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Dennis Nelson
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  • Seattle, WA
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  • Rhino, Revit, Autocad, Spaceclaim
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My Drafting Wishlist for Spaceclaim
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Here is a list of thing I feel that could be improved on for drafting in Spaceclaim.  Most of them have enhancement request.  Feel free to add to the list, or if you see something that you can…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hrvoje Mar 30, 2011.

Direct Modeling Problem
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So here is an issue that I ran into in Spaceclaim, but Inventor Fusion has the same problem.  So if I have a pipe shape that has a 90 degree bend to it.  (see attached) How do you control the bend…Continue

Tags: modeling, direct, Radius, Bend

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Hamilton Jun 9, 2011.

Model based definition
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I was curious if anyone out there is using MBD model based definition, and would like to share their thoughts, experiences.... I recently have been looking for a better way to annotate/dimension the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Vince Johnson Feb 14, 2011.

First Spaceclaim Project

Thought I would share some images of my first Spaceclaim project, since it's probably a little bit different than the usual spaceclaim project.  We are structural engineer firm and have been using…Continue

Started Oct 11, 2010

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Steel Detailing in Spaceclaim

"Thanks.  So here is my opinion of Spaceclaim.  For it's strengths.  Modeling and making modifcations was breeze, with the exception there is no library of AISC standard shapes, so you will have to get those from somewhere else.…"
Nov 9, 2011
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Steel Detailing in Spaceclaim

"Hi Dennis. You have modeled some impressive projects in SpaceClaim. I want to know your opinion. Is SpaceClaim a decent platform for steel detailing, compared to Plain AutoCAD, RhinoBIM or Solidworks. I am interested in stair and platform…"
Nov 9, 2011
Dennis Nelson replied to martin kopplow's discussion 'Unwrapping a circular room in Spaceclaim?' in the group SpaceClaim Users
"Yeah I placed an arc in sheet metal mode, but I had to made sure that "profile" was checked in the options dialog.     Dennis"
Oct 18, 2011
Dennis Nelson replied to martin kopplow's discussion 'Unwrapping a circular room in Spaceclaim?' in the group SpaceClaim Users
"Opps here is the file"
Oct 18, 2011
Dennis Nelson replied to martin kopplow's discussion 'Unwrapping a circular room in Spaceclaim?' in the group SpaceClaim Users
"Huh. That seems to work for me. See attached. Like I said before though assuming your video displays are flat and not curved with the wall, they are going to be slightly distorted when you unroll/flatten the sheet metal part. Although maybe that…"
Oct 18, 2011
Dennis Nelson replied to martin kopplow's discussion 'Unwrapping a circular room in Spaceclaim?' in the group SpaceClaim Users
"That is a good one, one that even BIM software struggles with. I think sheet metal is going to be your best bet, I was able to unfold this shape.  I think your best bet would be to project the video display onto the sheet metal part then unfold…"
Oct 18, 2011
Paul Hamilton replied to Dennis Nelson's discussion 'Direct Modeling Problem'
"Martin, Good question. I guess it depends on your definition of “direct modeling”. I think being able to control geometry is important in any CAD tool. Constraints in a direct model are very different than in a history-based model. In…"
Jun 9, 2011
martin kopplow replied to Dennis Nelson's discussion 'Direct Modeling Problem'
"So if it requires some constraints, this is not exactly a direct modeling approach any longer, is it?   Martin"
Jun 8, 2011
Paul Hamilton replied to Dennis Nelson's discussion 'Direct Modeling Problem'
"Dennis, For the minor radius use the Offset function. To change the major radius requires some constraints - which are not available in the Personal edition - unfortunately."
Jun 7, 2011
Dennis Nelson replied to Dennis Nelson's discussion 'Direct Modeling Problem'
"So I just downloaded Creo Elements/Direct Personal edition to play around with.  I thought I would see I figure how you did.  When you changed the major and minor radius of the bend what tool did you access.  I can't seem to find…"
May 31, 2011
Hrvoje replied to Dennis Nelson's discussion 'My Drafting Wishlist for Spaceclaim'
"If I may add to your reply to Martin:   8. Part name or number, mass, material and so on. That could save a lot of time and prevent many mistakes that happen while you c/p and change text. Automation.   I also agree on other counts…"
Mar 30, 2011
Dennis Nelson replied to Willem Wagelaar's discussion 'File structure in SpaceClaim failes'
"So how do you print multiple sheets to multiple pdf's?  Like Paul I have only been able to print one at time.  Which is very slow."
Mar 30, 2011
Dennis Nelson replied to Willem Wagelaar's discussion 'File structure in SpaceClaim failes'
"In the save as setting for pdf I set it to "Facet Only" and it seems to work.  I haven't been able to get the "Geometry (B-rep) setting to open in Acrobat.  Also I set override the units and set them my self.  I…"
Mar 30, 2011
Paul Bock replied to Dennis Nelson's discussion 'My Drafting Wishlist for Spaceclaim'
"In addition to being able to modify the geometry and properties in a BOM and then reuse that configuration, I would also like to be able to define tables geometries at the format level that can be used at the drawing instance…"
Mar 30, 2011
Tijs Driessen replied to Dennis Nelson's discussion 'My Drafting Wishlist for Spaceclaim'
"Hi Guys,   I agree on most of your comments. I don't have time right now to elaborate on it, but now at least the SpaceClaim engineers know that there are more people with the same wishes.   Regards, Tijs"
Mar 30, 2011
Dennis Nelson replied to Dennis Nelson's discussion 'My Drafting Wishlist for Spaceclaim'
"5.  Opps this should have said "move the ordinate dimension anchor point"  as you descirbe. 6. See attached image for what I mean. 8. There are any number of properties that could be different on one sheet but not the same on…"
Mar 25, 2011

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At 7:53am on August 18, 2010, Franco Folini said…
Hi Dennis,

Welcome and thank you for joining SpaceClaiming!

Don't forget to complete your profile with your picture.

We encourage our members to post their real picture and real name to their profile as we believe it makes the interaction among members easier and strengthens the professional relationships and trust within this professional community.

We are looking forward to your contribution, please feel free to join one or more of our groups (e.g. the Rhino Users Group) and to invite colleagues and friends.

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Hope you'll enjoy the SpaceClaiming online community!

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