7 Replies Latest reply on Sep 8, 2017 11:42 AM by J. Mather

Joints do not work after opening in SW 2017-18 Student Edition

Peter Cohen Sep 7, 2017 12:22 PM

Hello, I have an assembly consisting of many parts. I designed it using SW 2015-16 Student Edition. When I opened it using SW 2017-18 Student Edition, SW mentioned that some files needed to be updated. I clicked yes. Once the assembly was opened, I could not make the rotational joints to turn anymore. Know how to fix this? Thanks.

Re: Joints do not work after opening in SW 2017-18 Student Edition

David Nelson Sep 7, 2017 1:14 PM (in response to Peter Cohen)

Look in the tree next to the name is there a (F) next to it. If so right click and hit float.
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  Peter Cohen Sep 8, 2017 11:11 AM (in response to David Nelson)
  
  Thanks. Will there be a problem if I right clink and hit float for all the components in the assembly?
  
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    Glenn Schroeder Sep 8, 2017 11:40 AM (in response to Peter Cohen)
    
    There won't be a problem, but the Float command only works for the first component inserted into an Assembly, or for later ones inserted by clicking on the green check mark (see #10 at Frequently Asked Forum Questions). It doesn't remove mates.
    
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Re: Joints do not work after opening in SW 2017-18 Student Edition

Glenn Schroeder Sep 7, 2017 1:36 PM (in response to Peter Cohen)

Are those joints by any chance flexible sub-assemblies? If yes, see #1 at Frequently Asked Forum Questions.
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  Peter Cohen Sep 7, 2017 11:08 PM (in response to Glenn Schroeder)
  
  Thanks. Usually that method works but not this time. They are already flexible.
  
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    Glenn Schroeder Sep 8, 2017 8:30 AM (in response to Peter Cohen)
    
    Then I don't know what else to suggest without seeing the files, or at least a screenshot.
    
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Re: Joints do not work after opening in SW 2017-18 Student Edition

J. Mather Sep 8, 2017 11:42 AM (in response to Peter Cohen)

Attach your assembly here and end all doubt.
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