For some reason, Extrude/Revolve settings are defaulting to Body Type = Sheet instead of Solid. This happens randomly and I can't figure out where to fix it. Happens to other users also from time to time. Is there something in Customer Defaults? I can't seem to find it. It is a nuisance...
Hi NX Users, I have a case of a hole that is both countersunk and counterbored. In NX 12, since you can't create it in one hole feature, I am wondering what the proper way to dimension such a hole is. In the example, I have added the chamfer to the counterbored hole to represent the...
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I have some old NX2 era KF code (dfa<->dlg) that uses the ug_component class to create a simple assembly by placing the parts in an assembly by absolute positioning. For example:
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(Child) assemble_comm_slot: {
Class, ug_component;
File_Name,if (comm_slot:="10-100-Base-T")
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I have seen many threads on here where John Baker tries to drive home the point of not using reference sets in assemblies. And I understand the reasoning (Example: https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=307788)
So what I want to know is what process do you follow instead to filter out...
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So now in my assembly I have some different arrangements created. Is it possible to control which arrangement is displayed in a particular model view? I am creating several model views beyond that default TRI/ISO/Front/Back/Top/Bottom/Left/Right... and adding PMI to my new views for...
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I have an assembly. Three levels. Lowest level is a piano hinge (two components, each hinge half). I have an arrangement in this assembly "hinge open" and "hinge closed". Next assembly level up is an enclosure sub assembly. A box with a lid, joined by the hinge. At this level, I...
For my OOTB NX install, when you apply a hole callout in PMI the resulting annotation format uses words like CBORE, and DEEP instead of that actual drafting symbols for counterbore, depth, etc. For the life of me I can't figure out where to fix this. I have found the settings/preferences to...
Recently we received a cast aluminum part which we have specified on our design documentation to have a conductive conversion coating before powder coating. One of the sides of the part (the base) is not powder coated and we rely on this coating for electrical conduction between this part and...
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I have started to make some custom automation tools and rather then come up with my own button icons/images, I would like access and reuse the existing icons that are relevant. Just specifying them in my men/tbr file. Is there a way to do this? What format are they in and where are...
I know you can do this in Drafting, but now I am in modeling creating MBD models. I have created different model views to show my PMI. I have a subassembly (a box) that has assembly arrangements. Lid closed (default) and lid open. How do I show the lid open arrangement in one view but have...
Within a model you have this attribute W@$SH_PART_NAME which is the filename of your part. For me, this filename starts with 8 alphanumeric characters followed by some dash numbers like 123A1234-01. The first 8 characters are also our document number in PLM. What I am trying to do is create a...
Referring to this preferences change for new settings that came about in NX 10: thread561-403588
Is there a way to have older (pre NX 10) files reset to the new line defaults automatically when you use the files in new NX 10 assemblies/drawings? My users are getting tired of having to go in...
I had a strange thing happen in NX 10, I switched to full screen mode and the icon to switch back was missing, but I eventually figured out how to get back. In the process, some how this rectangular array icon appeared on my workspace and I can't figure out how to dismiss it. When you click on...
In NX 9 I have generated a couple of fasteners from the machinery library. Now I want to tweak the parameters of those fasteners to values that are not available in the library. So I want to break the link, as if I created the part from scratch but I can't see to figure out how. I can't save...
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I have a static face seal design based on chart 4.2 in the Parker handbook. Now suppose that the internal pressure wants to separate my metal to metal contact of the mating faces. A backup ring on the outside of the o-ring could be advantageous (see attached image). Do you know anybody...
I have set up a simulation using the Nastran 103 response simulation. After the initial solve, and then creating the response simulation and related event(s) I decided to refine my FEM which included some geometry changes in the idealized part, Updating the mesh in the fem file, reestablishing...
Referring back to this slick right click on the prt file to convert units method: http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=cc3f7952-b915-48c1-bd6b-03234daff1ad&file=NX_convert_part_units.pps How does one set this up now in Windows 7 or later since there is no longer a File Types tab...
I have been using PMI model views to replace lately and have been struggling to reassociate PMI dimensions or callouts when they lose their associations. In drafting there is an option to right click on the the broken dimension and reassociate it. or edit associvity maybe it was. Anyway, I...
Ok, so I have created tabular notes and positioned them so that they line up for a nice title block on my drafting template. Then I Define the title block to turn them into a title block. Next I find that I need to change the formatting on one of the cells. So I edit definition on the title...
