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Exporting to Cura .STL or to 3D Print .STL both open in Cura 4 times the size. I have uninstalled DSM and reloaded it. Same results   Can you offer any suggestions   Thanks Wayne

Hi, I have a question about design rule check in the PCB. I defined the minimum gap between pads to 8mil and now I get an error message on my microprocessor: Error between Component Pad IC5.3 (Net 'U19V') and Component Pad IC5.4, Gap is 8 needs to be 8. Any idea, what is going wrong? Thank you, Manfred

I have a small solar panel and want to use it to charge 12v 10amp leisure batteries. I have both lead acid and lithium batteries so would be great if a singel set up could be used to charge either battery. The panel is generating 19v maximum so is it as simple as fitting a charge controller such as this RS item 905-4532 ? Thanks Simon  

I'd like to initiate a Move->Copy without using the ctrl-Drag operation. Is this possible?

Fspark1 here sat down to draw and got a message for "Reached maximum activations" message. Just using this software on a single laptop. Thanks in advance

Hello,   I was looking at Settings->Design Technology to try to understand what is the purpose of "Top Finish" and "Documentation". Which one can I use as component outline? Best regards,  

Hi, I am connecting an interlock on a ThorLabs TCLDM9 to a contact unit with 2.8x0.5mm universal terminals. (This contact unit is connected to a key switch.) I then need to connect the other universal terminal to a wall mounted IP44. I have spoken to RS Components and they said they cannot help and to ask here about what connectors I need. Thanks so much for any help.

I have had problems logging in and as a result have now reached max activations. I have been using this programme for several years and now have v5 but can not get the BLENT function to work.

I lost my final pcb desing. My question is: can I use the Gerber files to reeload the pcb design to Design Spark Electrical.  

I noticed the BOM generated has separate lines for every component, I'd like to have similar components grouped so that a single line and quantity is listed, this does happen on the Bom Quote button but not on the standard report.  It doesn't look like an option on the report editor or am I missing something?

Hallo, kann mir jemand erklären war um die Zeichnungen & Symbole  überdimensional groß gegen über die Frames sind ? Keine Zeichnung passt in einen Frame hinein. Wie mach Ihr dass? Ist das dass typische Fake Angebot ja hier umsonst ein  Softwarpaket für Ingenieure ect. p.p. und wenn man es nutzen möcht gibt es nicht mal funktionen her die Auszubildende benötigen einen ordentliche Zeichenung zu machen. Es hat wohl sein Grund warum es für DesignSparks electrical keine Tutorials in deutsch gibt, die in Englisch sind grotten schlecht.  

My partner discovered that we had to clean the pads with alcohol first, so I used it on three remotes. Apply a thin application and wait 1 hour for it to dry. I tried, but it was impossible. So, can someone show me the best way to get paint to stick on silicone pads using electric paint? Thank you in advance!

Hi there all, i am new to this and working my way through things. Is there a way in sketch mode to create an exact distance between two objects by way of typing in a number.

Scenario:  a cylinder, 6" diameter with a 1/4" wall thickness.  At the midpoint, a 4" diameter cylinder pierces through at 90 degrees. I want to create a 2D DXF flie of that 6" cylinder UNWRAPPED, which will reveal the elongated holes needed to create a round hole through the 6" cylinder.  It will be cut with a plasma table and a rotary accessory. Your help is appreciated! I make training videos for the proprietary DesignEdge software that runs the PlasmaCam tables.  I am HOPING that DSM can create the needed 2D DXF files without owners being required to spend $2,000.00 on the DesignEdge "Pipe Cutting Upgrade" addmenow (at) mail (dot) com

I have decided to replace my 12V halogen bulb downlighters as some have started to fail. Just the bulb has failed which leaves me with the electronic transformers. Typically they are 230V to 12V but at 40+kHz, so assumed pulse width modulated, especially as suitable for dimming. Has anyone found an alternative use for these? I must say the replacement warm white LED downlighters I have replaced them with are much better in my opinion even without the efficiency and (hopefully!) long operating life specified. Just a shame to have to recycle the working halogen transformers!