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  1. miked64

    control-shift-u

    I have been using nx8 for a few years, I just got a new computer and am now using nx12 control-B hides features and control-shift-u unhides them. why in nx12 when I use control-shift-u it unhides and also un-trims any lines the I have previously trimmed? Thanks, Mike
  2. miked64

    nx8

    i have been away from nx for a while how do i hide the border in my drafting view?
  3. miked64

    metric/inch

    can i change a pre existing file from metric to inches?
  4. miked64

    unbend part

    I have a new project that I am working on. It is a very large weldment approx. 100" x 75" x 40" tall. it is flat on the bottom an curved on the top (almost like a upside down canoe). I have to make panels and then bend them to the various contours of my part. We have customer supplied models...
  5. miked64

    forum

    I have been away from ug for a while is there still a forum on ug's web page?
  6. miked64

    rad blend

    lets say I have a simple pocket .250 deep and I want to blend a .375 rad around the inside, I know it can happen but how do I do it? I get a alarm rad it to big, use smaller rad. I have been away from ug for a couple of years, I am having a brain fart. thanks
  7. miked64

    stl files

    does anyone know if there is a way to convert a STL file to a STEP file?
  8. miked64

    stl files

    I am hearing that the newest version of inventor is going to have the capability's to translate a STL file into a STEP file, is this true?
  9. miked64

    stl files

    does anyone know of a way or a software available to translate a stl file to a step or other kind of file?
  10. miked64

    nx8 drafting question

    I Don't do much drafting but I have a question. When dimensioning and settings are set to a 3 place decimal (1.000) if the actual number is 1.0005 shouldn't the output be 1.001? is this a setting to force round up? I get 1.000. Thanks
  11. miked64

    NOT A UG QUESTION BUT

    has anyone ever tried to peck backwards? i would like to use a g83 with codes as follows G83 X0 Y0 Z-2. R-3. F2. Q.1 it is going to be for a back spotface operation where the r plane is deeper than the final z depth which would make the machine peck backwards instead of downwards. the...
  12. miked64

    tool change

    I have a cnc jig mill that requires manual tool changes. I would like to have a tool retract to its home postion turn of spindle, coolant ect. the same as getting ready for a tool change but use the same tool right away and have it pick up same h comps, ect. the reason being a air index table...
  13. miked64

    SHOP DOCS

    Has anyone been sucsessfull in creating a usable tool sheet using shop docs new excel version?
  14. miked64

    wcs

    what happened to the feature of setting WCS to a saved WCS. You used to be able to select (from pulldown menu) FORMAT, WCS, ORIENT, then pic SELECTED CYS, and pick a saved WCS and your WCS would go there, now it says the selected constraint is not valid or supported?
  15. miked64

    SHOP DOCS

    Is anyone using the new excel based shop docs in NX8? Just wondering, great idea but not to easy to cusomize to my shops needs. Worked on it quite a bit but giving up for now.
  16. miked64

    USER DEFINED TOOLS

    Is there a way to use or import curves to define tools in the user defined feature. Say for example a special form tool that was drawn then revoled to show its 3d shape. The boxes that need to be defined in the user defined window are basicly the same thing. I use other software that i can...
  17. miked64

    editors

    (using nx8) when posting from inside UG does anyone know if i can change the path of the editor that pops up with the basic nx install? I would like to use a different editor.
  18. miked64

    NX8 DRAFTING

    Is anyone having issues with views in drafting no being complete visauly? I turn on shading and the part is all there, but not in wireframe.
  19. miked64

    trim curve

    NX8 i want to turn off the associtive switch under- trim curve- settings so when i start a new session it stays off. i can toggle it off per session but would rather it stay off for good.
  20. miked64

    shop docs

    I thought shop docs were supposed to have a nice excell format in NX8 it looks like a piece of crap to me?

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