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  1. azonic3d

    Component Arrays... Contraints?

    Don't mean to bring up an old thread, but I've been using the technique outlined by NXPERSON for some time, and it has worked well. However, as of late I've been working with arrays that are huge; LOTS of bolts/washers/nuts, and I'm starting to wonder if using the BOND constraints is bogging...
  2. azonic3d

    Which is faster? Instance or Linear Array?

    There are a few hundred components in each sub-assembly. A lot of Bolts, washers, nuts. I tried doing the linear array, and I did seem to notice an improvement. Where I was having a problem was after adding these big arrays via Instance Feature, any subsequent components that I tried to...
  3. azonic3d

    Which is faster? Instance or Linear Array?

    Yes, I believe so. That's what NX calls it. "Create Component Array" on the Assemblies toolbar, or under menu Assemblies->Components->Create Array. We're using NX5, not sure if the terminology changed in newer versions.
  4. azonic3d

    Which is faster? Instance or Linear Array?

    Wondering which method is less taxing on system resources. Using the "From Instance Feature" or the "Linear" option to create a component array?
  5. azonic3d

    Modeling Chain? Curve driven pattern?

    Trying to model an ANSI Roller Chain. Short of modeling each components, and building the assembly, constraining each piece to a path that's the shape of the sprockets it will go on, I thought I would use the Instance Geometry -> Along Path function to try and create the set of links, then...
  6. azonic3d

    Component Arrays... Contraints?

    Well, if I don't constrain them, and I start to try and constrain other components to it, it will move out of place. Even if I go back and try to rebuild the array, it gets stuck, floating in that position, until I add more constraints to lock it in the correct position. My experience with all...
  7. azonic3d

    Component Arrays... Contraints?

    Well, the components I'm trying to array are part of a weldment, so there are no instanced features such as holes or notches, to constrain the component to. Is having an instance feature in another component the only way?
  8. azonic3d

    Component Arrays... Contraints?

    I'm having a hard time figuring out what the proper way is to go about creating component arrays in assemblies. If you create an array, it places the components as you want, but it doesn't constrain any of the child components, even if the parent component is fully constrained. Doesn't that...
  9. azonic3d

    Mirror part in NX5?

    I tried to make sure there were no constraints on either component. But it still says its positioning is defined by the dummy assembly, and I cannot delete the item from Teamcenter (stating that it's being referenced). We simply cannot have dummy or junk parts with non-valid part numbers in the...
  10. azonic3d

    Instance Feature vs Instance Geometry vs Pattern Face?

    Wow, I feel dumb now. Thanks BOPdesigner. Guess I shouldn't have brushed over Lesson 3 so quickly. So let me see if I get this straight. If I change the orientation of the WCS to define a rectangular array, and later change the orientation to something different, like back to match the absolute...
  11. azonic3d

    Mirror part in NX5?

    John, Everything you mentioned worked great except for the getting rid of the assembly part It appears that the mirror part is taking its position information from the assembly, so it is referencing the assembly. In Teamcenter, I created a "dummy" item, SAT080511-500-TEMPLATE. I inserted the...
  12. azonic3d

    Instance Feature vs Instance Geometry vs Pattern Face?

    Could someone give me a quick run down on what the major differences between these 3 functions are, and what they're best suited for? I've actually used all three, mainly just when one method didn't work, but I'm trying to actually understand which one would be better suited for which type of...
  13. azonic3d

    Ordinate dimension in Sketch environment?

    @acciardi I see your point. I've run into similar types of issues in other CAD programs; drawing functionality doesn't always translate well from the model/dimension/annotation features. Just seems that was the whole point of 3D, to avoid having to do things twice to create the drawing. I'm...
  14. azonic3d

    Mirror part in NX5?

    I'm a newbie myself, so take my advice with a grain of salt. But, as far as I understand, the "proper" way to do this is using Part Families. You have to create a "template" part that has the mirror body feature and both bodies in the part. Then, under Tools -> Part Families, you set up the part...
  15. azonic3d

    Ordinate dimension in Sketch environment?

    Any plans to add this functionality? Seems like it can get a bit messy, no? http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=05351b55-6cb2-41d2-b58c-92b9d26a54a0&file=NX-Sketch-001.jpg
  16. azonic3d

    Ordinate dimension in Sketch environment?

    Trying to figure out if I can use an ordinate dimension in the Sketch environment to place hole locations. It looks like I cannot; ordinate dimensions only in drafting/drawings. Is this correct, or it there some secret menu/icon I'm missing?
  17. azonic3d

    Best way to go about converting SW assembly to NX/Teamcenter

    We've been rolling out NX/Teamcenter since the beginning of the year. We're working on a new product, so much of the new components we've been starting from scratch in NX. However we do have a large assembly that was completed in SolidWorks that is part of the product. Just trying to figure out...

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