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    Error message from Step translator when opening Solid Works step

    Help, Keep getting this error message from a solidworks step file, is ther a fix? Using NX9.0https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=ee37f764-d20c-46cd-a146-975da3eae03b&file=error.JPG
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    Add comment into Model History

    Is there any way to add a comment into your Model History in NX8? I recall being able to do it on legacy versions.
  3. tqqlin

    Part Navigator in NX 8.0 and Expression Lists

    Is there any way to add "Named Expressions" to the Part Navigator? I can only seem to get it to show "User Expressions". Rob Cooperhttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=6694781c-e505-45ff-8415-0cff5ab1712d&file=Expressions.JPG
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    NX8.0.2.2 Update service packs

    We are a company currently running NX8.0.2.2 we have stopped getting maintenance. Since we have purchased the software are we allowed to update the maintenance packs to the latest NX8.0 packs, without repercussions from Seimens? Rob
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    Regenerate Work View not working in NX 9.0.0.19

    I recently installed NX 9.0.0.19 and have noticed that the Regenerate Work View no longer works. Is this a bug that is being addressed? I'm stuck using Update Display, which only updates the graphics window. Or do I need to adjust a setting somewhere? Rob
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    NX 8.5 Translators

    When I try to run any of the NX translators from the start menu, I receive an error to do with java runtime enviroment and its location, see attached image. What settings do I need to agjust in NX? Thanks, Rob (Die Design Professional...
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    NX 8.5 Sketch snap to grid

    I just installed 8.5 on a new computer. I can't seem to get my sketch to snap to grid, I've used this option on other computers. Is it a setting?
  8. tqqlin

    Color face Icon in NX8.5.2.3

    I recently updated NX8.5 to 8.5.2.3. I noticed a new icon called color face on the Synchronous modelling toolbar. Sometimes when I open NX it is there, other times it is not. I've tried a command find on it but to no avail....I'd like to use this feature. Is there a way to get full time use? Rob
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    NX8.5 Error message

    Hi, I'm using NX8.5, and I'm getting an error message "Object is not logged" when I try to open a file a customer sent me. Does anyone know what this pertains to? Rob
  10. tqqlin

    NX8.5 and NX8 files

    Is it possible to open NX8.5 files in NX 8.0?
  11. tqqlin

    Expressions attached to Text string

    Is there a way in NX8.5 to associate a numeric expression value that will show up using the Text command? So that if the expression value changes then the Text will change accordingly. Rob
  12. tqqlin

    Tap drill sizes

    In NX6, they added the new hole command. Why the heck does NX not recognize the tap drill size, on oldstyle holes when putting in a thread command, the NX6 and over command uses different tap drill sizes.....drives me nuts. For example....when I add a NX threaded hole in NX7.5 M16x2, it uses a...
  13. tqqlin

    Extrude Direction controlled by Expression?

    After an extrude is created, is it possible to have an expression control which direction the extrude goes. The reason I ask, I have a start model created that has multiple features, that has multiple extrudes all going in the same direction, if I want to reverse the directions I have to modify...
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    View regenerating in Drafting

    NX 7.5.0.32, windows 7 64 bit, dual Nvidia Quadro 4000 cards. While in NX drafting, my views sometimes does not display all of the view. Whenever this happens I must regenerate my view to get it to display fully. Is there a setting that will correct this from ever happening? Rob
  15. tqqlin

    Prog Die Wizard

    Is there any tutorials available for using the prog die wizard package? There seems to be nothing in the help documentation. NX7.5 64bit windows 7 Rob
  16. tqqlin

    exporting large assembly with step translator

    Hi, I've been trying to export a large assembly into a step file so that my customer get the assembly structure when it is read in. So far every step file I've given him reads in as one component with all the geometry as seperate bodies. How do I export so they the assembly structure will be...
  17. tqqlin

    Using Search in NX 7.5 Docs

    I'm using NX7.5 on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. Whenever I try to use the search in the help docs, nothing ever happens....
  18. tqqlin

    NX7.5 Sketch

    Is there any way to make the snap to grid work while editing a sketch without having to go into the "Open sketch task enviroment"? It was a great enhancement when NX was improved and it was made possible to have the snap work when moving objects. But the snap to grid doesn't work unless you...
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    NX on Laptop

    I'm thinking of purchasing a new laptop to run NX. The only problem is that the Nvidia card is a GeForce GTX560M, Seimens does not haved this card as supported on GTAC, probably because its a gaming card. I've been told that Quadro cards are better suited to CAD. Unfortuanately I'm not sure I...
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    Forming speeds steel

    I'm trying to come up with some kind of benchmark forming speed for carbon steel vs Stainless Steel. (sheets) Any help, the www isn't helping much. I understand there are quite a few variables involved, but just looking for a general answer. Thanks

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