Parasolid Export with Assembly Structure
I need to be able to export a Parasolid file of an assembly from NX while preserving the original mulit-level assembly structure (not just a flat, one-level assembly) with correct part names. I realize...
View ArticleWhat is a PMI Balloon Note used?
I notice the PMI balloon notes have a field for "Text" that is different from the balloon text that is visible. What is this field used for? Does anyone know where I can find detailed help on all the...
View ArticleI want to make a sub-assembly a reference in a drawing, reference only box is...
Hello,I have two large sub-assemblies inside a main assembly. I want one of the two to not show up in the BOM and come into the drawing in phantom lines. I assumed all i had to do is right click on it...
View ArticleDelete measurement objects in NX9
HiCould you please tell me how to delete measurement objects in NX9 graphics window? I am not able to select a local radius measurement, to be able to delete it.Thanks
View ArticleMeshing Issues with multiple bodies on Simulation. Mesh Refinement error.
Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help with issues I am getting when I try to solve for results in simulation. I have a part that I am imposing RBE3 and constraints on. If I have the part as one...
View ArticleNX12 Assembly Constraints Function Removed?
Hi AllIn NX 12 i am frustrated how the Assembly Constraint function has been removed from the right click diologue box. Now you have to go up to the ribbon bar to get it each time!!! Why?????? Its...
View ArticleGoodbye
Time has arrived for me to say Goodbye to NX. Since I started NX 5 years ago, I’ve been a critic in some of NX issues and sometimes I tried to help with whatever I have learnt. Thank you for many of...
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Aesthetic Face Blend > Multi-transition > Spine
As shown below, in my undestanding, the spine should be the intersection curve between the two selected face sets. Is this correct? Thanks!
View ArticleWhy is "light math" important for free-form surface quality?
I have worked with numerous designers at many companies over the past few decades, and I have never quite understood the view that "few poles = good surface". Seems like people are often striving to...
View ArticleMass in title blocks
Hi, I have problem with creating mass and material atribute in title block (not in part list) in drafting. Do you have any idea how I can do it? best regards Lukasz mobile: +48 537456782
View ArticleCenter line changing in thickness
So, we use 0,25 line width group, which is 0,25 for thick and 0,13 for thin ones.Views added via wizard or manualy show correct line width. But once I try to edit any centerline it changes to 0,35 mm....
View ArticleSelect UG version for exporting.
Hello guys, Right now, I am using NXCAD 11. I have exported the model as .prt file from NX11 and I try import it to Hypermesh version14 (HM14). But that .prt file cannot be imported to HM14. It said...
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Aesthetic Face Blend > Multi-transition > continuity gap
I got a multi-transition AFB with two G2 gaps. How should I fix it? Thanks!
View ArticleNX Drafting Output Date MM/DD/YYYY
I made a template border and in the revision history for the date column I would like it to ouput the date in the form MM/DD/YYYY. I changed this in the settings > format. Category set to "Date" and...
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G3 Continuity Analysis
Below I have 3 surfaces that are in G3 tolerances. When I use a reflection analysis on these surfaces, the stripes on the transition has a weird inflection and does not smoothly follow a horizontal...
View ArticleRapid Dimension annoyances
So, Chapter I1. I hit D, for Rapid, Inferred method,2. I pick one drafting line,3. I pick second drafting line (parallel to the first),4. Rapid decides I want to place angular dimesnion.... Chapter...
View ArticleInspection (Bubble) Drawings
Hello,I was wondering if there is a way to create bubbled dimension drawings. For our inspection process we place a ballooned/bubbled number near each dimension. We've had the inspectors mark up prints...
View ArticleWhite background behind annotations in drafting
Is there a way to have a white background behind the digits of an annotation? I can't avoid putting some dimensions over the geometry in a drafting view, I would like them to have a small white...
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tolerant edge
To my limited knowledge, surfaces in NX might have four types of edge: ● analytical curve (line, arc) ● spline ● intersection curve ● tolerant curve/edge "analytical curve" and...
View ArticleLegacy Extract Curve?
I've noticed in NX12 the label "legacy" on this, but the Help doesn't provide a suggested replacement like it does for other legacy and retired commands. What are the new preferred commands to replace...
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