How to hide part names in the motion navigator
Hi guys, I am using NX 11 and I programed a motion simulation with animation but in the video you can still see the names of the part files (see image attached). Can someone please tell me how to hide...
View ArticleEditing attributes in BOM (Parts List)
HelloThis functionality is in Autodesk Inventor and it is very usefull. Now I am using NX11 (no TC)Can I type custom attributes for parts (or modifications) in NX from BOM, parts list? It is much more...
View Articlesketch spline and class A surfacing
I have been taught many times by people in this forum to create splines outside sketcher. As I learn more and more about class A workflow, I come to understand that they are quite right and a class A...
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reference curves vs. non-ref curves
In sketcher, curves can be set as "reference curves" and then displayed in a difference way. And each sketch has a setting option "Display Reference Curves". In NX documentation, it is stated that...
View Articlebackup NX settings completely
In a previous thread, many people contributed almost complete information on Preferences and Customer Defaults. This post is about backup NX settings completely. In my daily work I often save and...
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Continuous" fails?">"Dynamic Update Mode > Continuous" fails?
As shown below, Line_2 starts from the the end of Line_1. During the process of editing Line_1, I expect Line_2 to move dynamically along with the end of Line_1. But in fact, Line_2 only updates after...
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Dynamic Update Mode > Continuous
As shown below, Line_2 starts from the the end of Line_1. During the process of editing Line_1, I expect Line_2 to move dynamically along with the end of Line_1. But in fact, Line_2 only updates after...
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expression types: Point, Vector, List
Measure Length produces a Length expression, which can be directly used in other expressions. Measure Point produces a Point expression. Q1: How can I use the Point expression, e.g. extracting the...
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create a point in a datum CSYS associatively
I attempted to create a point in a datum CSYS associatively, but failed: create "myCSYS" at "point.0"set "myCSYS" as WCScreate "point.1" by specifying XC/YC/ZCHow can I do it? Thanks!
View ArticleTurn off auto dimensioning?
While in the Sketch Task Environment, and with "Continuous Auto Dimensioning" off, I've noticed that NX will still generate a dimension for an entity (like a line) if I type in a length value. If I...
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move a point as moving a pole in Studio Spline?
Studio Spline provides great capability of handling spline poles in 3D space. Is it possible to devise certain workaround to move a Point feature in a similar way? Thanks!
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Computer updated how to set the license ?
Hello3 year computer leasing ended again and I'm now with a new PC Win10 (from Win7).How to set NX license to the new computer from environment variables or so ?TC launches normally.
View ArticleExport STEP from NX 12
Hallo to all, i have a problem with exporting a STEP data from NX. What i do is, export, STEP (214), and when everything is done, when i try to import STP data, one part of the assembly is missing....
View ArticleEdit of the balloon type
Hi,after inserting the balloon, it's not more possible to edit the form type. Also on NX12.Exist an ER to be addressed?
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Part Family Attributes in Assembly Instance
Hello,So, I have a part family component with a few user attributes as follow: My idea is read and change those parameters for each instance in one assembly. First I have the following journal to read...
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Plot with HP T120 or T520 (PCL3)
Hi, I'm having a problem. At the time of plotting with my HP T120 from the NX the printable area is reduced to 8.5x11 ", the plotter has a tray for A4 and A3 sheets as well as 24" roll loading, in any...
View Articleoffset in a datum CSYS associatively
In the previous thread, taught a great technique of creating a Point by Rectangular Offset. This is really very helpful. One limitation of the functionality is that, the offset direction is always...
View ArticleComponent States, cuts and holes created at assembly levels where they need...
Hello all! I am new on here, and excited for our company to be a part of the NX community. I just got back from the great PLM world, and thought I would try this out. This is a real life case of....'We...
View ArticleNX12 does plethora of drawing view updates
Hello everyone!I started making a number of complex drawings with NX12 and noticed that it makes very many unncessary view updates. Practically everything I do with any view causes all other views to...
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bug with expression?
Recently I'm facing a very annoying issue. Is this a bug? Thanks! get expression name >>> copy to clipboardedit value >>> type "-", paste and press "Enter"error messageok the...
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