Hole callout on the drawing. 1

[PrintScaffold]

Greetings all!

NX 8.5. Is it possible to inherit on the drawing a 'Callout' record from the "nx502_Threaded_Hole_Standard" file?

Alternatively, is it possible to edit the annotation template so that it would place the threaded hole dimensions like in "iso_din.atp.prt", bit supplemented with thread pitch, like in "ansi_mm.atp.prt"? I couldn't understand how to do that.

 

[JohnRBaker]

The ability to edit an annotation template is very limited and there are no plans to change this. That being said, starting with NX 9.0, we've implemented a totally new scheme which does NOT depend on template files and instead allows you to configure in Customer Defaults exactly what you want as well as letting you edit a hole call-out after it's created, again changing any and all aspects of the call-out note.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
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[pcalonzi2]

Scaffold,

I too have wondered about changing those templates and after a few conference calls with Siemens realized that there isn't much that can be modified so I started writing my own NX/Open programs to detail tapped holes. We build large automation machinery so a great deal of our components connect with dowels and threaded fasteners. Perhaps we can chat about your plans for what to do since I am stumped as well.

Thanks,
-Pat
Molex Inc.
Chicago, Illinois

 

[pcalonzi2]

Scaffold,

I too have wondered about changing those templates and after a few conference calls with Siemens realized that there isn't much that can be modified so I started writing my own NX/Open programs to detail tapped holes. We build large automation machinery so a great deal of our components connect with dowels and threaded fasteners. Perhaps we can chat about your plans for what to do since I am stumped as well.

Thanks,
-Pat
Molex Inc.
Chicago, Illinois

 

[PrintScaffold]

John,

I haven't yet took a proper look at NX9 (waiting for NX CAST actually). Will I be able to call out the mentioned information on the drawing there?



Pat,

Not yet sure about my plans. I can't program unfortunately.

 

[JohnRBaker]

If you're waiting for an NX 9.0 version of CAST, it's going to be a VERY LONG WAIT indeed.

We replaced CAST some time ago with a new approach to selfpaced learning which we call 'Learning Advantage'. To learn more about this program, go to:

http://training.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/mytraining/index.cfm

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[PrintScaffold]

Hmmm... Didn't know about CAST. It somehow slipped past me. So there not going to be NX CAST for the version 9 and indeed anymore?

 

[JohnRBaker]

That is correct, the CAST product itself is no longer available (and hasn't been for some time), but something which was designed to replace it is.

This new approach, 'Learning Advantage', supports more modern ways to deliver non-classroom based instruction, often referred to as 'self-paced' learning. As I said, if you're interested, the link I provided will give you more details as to what this the program offers and how it can be utilized to meet your training needs when formal instructor-led, classes are not something that your company is in a position to take advantage of.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[PrintScaffold]

Thanks, I will definitely check it out.

 

[PrintScaffold]

Sorry for straying far off the intial topic.
John, did I get it right that Learning advantage courses are not downloadable?
Also, is it a flat requirement for everyone to purchase a membership? Can Siemens solution partnets access these courses for free?

 

[JohnRBaker]

Yes, 'Learning Advantage' is intended to be used as an on-line educational resourse. As for the cost of a subscription, you need to follow-up with whomever you get your NX support.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[PrintScaffold]

Thanks, John!
And one more question - do these courses include exercises, like old CAST did? (I guess they do not, since they are online.)
Basically, what do these courses look like?

 

[NutAce]

HI...

If you have a license to use C.A.S.T then it will be transferred 1:1 to a license for Learning Advantage.

Ronald van den Broek
Mechanical Engineer
Cad Environment Coordinator
Wärtsilä, Propulsion Services
NX8.5.2 / TC9.1.2
HPZ420 Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-1620 0 @ 3.60GHz, 32 Gb Win7 64B
Nvidea Quadro4000 2048MB DDR5

 

[PrintScaffold]

Thanks all! Everything is now sorted out and I started NX9 transition courses.