Constraints in NX 7.5

[anmorgan]

How do I constraint something like the endpoints of an arc onto a part of a spline that is in that sketch plane, as seen in the attached picture?

 

[JohnRBaker]

OK, I assume that the 'blue' curves are 3D curves which pass 'through' the plane of the sketch and that the 'green' arc is the sketch, correct?

If so, is it also correct to assume that you wish the 'green' arc to start & end at the 'points' where the 'blue' curves would 'intersect' the plane of the sketch?

If so, while in the sketch task, go to...

Insert -> Curves from Curves -> Intersection Point...

...and select the 'blue' curves which pass through the plane of the sketch and hit OK. Associative points will automatically be created which you can then use to define the start & end points of your 'green' arc.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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[anmorgan]

That was it, still not completely familiar with all the nit-picky stuff.

thanks for the help. (sorry for the lack of initial explanation)

 

[JohnRBaker]

No problem. The picture helped, however I was just making sure that what I was seeing was what you wanted me to see ;-)

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.