assemblies

[Hockeyguy]

Hi,

To create an assembly do I have to draw the parts in model then constrain them in assembly mode?

Should the parts be drawn on different layers in one file then create the assembly?

Thanks

Hockeyguy

 

[dtharrett]

There are probably a few ways. What I do is stick to a single layer for most basic tasks. I create a separate model file for each component and then bring them into an assembly file. Once in the assembly, I constrain and manipulate the parts.

 

[looslib]

We would desigtn all components in individual files with the solid model on the same layer in each file.
In the assembly, we would bring in the components onto separate layers and constrain them.


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[cowski]

Is this a top-down vs bottom-up design question?

If you have a single file with multiple solids in it that you now want to turn into a proper assembly (each component in its own file) you can use the 'create component' command (found in the Assemblies -> Components... menu). This will prompt you for a component file name and a solid body; it will export the solid to the new file and add the new file to your current file as a component. The component will come in at the same position and orientation as the solid you exported, if you are happy with its location you can leave it alone (constraining is not required, but may be desired depending on your needs).

 

[JohnRBaker]

Actually, asking this sort of question indicates to me that you and your organization are in dire need of some basic classes in how to use NX.

Message boards like Eng-Tips, the Siemens PLM BBS, PLM World Forums, etc. while they are great places to get help solving specific issues or helping to get the most out of some function or feature, they are a very poor substitute for actually being trained, either by a live instructor or via one of the self-paced or remote training options which are available from Siemens PLM as well as some other independent providers of training services.

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[Hockeyguy]

I have taken the Siemens Essentials class.

I am just trying to remember everything as I do not use the software daily and I am making the switch from Mastercam.

I thought asking questions or asking for help was okay, it is on emastercam.com forum for Mastercam users.

Sorry to have bothered you.

 

[JohnRBaker]

It's no bother, that's why we participate here and on the other forums, it's just that the question appeared to be of such a basic nature that it set off an 'alarm bell' that perhaps what was needed first was some formal training. If my assumptions were incorrect, I apologize, and I hope that it does not deter you from using these forums as they are intended.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.com/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[Hockeyguy]

Hi John,

No apologies required.

Making the transition from Mastercam is not huge but since my time on the software is limited to a few hours a week it is easy to forget some course material. I do have the Siemens Essentials for NX Designers with teamcenter Integration student guide from the course on my desk here. At home I have the NX7.5 book from Design Visionaries at home, I will bring it in for another resource.

Thanks

Hockeyguy