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  1. velto

    Mass, with correct units, in Parts List

    John Why when I used your example and did a hole on it, the weight did not update?
  2. velto

    Exporting DXF

    nmiltner I don't understand why you want to export to DXF than edit again the text? Because of we can do any thing in NX and print after every thing OK. We use export to DXF only for plate CNC cutting. The fist thing we must to export to CGM from modelling after pick F8 for real view, than...
  3. velto

    Can't divide by expression inside scetch

    Brian I don't understand why you don't use p178=p46*0.99
  4. velto

    Instance feature along a path in NX 5.

    BOPdesigner If you have NX Shipdesign license you can use the tool non planar ventilation holes to do it with your own library holes (see the attached picture) Veltohttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=0b0a0d01-735b-4ccb-b9e1-7eed4be4e85c&file=Non_planar_ventilation_holes.JPG
  5. velto

    Unwrap curves on surface

    Thank you all for your advices. I found on Sheetmetal NX5 the useful tool for expand every kind of surfaces it is Metaform tool (Insert>SheetMetal Feature>Metaform). Velto
  6. velto

    Graphics Issue

    Simon Try to change your monitor (screen refresh rate) on 85Hertz it will be better. I think. Velto
  7. velto

    Edit parameter of created datum plan

    Sorry, My mistake. You are right, I have converted it to a Fixed Datum Plane. Thank you for your help Phillpd and John Velto
  8. velto

    Edit parameter of created datum plan

    Hi All Happy new year every one in the forum. I have question about change parameter of datum plan on NX5. On NX3 I can change easy parameter of datum plane, which has just created eg. distance from origin plan. But on NX5 when I press Edit parameter I see only Fix? Could you explain to me...
  9. velto

    Problem with printing

    I think it is not machine problem because the second paper has some lines from the edge of the drawing? By the way thank you for your reply, John. Velto
  10. velto

    Problem with printing

    We are using NX5 and printing machine HP 430(A1). After printing one page A1 from drafting of NX5, the machine prints more one page with no line (white only). Have anyone give me advice about it. Thank you very much Velto
  11. velto

    Export to DXF files

    I want to export the project to dxf files for CNC cutting machine (2D- plate). How can I do it from the modeling I get only 3D project and on drafting I must scale it again to real size? Have any one some tricks to do it faster? Thank you Velto
  12. velto

    Update dimension lines

    Thank you very much all,for your help, I have changed dimension (length) of the project. But I followed your instructions and now the work is OK. Thanks again Velto
  13. velto

    weight properties

    Beaerohead I don't use NX2 but in NX3 and NX5 you can use attributes. If you had measurements of the mass in expression {for example p18) than you can write in values of attribute like that <X0.3@p18>kg, you give a name for this attribute (for example total mass). On part list of drafting add...
  14. velto

    Update dimension lines

    Hi all I am using NX5. I have already dimension lines drawing in drafting, but when I change something in modeling,these dimension lines become hidden lines.Have any tool update them automatic? Could you give me some advices? Thank you very much Velto
  15. velto

    Unwrap curves on surface

    Hi Sorry I forgot that centers of two haft-circles is on distance 800mm. Velto
  16. velto

    Unwrap curves on surface

    Hi all I have problem with expande the surface with I created from tool through curve. This surface created by 2 half circles which their centers are not on straight lines (one circle smaller is tangent with the second one (bigger). By the way on this surface have some lines. Could I create flat...
  17. velto

    Drafting for cutting

    Andy In NX I think if you want unroll a tube, the tube must draw like open (opening circle). If you have that you can use flat solid in NX sheet metal to do it. I don't know another method may be someone has better? Velto
  18. velto

    Unit on part list

    Thank you John and Hudson for advices Hudson When I use like you tell me <w$=@mass>*1000 on my computer show only for example 507.7*1000. Now I only use that on modeling I measure mass body than use expression copy the name of this than use attribute like <@*0.2p18> (I don't know exactly but I...
  19. velto

    Unit on part list

    Hi all In the drafting of NX5, how could I change unit of the model's mass from gram to kilogram? (I used attribute default of NX5 <W$=@$mass>). Although I put unit on modeling kg-mm ,it always shows on drafting mass unit is gram values? When I change attribute like that <W$=@mass>/1000 ,on...
  20. velto

    Opening problem

    Hi all I am using NX5. One time I was drawing my project suddenly the power is lost. Now when I open this file again I see my project on preview window. But the program is loading only 45% and than hang up (I have waited for a long time but still can't not open) . Could you please some one help...

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