How to connect parametric NX model to external txt file.

[Alex32410]

I have the task to create parametric model in NX and connect variables from it to txt file.
The txt file should be linked to the model and if changing variables in it model should be able read those changes and rebuild itself.

How to create expressions I know but how to link it to the external/changeable/ file do not know.

Please help me.

 

[jerry1423]

Is the external file a drawing or maybe an Excel spreadsheet ?

 

[NutAce]

That won't be possible without extensive coding I guess...
Your best solution is to use the Spreadsheet (Excel or Exces) embedded in the part file.
This is out of the box functionality in NX where you can do just the thing you are looking for....

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[TaylorAnderson]

Associatively driving an NX model from values in an external Excel spreadsheet is also very simple. No coding necessary. You can use the OOTB functions in Expressions to do it. Lots of power there.

Reading (and then parsing) an arbitrary text file takes a bit more work (read: coding) but it's certainly possible, if you've got a consistent, long-term need.

Does that help a bit?



Taylor Anderson
NX Product Manager, Knowledge Reuse and NX Design
Product Engineering Software
Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.
(Phoenix, Arizona)