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  1. cowski

    NX 2212 - Drawing dimension text management....

    Right click dimension -> settings -> line/arrow -> arrow line -> stub -> orientation: leader from right/left.
  2. cowski

    NX 2212 - SKETCH message

    You are adding the first dimension that will change the X length of the rectangle. It is asking if you want to scale the entire sketch, which will change the Y length to keep the same proportions the rectangle has now; or just change the X length, leaving the current Y length as it is now. This...
  3. cowski

    NX Import STEP files.......

    If memory serves, 203 is the standard for basic geometry, 214 allows you to add other attributes and some color info (and some PMI?), 242 allows faceted geometry and full PMI. For NX, 203 and 214 are part of the mach1 license, but 242 is an extra cost add-on. Edit: this link may help...
  4. cowski

    Placing views and how it is controlled via 3D or 2D datasets

    So here we sit, still unable to edit a broken promoted body link...
  5. cowski

    Is it possible to convert cgm to drawing?

    NX allows you to import CGM files. This usually results in curves being creating in the modeling application. If you need to transfer these curves directly to a drawing sheet (e.g. to make a drawing border) you can follow the steps in this thread...
  6. cowski

    Placing views and how it is controlled via 3D or 2D datasets

    UG/NX is an old program that has a lot of baggage to deal with. One thing they are proud of (and rightfully so) is the fact that you can open a file that was created decades ago with the latest version of NX. However, that means that the developers rarely get the chance to completely rework...
  7. cowski

    show reference sets journal

    Bleaker's got a good point; the lightweight component body representation was changed after this journal was written. I'm not sure if/how it affects the code. I'll have to look into this more as I get the time. In the mean time, I suggest using "show exact" on the component before making it the...
  8. cowski

    Reconstruct missing areas in a point cloud face

    Input for points must be a point set or group. Group the points, then select the group.
  9. cowski

    Reconstruct missing areas in a point cloud face

    If you have point cloud data, I would suggest using the "fit surface" command in NX. It requires a freeform license above and beyond a normal mach1 license, but if you are doing this regularly, it may be worth the added cost. If you have a surface with a hole in it, there are several options to...
  10. cowski

    journal that moves in the xy plane

    Below is a full example. It will prompt you to select a component and 2 point locations. It will then attempt to move the component along a vector defined by the 2 points (ignoring the Z component). The code is to illustrate the function calls involved and as such it makes some simplifying...
  11. cowski

    journal that moves in the xy plane

    What is your desired workflow? Allow the user to select a component and 2 points, then move the component in the direction from point1 to point2 (ignoring the Z values)? Below is some code to allow the user to select a component. The SelectComponent function is the important part; I included a...
  12. cowski

    NX CAD CAM Workstation Recommendations

    The Siemens certified system list is a good place to start. https://support.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/209349590/knowledge-base/PL8017193 The "NX graphics certification" link will download an Excel file. The Excel file will have a "supported systems" page. You'll probably have to log into...
  13. cowski

    NX Help

    I'd suggest using a journal instead of GRIP as they are easier to work with. If you have one or more point sets that you need to export, it should be fairly straightforward. The following thread has a guide on working with Excel via journals. It was written by a now retired Siemens employee. It...
  14. cowski

    NX10. Assembly Navigator. Column with freeze status of component

    Sounds like it was added to later versions and may not be available in NX 10.
  15. cowski

    NX10. Assembly Navigator. Column with freeze status of component

    If memory serves, the freeze status shows up in the "out of date" column of the assembly navigator. You may need to turn this column on by right clicking in the navigator -> columns -> toggle the "out of date" option on.
  16. cowski

    Sew: tool does not share a common boundary

    If your FEA has an "extract midsurface" command, you might be able to thicken the sheets in NX modeling and unite them into a solid that will be usable in your FEA.
  17. cowski

    Sew: tool does not share a common boundary

    Are you preparing a model for FEA? If so, there are tools on the FEA side for this (I think it is called "stitch"). You cannot sew the surfaces together in modeling as it is not valid geometry.
  18. cowski

    Monitor and access the data

    I'd suggest that you ask your customer to make the desired change to the code or, if you can code, ask them to give you access to the source code.
  19. cowski

    Question: How to make a vector based PDF

    I don't think that NX gives you direct control over the DPI, but I think it has your other options covered. colors: black on white (monochrome) output text: polylines (converts fonts to lines) NX output is vector based for unshaded views generated from the model (I think shaded views do use...
  20. cowski

    Drawing background color.........................

    If your drawing is currently using the "monochrome display" option, go to preferences -> visualization -> color -> drawing layouts. In this dialog, you can change the foreground and background color. If your drawing is NOT using "monochrome display", go to preferences -> background, choose a...

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