Create a 90 degree section cut

[fzvnpg]

I need to create a section view (in modeling) only instead of all through but a 90 degree cut(like other cad systems offer). I have an assembly which would like to show the cut half way thru in "X" and half thru in "Y" thus showing 3/4 of the assembly. Is this possible in NX 11?????

thanks

Cj Silver
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[Ehaviv]

I'm also played much with view section to get this 90 degree cut but without succed
I hop someone here can help.

 

[JNieman]

You should look into the details of "Break Out Section View" - I found it a bit picky when I first started using it but it does what you require.

In case the help file isn't very helpful: There are some threads on this forum I found after a brief search. There are also some youtube videos that walk you through it.

ETA: Here's the help page for a version of NX10:

https://docs.plm.automation.siemens..._view_breakout_ov:views_view_breakout_pict_ht

 

[cowski]

Would PMI section view work for you? See John's example in:
thread561-295248

www.nxjournaling.com

 

[fzvnpg]

Sorry to be SLOW and I have PMI license, in John's example is the PMI example is that created by a sketch? or how is it offset ...by the way that is exactly what I am looking for... just not sure how to do that version


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[fzvnpg]

and how do I subtract the box verses subtract everything not
in the box

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[Ehaviv]

If I don't wrong I was seen this 1/4 section when an NX representor come to ouer company
and represent this 1/4 section in NX3.

So in which vertion start the PMI ? (is it in NX3 ?)

 

[fzvnpg]

I am in NX 11... I can change the size of the box but the box subtracts everything and so I end up with 1/4 verse the 3/4 that I am looking for? I know I am doing something wrong because of what I see in john's example

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[JNieman]

Sounds like there's something set to 'intersect' rather than 'subtract' in a boolean option somewhere.

I'll have to go through and try that and see what I find - I think John's example looks easier than the 'break out section view' I mentioned earlier, that I currently use.

 

[JNieman]

Using the 'Assembly Cut' method, there is no boolean setting to change, and it works as desired.

Using the 'PMI Section' method, I experienced the same. Everything worked exactly as John explained. For 'Assembly Cut' I had created a 'block' object to do the cutting. Since I already had that block made, when I deleted the 'Assembly Cut' and began the PMI Section, I simply selected the 4 edges of the block as the "Cutter" section curves, and it automatically calculated the limits. I adjusted one end using the grips and set the 'end plane' where I wanted, to create that partial (1/4) section.

All went well in NX 10.0.3.5 - so I'm sorry I can't troubleshoot your error. I didn't even see where I could force it to give me your results.

 

[fzvnpg]

Again sorry for being so slow LOL... the PMI Version is what I am trying to use and I want to cut out 1/4 of a rectangular assy. I understand how to use the assembly cut method but with the PMI version I can create multiple views for the other engineers to use in PowerPoint. John show way but having trouble duplicating it... I can create the cut away but I end up with 1/4 remaining. I am looking to invert that to show 3/4...is this possible?

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[JNieman]

Here's an example I just created. the "before" on the left, and results on the right. Dialog settings; center.

I believe I found your issue. Do you see the "Material Side" button, right under the "Recalculate Limit Values" button? Give it a click. It will appear to do nothing until you hit <OK> to apply changes. But it inverts the boolean operation.

 

[Ehaviv]

It will appear to do nothing until you hit <OK>
See on the sketch rectangular and when you click
the flip arrows icon you should see a handle arrow
that show the keep volume. Play with the flip
and you will see it
[pre][/pre]

 

[JNieman]

ah, subtle. I see. Thanks.

 

[fzvnpg]

this is it and makes sense but I think I am in the wrong command cause I can not find the menu you showed...


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[Ehaviv]

To see the menu click the start menu and check the PMI (a v in front of it)
then choose the PMI menue and from the drop down menue select section and then section view
and you shoold see the dialog

 

[fzvnpg]

see attached... what am I doing wrong... NX11

http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=5a87a45e-0d0e-4d6c-9de0-668b377ebaa5&file=lost_.jpg

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[Ehaviv]

No you selcted the wrong dialog !
You selected the lighting section view
you should select section view
sory I'm using nx8.5

Go to the step just before selcting this light sec
And simply select the other one.

 

[Ehaviv]

If you don't find
go to help command and type PMI
And see the list that appeared for something
like pmi section view

 

[fzvnpg]

can someone show me where they moved this in NX11...did command finder, nothing PMI Section is see attached... hate company locking away tradition menus for windows... stuff HIDES

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