Mass updating part file attributes
Hi -Currently we have an attribute in the NX part file called:DESCRIPT We need 2 Attributes added to the part file called:KB_DESCRIPTION_ENKB_DESCRIPTION_NATIVE The value for these 2 new attributes...
View ArticleNX Attribute Error While Trying to Edit An Attribute
Has anyone else seen this error before and if so, what does it mean and how do I enable this attribute to be edited?
View ArticleMachinery library
I have installed the machinery library in NX 10.0.3 with MP6I would like to edit a couple of the filesfor example, the socket head cap screws I would like to add face colors so when the subtract the...
View ArticleWhy can't select?
I use select all command in no selection filter .Why not select some small sheet bodies in nx8(the sheet bodies are selectable)?
View ArticleMaximum size limit of an .stl file
Hi every one, Can you please help me by giving this info-what is the maximum size limit of an .stl file which NX can import and convert to .prt? I have a file with size of 281 mb, and while importing...
View Articlestrange behavior of sketch
Hi together, have someone experiences or can explain of this situation?:Two sketches, both are copy of one. But one has standard normal orientation(Y is vertical up, X horizontal right,Z is straight...
View ArticleNX 10 - Reorder or insert drawing sheet in Drafting mode
Hello,Is it possible to insert a new drawing sheet between existing sheets? I'm working on a drawing that will have a minimum of 40 sheets. I'm on page 26 and realized that I need to add a new sheet...
View ArticleHow to find an angle through a tolerance?
Hello all, I have two parts that are directly overlayed on top of each other and I am to rotate one part about the central axis to a certian degree. I only have a min tolerence of -0.029 in and somehow...
View ArticleNX9 Drafting Section View at a specified distance
I have a part print I am working on. I need a section view 42mm from Datum -A-. Is there any way to do this without actually putting a curve or point on the model? In the attached image, I have section...
View ArticleSwitch between Model and drafting - Master Model (Nx 8)
Hi,I am using TC 8 and Nx8. Mostly of the model and drawings will be done using Master Model concept. Is there any easy way to switch between the model and the drawing. I wanted to switch between the...
View ArticleSheet metal relief
Hi,on SolidWorks and Solid Edge, when I've adjacent flange, it's possible to relief like the image attached.Into NX how it's possible ?Please doesn't suggest contour flange because there are more then...
View ArticleAltRep best practice
Hello everyone! I am not experienced with AltReps as of yet, and I have a quesion. If using AltRep to model alternative states of parts at different levels of the assembly, what is really the best...
View ArticleOperation Navigator Columns
Hi All,I am customising the Operation Navigator Columns columns using NX-Open and have the following issue. Problem:Currently I can manually customise the columns to my requirement, but when the...
View ArticleNX freezing with "Updating objects..." message
Hi all, running NX 8.5.1.3 on Win7SP1x64 / Xeon@2.53GHz / 12GB RAM / Quadro FX1800. I have a small assembly with 33 individual components (220 total), simple mechanical parts of a conveyor. Whenever I...
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Colour of geometry associated to PMI
Hello everyone! Is it possible to change the colour and line font thickness of a selection showing geometry associated to a PMI? Current pale green is not very helpful if we want to see edges.
View ArticleModel Extent vs Feature Size, Memory Usage
Over the years working with many CAD tools from Pro-E/Creo, Solidworks, NX and even a little Catia it's always been a discussion on model rigging with common origins/coordinate systems. One of the draw...
View ArticleHow to diagnose "unable to reference parent objects that are either expressed...
Hello, does anyone have advice on how to diagnose the "unable to reference parent objects that are either expressed or modeled away" warning that pops up sometimes, especially as they relate to...
View ArticleReference Sets and Arrangements within a top assembly structure
Does anyone know if there is a way to show all the named reference sets available within a complete top assembly structure from the first assembly down to the last lowest detail?So basically show me a...
View ArticleHow do I measure the displacement of a moved part while constraining in...
Dear All, I would like to measure the displacement of a component which is moved after appliying Touch constraint in Assembly module. Could somebody help me? ThanksNecati
View ArticleHalf cylindrical view in drafting NX 9
Hi, Can anyone tell me how to create half cylinder view in NX 9 drafting.For eg. Consider a cylinder of dia as 50 and Length as 200, if I would like to show the upper portion of the cylinder from the...
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