Groove function

[ChevyM]

Hello,

im trying to make a rectangular groove in a cylinder. it seems that you can not measure the distance between a face and the groove itself, is there a way to do this? the groove i try to create just appears on the spot where i clicked my mouse, that doesnt seem right to me.

any suggestions or someone knows how to achieve this?

Best regards,

Chevy

NX6
Win7, 64 Bit

 

[mmauldin]

After clicking OK for the diameter/width of the groove, your screen should look like the attached jpeg. It is at this point that you are asked what edge to locate the groove from, after selecting a reference edge you are prompted for a tool edge (either edge or centerline)

 

[ChevyM]

well.. i thought i would be like that
but please look at my attachement, as you can see, i selected the edge, but the OK is grayed out

Best regards,

Chevy

NX6
Win7, 64 Bit

 

[mmauldin]

Mine grays out also. at this point it is asking you to select the tool edge. Now you need to select either edge of the groove or the groove centerline.

 

[ChevyM]

found it! thanks alot!

Best regards,

Chevy

NX6
Win7, 64 Bit

 

[uwam2ie]

general tip using this old features and the feature placement command is to use the static wireframe display - some information is hidden from shading
regards