Exploded views

[timey]

Hi everyone,
I'm using NX10 and have set up some exploded views within my drawing file.
I have created my exploded views and placed them onto the drawing. When I make a change to the explosion and saved the view. I then go into the drawing mode and use update view, but it does not update to what I have modified. I can delete the view and put it back in and then it's correct.
I have named the explosion with the same name as the saved view as I was told this is a good practice.
How can I get the view to update without having to delete it and put it back in? What am I missing here?

 

[cowski]

When I make a change to the explosion and saved the view.

You should not need to save the view after editing the explosion. Perhaps you are inadvertently saving a new view after your edit, which leaves the original in its unedited state - that would explain why it is not updating.

Here's my procedure for creating/editing exploded views:
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[li]in the modeling application of the drawing file, save a new view for the explosion (view -> operation -> save-as)[/li]
[li]create a new explosion, apply it to the new view[/li]
[li]use "edit explosion" to move components around to the desired positions[/li]
[li][optional] right click in the graphics window and use "replace view" to change back to an assembled view (such as the TOP view)[/li]
[li]switch to drafting application, add the new exploded view to drawing[/li]
[li]to edit the view: switch back to modeling and use "replace view" to switch to the view you saved earlier (if necessary)[/li]
[li]use "edit explosion" to edit the component positions[/li]
[li]switch back to assembled view if desired[/li]
[li]switch to drafting, update the exploded view (if automatic update is turned off)[/li]
[li]repeat as necessary[/li]
[/ul]

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[timey]

Thanks cowski,

I have been doing the same as you explained. I have been saving the view after any modifications to the explosion, but not as a new view.
I actually had the views update okay since I posted. I normally switch views using the Part navigator under model views and not replace view.
Not sure if that makes a difference, but I will pay close attention on what you have provided to me. Thanks again.

 

[timey]

Okay here is an update on what's actually happening.
I have modified the explosion by using Hide components in view and turned off items I did not want to see.
When I go back to the drawing and update view these items are still there after the update view.
Is this something within the view settings that needs to change?

 

[DonNX]

You use "Hide components in view" only in drafting, not in modelling.
Then update the view & the unwanted components should be removed from the view.

 

[timey]

I did not know that.
Thanks again.

 

[SDETERS]

Another option is to use arrangements for exploded views vs using "Exploded views". I feel we have better display control of the parts vs doing explosions. this is a different way of doing things.