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  1. phillpd

    Analysis Tangency

    How do I check/measure whether a cylindrical face and a planar face are tangent? If not, what's the angle? NX 12.0.2.9 Windows 10
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    NX9 and Windows 10

    I know it's not a supported configuration, but does anyone have NX9 installed on Windows 10? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 11.0.2.7 (Testing) Windows 7 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
  3. phillpd

    JT and PowerPoint

    Is it possible to embed a JT file into PowerPoint? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 11.0.1.11 (Testing) Windows 7 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
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    Editing Expression using the Spreadsheet

    I have a number of expressions linked to features, and a number of user-defined expressions. In simple terms, I want them all to be linked. I'd prefer not to have to do it one-by-one. I set "p1=a1" and opened the spreadsheet, to see the syntax. From the spreadsheet, how do I now link the...
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    Mechanical Routing

    Is this option available standalone, or does it only come as part of a bundle ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 11.0.0.33 (Testing) Windows 7 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
  6. phillpd

    Graduated Background

    Is there anything available through API for configuring the background colors? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 11.0.0.33 (Testing) Windows 7 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
  7. phillpd

    Replace User Defined Feature

    I'm currently using the Reuse Library to manage UDFs, rather than configuring a UDF Library. How though, does "Replace User Defined Feature" work with the Reuse Library ? As is, it opens the UDF Library, but the UI is empty, NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10.0.3.5 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
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    Thread Tables

    Using the DAT files, how to I define the angle for the thread? I see that Acme defaults to 29°, but i can't see where that would be defined. Any idea's? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10.0.3.5 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
  9. phillpd

    PMI Settings

    I'm currently taking a look at PMI, although I don't yet have the license. Do PMI dimensions and annotations share the same settings as Drafting ? For example, if my drafting dimensions and annotations are blockfont and blue, would my PMI drafting and annotations also be blockfont and blue ...
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    Modeling Defaults/ Standards for Holes

    I'm trying to set the default Tip Angle to be 140° For General Hole, it's set by the Customer Default. For Threaded Hole, it's set in ...\Standards\nx502_Threaded_Hole_Standard.xml I'm sure it's pretty obvious, but I can't find where to set the Tip Angle for Drill Size Hole and Screw Clearance...
  11. phillpd

    NX9 and Excel 2016

    I can edit existing Part Family templates with no issue, but when attempting to create a new Part Family template I get an Internal Error and see this message in the Syslog ... +++ This excel version not supported yet. Why would I be able to edit a template, but not create new ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX...
  12. phillpd

    Reset Component to Absolute

    I have a component in an Assembly ... it is not constrained, it has been oriented using the Move command. Is there anyway that I can "reset" it, as if it was added using Absolute origin ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10.0.1.4 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
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    Windows 10

    With Windows 10 being available at the end of July, what versions of NX will be supported ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
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    Rule Already Exists

    I'm receiving the subject error when opening NX6 part files in NX9 ... we've not long upgraded. The files open in NX10 okay, but upgrading again is not an option. I've contacted GTAC and have to hope for an MP in NX9. Has anyone seen this error, know if there's any possible work around ? I...
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    NX Viewer

    Could someone recommend a Viewer, free would be good, but I am willing to pay, that allows the measuring of PRT/JT files ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
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    Feature Control Frame - Stacking

    In the attached image, I want the "Flatness" to be above "Total Runout", but I want to keep the extension line at the bottom of the "Total Runout". Is it possible ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1...
  17. phillpd

    Expression Filters

    Using "Filter By Name" (as an example), is it possible to filter for multiple names ? For example, I want to include in the filter all of my named expressions including the string DIA or LENGTH. NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
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    Ribbon Bar Group

    I can use the following function in a MEN file ... "ACTIONS /Pre". Is there a similar function available for a GRB file ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
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    NX Help Files

    Is there a new fix available when using Java 8 ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)
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    Mirror Component

    Is there an option to mirror a component and it be associative ? NX 9.0.3.4 NX 10 (Testing) Windows 7 64 (Windows 8.1 Tablet)

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