creating an "index" command that the postprocessor will interpret

[davehair]

We are currently outputting a CLSF and posting through GPM. we use a user defined event for creating an idex of operations:
Index/000 - name of index
Index/000,transl,0,0,0,0 - gives x and y coordinates and number of copies of the operations.
Now, we are moving away from generating the clsf and utilizing a postprocessor. Is there a way to create an array of operations without instancing them? Instances just clutter up the navigator and are not parametric to the initial operation. If I change my array of features, I have to delete the instanced operations and create new ones.

 

[joycejo]

The short answer is no. Instancing the operations is the only answer I have found at the moment. We have been using sub programs and some macro-b commands at the control or multiple work offsets to eliminate the need of indexing or instances.

John Joyce
N.C. Programming Supervisor
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor CT
NX6.0.5.3

 

[davehair]

Thanks, we are still looking into it. If we find a solution we will pass it along.
Dave