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    Point Clouds

    Is there a way to get a parametric point cloud into NX to make them spreadsheet driven? Third party software? Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    negative weight

    Didier, I don't see your process (box with an "X")? Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    negative weight

    For some reason I have a negative weight for my assembly in the weight column of the assembly navigator. All the parts have materials assigned and report their weight correctly but the total on the assembly is a negative number. Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    parts list help, NX7.5 - TC 8

    I inserted a parts list and then later I added more parts to my assembly and modified a few parts. Now the new parts show up in the parts list in a different color (darker) with no item number assigned and they are duplicates from existing parts (changed the quantity). Example, I have a part...
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    Balloon linked to PL without using auto-balloon

    Thanks, I knew it had to work and was something simple (usually is). I did not see anything explaining this in the help file. Thanks ENG TIPs! and those who responded. Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    Balloon linked to PL without using auto-balloon

    Using NX 8.5. I have a large assembly with many views where auto-balloon would not make sense. I have inserted my Parts List, now is there a way to insert single balloons that when I pick the balloon location on the part will put in the corresponding item number from the parts list? I don't...
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    expression question

    I need to create an expression that will give me the delta XC YC ZC of a linked point so that I can put that data into the model spreadsheet. The point is linked to part of a kinematic model so will move often and I would like to be able to track the location of the point in the spreadsheet...
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    Bridge curves

    NX6 Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    Bridge curves

    How do I change the type? is it in the customer defaults? grayed out box won't let me do anything and I have G1 selected. Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    Bridge curves

    Even after I select the curves it is still grayed out. The curves are co-planar by the way. In the help file it says curves must be co-planar. Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    Bridge curves

    How do I constrain the radii on bridge curves? The radius contraint box is always grayed out no matter what options I pick. Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    Record Movie

    Gottcha John, having a bad day! Why have a record movie command if you have to use other software to narrate it? Anyway, I wont be holding my breath..sorry I asked. Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    Record Movie

    Thanks, everyone. I hope they add the ability to record sound in UG realtime at some point which would sure make the record movie command set a lot better. Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    Record Movie

    Is there a way to record sound realtime as you record a movie in NX6? Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com
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    XpresReview 8

    Thanks John, I never new about that. I don't have a license for package files so I will have to look into that. Bob Snead Designer Northropgrumman.com

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