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The following issues might be encountered in the latest General and Beta releases.  
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The following issues might be encountered in the latest release.
  
===Graphics on bare metal===
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===Backups not being stored on Mac===
Digital print or silkscreen cannot be applied to bare metal finishes, but Designer does not currently prevent you from doing this.  
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We're aware of an issue causing PDA files to fail being backed up on Mac. This issue was fixed in version 6.1.15 for both Windows & Linux. This will be fixed in a later version for Mac users.
  
===Unable to select a Path line===
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===Welding Jig Visible===
When using the Path tool, if you click two points on a face and then press <Esc>, a Placement Warning is displayed, with the option to Accept or Reject the line. Currently, the only selection you should make is '''Reject'''. If you click '''Accept''', you will not be able to select or delete the line. If you already did this, to fix the problem open the Part tree, expand each item until you find the offending line, and delete it using the Delete or Backspace key.
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As of version 6.0.6 welding jigs became visible for all users. These welding jigs are intended to only display for Protocase users and are not to be edited. Please update to the latest version ASAP to resolve this. If you had already edited a welding jig in your design, you can use the Transfer feature to transfer the features of the welding jig to the intended parts that should be edited.
  
===Installing Designer on a Mac OSX Mountain Lion===
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===Failure To Instant Quote===
If you receive an error message that ProtocaseDesigner is damaged and can't be opened and that you should move it to the Trash, it is because
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If you are receiving an error upon instant quoting, please check to see if your company uses a network configured such that your computer accesses the internet through a proxy server, if a proxy is used you can configure Designer to use the proxy settings. See instructions on how to do this below:
Protocase Designer has not been registered with Apple. To resolve this problem, do the following and then install:  
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#In '''System Preferences''' > '''Security & Privacy''', set '''Allow applications downloaded from:''' to "Anywhere".
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[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/wiki/index.php?title=Quick_Start#Installing_Protocase_Designer Configure Proxy Settings In Designer]
#Click the lock icon in the bottom left corner that reads "Click the lock to make changes."
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#Start Protocase Designer.
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===Full Enclosure Subassemblies===
#Once Designer is running, reset the Apple system security in step 1 to "Mac App Store and identified developers".
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There is currently a bug where it will prevent you from creating a subassembly from a full enclosure. If you encounter this and require the sub-assembly please contact your account manager or our sales department and we can assist.
:Note that you need to do this before any Designer installion (new installation or upgrade).
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For background information on this topic, see [[http://forum.protocase.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=254&p=709&hilit=osx&sid=63831a1a49f92558ecb11c43c9489a25#p709 the original discussion on the forum]].
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===WINDOWS - Failure To Launch Designer or Open Templates===
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There is an issue for some windows users where the install of Protocase Designer may be corrupted, and is missing certain important files. If this is happening use the link below to download an earlier working version of Protocase Designer.  
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[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release-copy/protocaseDesigner.exe Download Protocase Designer]
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===Cutouts may shift when exported to DXF===
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There was an issue in limited cases where cutouts shifted when exported to DXF. This has been corrected as of Aug 2nd, 2019, but a small number of orders may have been affected.
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If you experience this issue, please contact your account manager.
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===Computer enclosure welding===
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In the ATX and Mini-ITX templates, both the '''Has Seam Welds''' and '''Has Tack Welds''' options can be selected. If both are selected, Protocase will perform only the seam welds.  
  
===Opening an Extruded Aluminum enclosure file===
 
If you use Designer Designer 4.4.x to open an extruded aluminum enclosure design that was created in Designer 4.3, a dialogue prompts you to either update the file or not. If you choose to not update, the loaded file will be missing the extruded sides of the enclosure. To avoid this issue, choose "Update file" at the prompt.
 
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'''See Also:'''
 
'''See Also:'''
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* [[Knowledgebase_-_Archived_KnownIssues | Archived Known Issues]]
 
* [[Knowledgebase_-_Planned_Enhancements | Planned Enhancements]]
 
* [[Knowledgebase_-_Planned_Enhancements | Planned Enhancements]]
 
*[[Knowledgebase_-_Software_Fixes_Released | Software Fixes Released]]
 
*[[Knowledgebase_-_Software_Fixes_Released | Software Fixes Released]]

Latest revision as of 14:00, 27 September 2023

The following issues might be encountered in the latest release.

Backups not being stored on Mac

We're aware of an issue causing PDA files to fail being backed up on Mac. This issue was fixed in version 6.1.15 for both Windows & Linux. This will be fixed in a later version for Mac users.

Welding Jig Visible

As of version 6.0.6 welding jigs became visible for all users. These welding jigs are intended to only display for Protocase users and are not to be edited. Please update to the latest version ASAP to resolve this. If you had already edited a welding jig in your design, you can use the Transfer feature to transfer the features of the welding jig to the intended parts that should be edited.

Failure To Instant Quote

If you are receiving an error upon instant quoting, please check to see if your company uses a network configured such that your computer accesses the internet through a proxy server, if a proxy is used you can configure Designer to use the proxy settings. See instructions on how to do this below:

Configure Proxy Settings In Designer

Full Enclosure Subassemblies

There is currently a bug where it will prevent you from creating a subassembly from a full enclosure. If you encounter this and require the sub-assembly please contact your account manager or our sales department and we can assist.

WINDOWS - Failure To Launch Designer or Open Templates

There is an issue for some windows users where the install of Protocase Designer may be corrupted, and is missing certain important files. If this is happening use the link below to download an earlier working version of Protocase Designer.

Download Protocase Designer

Cutouts may shift when exported to DXF

There was an issue in limited cases where cutouts shifted when exported to DXF. This has been corrected as of Aug 2nd, 2019, but a small number of orders may have been affected. If you experience this issue, please contact your account manager.

Computer enclosure welding

In the ATX and Mini-ITX templates, both the Has Seam Welds and Has Tack Welds options can be selected. If both are selected, Protocase will perform only the seam welds.

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