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2023

2023-06-01

3D Scene (ICS)

Level of knowledge:

2023

How to create 3D text in different forms

Create 3D text from fonts in various shapes such as negatively extruded (cutting), positively extruded (outward facing), 2D profile, curved via Wrap Curve and Split Face, and arc-shaped text via CAXA....

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2023

2023-05-25

3D Scene (ICS)

Level of knowledge:

2023

How do I use the Trim tool in IRONCAD?

The Trim command is used to trim (crop) parts or surfaces with other parts and surfaces. This is similar to a Boolean operation but with many more possibilities...

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2023

2023-05-15

Guides (more info)

Self-study

Level of knowledge:

2023

Different types of 3D elements in IRONCAD

IRONCAD is in many ways an incredibly versatile 3D CAD system. There are several "parallel" types of 3D objects to use, more than in most other 3D CAD systems....

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2023

2023-05-11

Other

Level of knowledge:

2023

Access to large user forum for IronCAD DCS in case of support contract

For those who have an active support contract for IronCAD DCS, we would like to inform you that you also have access to a large IRONCAD forum with users all over the world....

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2023

2023-05-08

DDM

Installation and troubleshooting

Level of knowledge:

2023

Troubleshooting a VPN connection to the DDM server

DDM uses three different connection methods. This post covers each method and how to diagnose and fix problems with each method.

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

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

Different options for 3D graphics in IRONCAD

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

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

The advantage of dual solid kernels in IRONCAD

Shortcuts in CAXA

Revision history of software installation

How and when to use a virtual PDF printer

Service Pack 1 for IRONCAD 2023 PU1

Copy Linked Body - Linked variant model

Associate the right file types to IRONCAD

Paths for program files

PU1 for IRONCAD 2023

How to create 3D text in different forms

How do I use the Trim tool in IRONCAD?

Different types of 3D elements in IRONCAD

Access to large user forum for IronCAD DCS in case of support contract

Troubleshooting a VPN connection to the DDM server

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