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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.
  
===Adding notes not attached to objects===
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===Backups not being stored on Mac===
Currently, every Note you add must be attached to a particular object. Until this functionality is added, send your note to tech@protocase.com.  
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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.
  
If you have a general note,  
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===Welding Jig Visible===
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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.
  
===Loading personal cutouts===
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===Failure To Instant Quote===
Cutout Library Manager > Create Sub Assembly: When loading an item you have created, it is not yet displayed in the 3D View.
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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:
  
===Graphical images for templates===
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[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/wiki/index.php?title=Quick_Start#Installing_Protocase_Designer Configure Proxy Settings In Designer]
Not every template has an image indicating its parts. These will be added in the next General Release.
 
  
===Placing a PEM===
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===Full Enclosure Subassemblies===
When placing a PEM or screw, if you click any tool, the items are placed and shown in the 3D View exactly ''as if'' you had clicked the '''Accept & Close''' button, but those items are not accepted, quoted or saved.  
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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.
  
===Unable to select a Path line===
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===WINDOWS - Failure To Launch Designer or Open Templates===
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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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.  
  
===Installing Designer on a Mac OSX Mountain Lion===
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[https://www.protocasedesigner.com/RELEASE/release-copy/protocaseDesigner.exe Download Protocase Designer]
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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Protocase Designer has not been registered with Apple. To resolve this problem, do the following and then install:
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===Cutouts may shift when exported to DXF===
#In '''System Preferences''' > '''Security & Privacy''', set '''Allow applications downloaded from:''' to "Anywhere".
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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.
#Click the lock icon in the bottom left corner that reads "Click the lock to make changes."
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If you experience this issue, please contact your account manager.
#Start Protocase Designer.
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#Once Designer is running, reset the Apple system security in step 1 to "Mac App Store and identified developers".
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===Computer enclosure welding===
:Note that you need to do this before any Designer installion (new installation or upgrade).
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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.  
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]].
 
  
 
'''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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