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    Can't Dimension to WCS in sketch

    Hello, I'm using NX11 and when I am creating a sketch I can't create dimensions between my sketch and the WCS. A 10 second job has turned in a 10 minute job. In NX6 this could be done so why not in NX11. Thanks for any help and advice Matt
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    NX11 Preselect

    Hello, Hopefully this one will be quick and easy. I am working with NX11 and the 'preselect' is not active. I can't find the option to turn it on. Please could someone point me in the right direction. Thank you
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    Writing in German

    Hello, I am using NX6 and need to incorporate some German into my drawing, but I don't know how to produce some of the German characters and accents. The symbols ä & ß are of particular interest. I have typed the symbols into the text box on Unigraphics, but upon placing the text on the sheet...
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    Rapid Surfacing Attachment = None

    Hello, I'm using NX6 and using the rapid surfacing tool. I'm trying to optimise the results I get from the tool by tinkering with the options understand the tool a little better, however, I'm baffled about the effect of setting 'None' in the attachment option. By default it is usually 'Facet...
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    Subtracting a Body from a Body

    Hello, I'm using Solidworks 2012 and was wondering how to subtract a solid body from a solid body. Details: I have opened a step file in Solidworks and have created another body (square block) using the extrude tool. Now I want to subtract the step file body from the square block so that the...
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    Studio Spline annoyance

    Hello, I am using NX6 and creating studio splines where I require to place numerous spline points close to one another, but there is something buggin me. It is the G1 label/button that keeps popping up in the area of which I want to place my next point (see image, G1 label/button circled) How...
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    Limited use on some tools?

    Hello, I'm using NX6 and have recently been using the Rapid Surfacing tool to fully surface STL files and then sew them into a solid. However, I've only done a couple of components and now I get an error message whenever I click on the Rapid Surfacing tool. It reads License Error: Module...

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