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Is there a way to force AutoCAD delete undesired layers, even if it refuses to do so? It is easy to select and delete all visible objects in a layer, but layers, resulting from operations like "soldraw" have hidden references and can not be deleted.

Thanks. The first method is working, but there is no "flatten" command in AutoCAD 2000. Please, advise me, if I have overlooked it. George

Can anybody advise me on how to acquire 2D mechanical drawings from a 3D model? Something like flattening the model onto one plane and then having it in 2D-objects only. It is difficult to use a xy, yz or zx view as a 2D drawing. It is very hard to dimension it, etc. Sectioning doesn't do the...

Hello, As an occasional AutoCAD user sometimes I need to draw in 3D. Generally spoken, anything can be done in AutoCAD, but my productivity in 3D is not as high as I wish. Can you advice me of some usefuls sites, where I could learn 3D tips&tricks for speeding up productivity? For example: What...

Please see my response in the FAQs: http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?spid=692&sfid=1454&CFID=38268828&CFTOKEN=59089340

Hi Durga, I experienced the same problem recently with VB6 DCOM application. Please, read carefully the references below. At first glance I think that you need to recompile the client on the computer where the last version of the server was compiled. There is a reference to the server class and...

I want to scan the components, coming into the assembly line and the assemblies as they leave the line. The scanning will be performed manually with hand-held scanners. The terminal PC will just record the numbers and forward them to a server for database operations. Speed is not crucial (the...

Hi, I am working on a WIP and assembly line material tracking system. I would like to use two serial scanners at each location, attached to one computer. The cable length is my main concern at the moment. Below is a reference, stating "several hundred feet" for RS232...

Thanks Chip H., I will take advantage of your advice. I already developed an unique number generator for each part in each manufacture order, based on the product component hierarchy, which is kept in a legacy database. I will put these numbers on barcode and tie the barcode scanning...

I am a start up programmer working on an OLTP system, based on VB6, DCOM, ADO and SQL Server 7, aiming to track the inventory, as the items are assembled into a finished product in a manufacturing facility. Can you advise me where to review some sample scenarios or solutions on the topic?

Hi, I am a start up programmer working on an OLTP system, based on VB6, DCOM, ADO and SQL Server 7, aiming to track the inventory, as the items are assembled into a finished product in a manufacturing facility. Can you advise me where to review some sample scenarios or solutions on the topic?

Hi Ogi, Try DateValue function. It works in MS SQL Jet run agains MS Access Database. Like this: Select * From [TimeSheet Records] Where [Record Identity] = DateValue('2001-12-27 12:00:30')

Hi johnk, I am currently developing a system using VB6, DCOM and ADO, aiming to track the inventory changes as the items are being assembled into a finished product in a manufacturing facility. The issue has become a bit complicated, because the production is low automated and the material is...