obscure minutia

Is that for 2k5 --> . Does not seem to work here - 2k4

 

From a long time ago:

http://www.engtran.com/Envelope.html

In addition you can create a sketch as an envelope part. If you mate
the sketch into an assembly multiple times and then mate other things
to the sketch then when you move one item in the sketch all the
instances of the sketch will move. This would be very difficult to do
otherwise.

In the old assembly line demo an envelope was used to show the area in
which an operator would stand.

 

I do believe that was a 2005 change - sorry.

WT

 

Just a reminder that having the edges turned on takes more power, so if you
are dealing with a large model, turning off the edges can make a significant
difference.

WT

 

Jean,

I am not sure about SW2004. I don't have access to it. But before you give
up, make sure the status bar is visible under View>Status Bar.