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Save/Close All Files at Once
Since IRONCAD 2025, when you exit IRONCAD with Close in the upper right corner of the screen, the ability to save/close files at once has been added. Procedure: [1] Select the [Close] button at the upper-right corner of the screen. [2] The dialog ...
Create a tap size that is not in IRONCAD's default settings
This section explains how to create new thread size that is not included in IRONCAD's default settings using the [Cosmetic Thread]. Tapered holes cannot be created using this method. The configuration file for [Cosmetic Thread] is stored in the ...
Change Default Material Settings
This section explains how to change the material information in the initial settings. Since the default material information cannot be modified directly, you need to duplicate the default settings, then modify and use the duplicated version. ...
Checking IRONCAD Application Information
This section explains how to check the application information of the IRONCAD software you are using. This information may be required when contacting support or applying software updates. Procedure: [1] Launch IRONCAD and make sure no files are ...
Selecting Assemblies with Ctrl + Left Click
Starting with IRONCAD 2023, a new option has been added that allows users to select assemblies using Ctrl + Left Click. In versions prior to IRONCAD 2022, the behavior is equivalent to having this setting disabled. This setting is applicable when the ...
Set Keyboard instruction
This section explains how to use the [Keyboard instruction] feature in CAXA Draft to assign single-letter (single key) keyboard shortcuts.For example, you can assign L for lines, C for circles, and so on. Setting single-key shortcuts in CAXA Draft ...
Settings for Open Options
This section explains the [Option Settings] of [Menu], which helps optimize the process when opening 3D data, depending on the task at hand. The [Option Settings] can be found in the menu on the [Open] screen. [Lightweight Mode] will be unchecked ...
Switch the Display of the Popup Float
Starting with IRONCAD 2024, a new setting has been added that allows a popup float to be displayed when selecting an Assembly, Part, or IntelliShape in the Scene Browser. For Assembly For Part For IntelliShape The commands displayed in the popup ...
Opening Data Created in a Newer Version of IRONCAD
Data created and saved in a newer version of IRONCAD cannot be opened directly in an older version. Reference: Beware of Upgrades - IRONCAD User's Guide Additionally, 3D data created in IRONCAD cannot be saved in a format that is compatible with an ...
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Installation Instructions
Install Procedure: [1] Double-click installer exe file. [2] After displaying the below, then click [Install]. [3] Check [I Accept], then click [Next]. [4] Uncheck [IronCAD Live Update] From the below, then click [Next]. [5] Select arbitrary standard, ...
Reverse Expansion Operation
In icVault, you can open the detailed view of a registered file from the file list and perform Expansion/Reverse Expansion to check which data the file is associated with. This section explains the procedure for performing Reverse Expansion from the ...
Adding Auxiliary Surface Symbols to Welding Symbols
This section explains how to add auxiliary surface symbols to welding symbols in CAXA Draft. Procedure: [1] Click [Welding Symbol] in the [Annotation] tab. [2] Configure the Groove Symbol. By default, it is set to [None]. Select the desired symbol ...
Setting a [Catalog Item] in Attachment Point
This section explains how to set a [Catalog Item] in an Attachment Point. By configuring a [Catalog Item], when a group is dropped from the catalog, the part specified under the [Catalog Item] name will be automatically placed at the attachment ...
CAXA Draft Symbol Garbling and GDT Error Messages
Symbol garbling or GDT error messages may appear in CAXA Draft due to issues with font linking between Windows fonts and the fonts stored in the [Font] folder of CAXA Draft. These issues can occur after a Windows update, changes in the PC ...