Copying Data from Drawing to Drawing

[MCGNX]

Having trouble copying data from one drawing to another. Specifically 2D sketches and text.

I've tried a straight copy and paste, I've tried copying the view (2D data view). I've tried pasting into the sheet on the navigator, I've tried pasting into new views.

What am I missing here?

 

[MCGNX]

Ok, may have answered my own question on this one. We just found that exporting a CGM out and importing it into another drawing works very well.

 

[ewh]

You could also export the data into a new file then import that. This would preserve your text parameters instead of getting curves out.

Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - [small]Robert Hunter[/small]

 

[hudson888]

Without knowing your level of experience with NX I'd have to say that moving non-associative information line curves and text from one file to another is entirely a different matter than moving views with associative dimensions based on Solid Models. The latter is the way in which NX is most usually employed so what you're doing sounds a little unusual to me. I wonder if you wouldn't be better advised to try a better method, even though it may involve restricting what you are able to do my advice would be to adhere to associative drafting practices where possible otherwise you lose the facility to make sure that your drawings are up to date with your models.

If you're just doing illustrations without models then by all means proceed as described above. Otherwise have a thought toward whether your using the system in the best possible way.

Best Regards

Hudson

 

[MCGNX]

Hudson, non associative data is exactly what we are moving. These are things like schematics, notes, manufacturing details. Not associated with the solid at all.

This brings up another thought where I am starting to think our company is an anomaly in the way we do things. We tend to put 2D data on 3D mixed in with the detailing. We were using I-Deas and this was a very easy thing to do but we are having some difficulty doing it in NX where everything seems to be model based. These are things like I mentioned above, basic schematics, manufacturing details (which would be overkill to show in a model), even things like unique centerlines we are having trouble with. Is our company really wanting to use NX that differently from everyone else?

 

[hudson888]

Okay for what you're doing I have no beef with it. I just couldn't be sure we weren't more or less describing for you a way to do something that you probably ought to avoid.

Best Regards

Hudson

 

[ewh]

I don't see any problem combining 2D and 3D data in the model as you are doing. It is consistent with the master modeling concept as well as MBD (model based definition).

Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - [small]Robert Hunter[/small]

 

[hudson888]

EWH,

No nor do I.
I just considered the possibility that the question came from the point of view of a writer who might possibly be inexperienced and that we wouldn't give the same answer if it was a solid model under an driving an associatively dimensioned view that was being rendered via a CGM file for export to another drawing. I was a being a bit careful in that regard not to advise somebody to do something they might later regret.

My underlying concern was based on our practice of treating the model as the master. Any dimension therefore that is non-associative where the model could change and the drawing not be updated other than by manual diligence is to be avoided at all costs.

Best Regards

Hudson

 

[ewh]

I agree 100%. For schematics and the like, it should pose no problem, and actually be better to include those in the model file. For anything associative, "dumb" dimensions are to be avoided like the plague. For notes and other details, I would strive to use associative attributes wherever possible. I would avoid using unassociated centerlines mentioned by the OP as well, as ideally they would be part of the associative model.
This is why I suggested exporting and importing the data as opposed to using cgm's.

Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - [small]Robert Hunter[/small]