Breaks in dimension extension lines

[teookie]

Yes, where I work we still do everything with 2D drawings...

Anyone know how to insert a break or gap in a dimension extension line where it intersects the text of another dimension? According to the people who have been here a while this feature was available in NX5 but no one can find it in NX6.

 

[jerry1423]

insert > symbol > user defined symbol

Let me know if you need to instructions what to do from there, but the people who have been on NX5 should be able to show you

 

[teookie]

It's the people who used NX5 that want to know how to do it in NX6. If you know how, please do post instructions.

 

[JohnRBaker]

You have to use a User Defined Symbol for that. Go to...

Insert -> Symbols -> User Defined...

...and when the dialog comes up, under 'User Symbols in:' select 'Utility Directory' and when the list of symbols comes-up selecting one of the ones labeled 'GAPXX' and then select the first icon on the Left ('Add to Drafting Object')in the row at the bottom of the dialog and follow the instructions on the 'Que & Status' line. It may take a bit to get used to, but if you're careful you'll get the hang of it.

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

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

 

[jerry1423]

Here are a couple more threads that may help you:

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=266355

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=168617

btw, the way gaps are added to dimensions has not changed in NX (and Unigraphics) in many years.

 

[JohnRBaker]

"Consistency is it's own virtue."

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.org/museum/

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