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  1. 201181

    Start assemblies module NX8.5

    Quick question for the NX experts. Everyday I start NX, I have to turn on the assemblies module. Is there not a way to turn on a setting somewhere, so that the assemblies module is always on when I start NX? If it makes any difference, our NX is integrated with Teamcenter. Many thanks in...
  2. 201181

    Having trouble selecting large surfaces/faces/edges in NX

    Thanks very much, that solved the problem :-)
  3. 201181

    Having trouble selecting large surfaces/faces/edges in NX

    Hi, I am asking this on behalf of a colleague, and was wondering if anyone could help. My colleague is drawing up some very large parts (we are talking squares/cubes in the region of 40000mm), but when using these components in assemblies, he is having real trouble selecting the faces of these...
  4. 201181

    Teamcenter - Find all checked out parts

    Super, many thanks Micky!
  5. 201181

    Teamcenter - Find all checked out parts

    Hi all, hope this is in the right place. Quick question: Is there an easy way to find all my own checked out parts in teamcenter? Thanks in advance
  6. 201181

    Layers not controlling visibility of items in assemblies

    Many thanks for the latest suggestions (especially to ewh). Layer visibility is now back to normal!
  7. 201181

    Layers not controlling visibility of items in assemblies

    OK I spoke to soon. It seems that there must be something else somewhere that is controlling the visibility of items on hidden layers. Since resetting the 'layer visible in view' option to 'reset to global', it just makes the datum and sketch layers invisible (in the 'visible in view' dialog...
  8. 201181

    Layers not controlling visibility of items in assemblies

    Thanks for the replies to all. For now, it looks like there was a 'visible in view' issue, as resetting to global has made all datums & sketches now disappear, and I can see that their respective layers have not been set to invisible. Thanks jerry1423 :-)
  9. 201181

    Layers not controlling visibility of items in assemblies

    Hi John, Just did a quick test. The option is set to 'Original', and in the small component preview window, I can see that no datums, csys etc are showing. As soon as I place the assembly though, the datums become visible, and cannot be turned off using layer control. I have to use the...
  10. 201181

    Layers not controlling visibility of items in assemblies

    Hi, I am currently working with NX 8.5 at a large company in Denmark. I have used NX for a couple of years, and in that time I have used layers to control the visibility of datums, sketches, surfaces etc. Normally, I would use the standard layer catagories already in NX. Where I am currently...
  11. 201181

    Change style of parts list - NX 7.5

    Hi all, I am currently creating new drawing templates for my company. I have everything completed, except the style of the parts list. Helvetica is the font style that we are using, and all text must also be set to 'thin'. However, when I add an assembly to the drawing, the parts list does two...
  12. 201181

    Part Families vs Arrangements in NX 7.5

    Many thanks for the above replies, I know feel a bit more at ease about just using arrangements :-) However, there is one small problem (or maybe a lack of knowledge on my part) with just changing the arrangement type of a sub assembly where I am working... Each arrangement is, where I work, a...
  13. 201181

    Part Families vs Arrangements in NX 7.5

    Hi all, I am curious what peoples thoughts/best practicies are when it comes to part families and arrangements. I ask this because I am coming across the following scenario again and again at my current employer... I am using NX 7.5 without teamcenter. If for example an assembly, which comes...
  14. 201181

    Assembly matrix parts list

    Hi all, I'm not sure if this is possible, but I would love some help from anyone who might know how to help reduce some tedious manual labour in NX 7.5. Currently running without Teamcenter. I work with many assembly models, where arrangements are used to show the different variations of the...
  15. 201181

    Copied component showing multiple lines in parts list?

    Hi all, thanks for your replies. I tried the suggestions above, but it did not seem to change the behaviour of the parts list. I just created a new drawing and all was well again. But very strange why this happened in the first place... Thanks again!
  16. 201181

    Copied component showing multiple lines in parts list?

    Hi all, I'm doing something wrong somewhere in NX with an assembly, and I'm not sure what it is. I'll try and explain... I have an assembly consisting six different parts. Three of these parts are used twice in the assembly. The assembly is a part family template, with three family...
  17. 201181

    Adding new drawing sheet - Company standards not selectable?

    Hi Reh & SDETERS, many thanks for your suggestions, I'll give them both a try when I'm back in the office tomorrow :-)
  18. 201181

    Adding new drawing sheet - Company standards not selectable?

    Hi John, many thanks for your reply. Yes, we are using the matter model approach. Adding a new sheet is no problem, it's just that I can't add one of the companies standard templates, which is annoying when half way through a drawing and realizing you need a different size sheet. And yes...
  19. 201181

    Adding new drawing sheet - Company standards not selectable?

    Hi, I'm wondering if someone could help. I am using NX 7.5 at present, and the company (like most others) have their own drawing templates they use when creating 2D drawings. Currently, they are working without teamcenter. When creating a new drawing file, the usual new dialogue box appears...
  20. 201181

    Part families for a newbie

    Many thanks for your replies, I had thought that the 'template' was just that, a template not actually used in other assemblies etc. Now I just need to discuss this issue with others here in the office, however as I'm working here as a consultant on a short contract, I'm not sure if they will...

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