Importation of x,y,z points in to NX 1

[hooshsim]

Is it possible to read in a text file containing x,y,z coordinates of a part into the NX6? Thanks.

 

[potrero]

Yes, but "it depends" on what you want to do with the file.

1. If you want to create a spline from the points, then there is a direct way to do this: Insert > Cureve from Curves > Spline, then pick "Through Points" and select your data file (it must be formatted correctly).

2. If you want your file to result in individual Point features, then this is not so pre-packaged for you, although there is a GRIP routine that can do this for you.

3. There are also other alternatives, but perhaps you can describe what it is you want to do with the coordinates after you import them to NX?

 

[jerry1423]

It is, but can you give a bit more details.

 

[jerry1423]

Here is a few previous posts that may help you:

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=181530

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=150687

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=110602

 

[JohnRBaker]

Can you provide a sample text file showing how your point data is formmated?

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[hooshsim]

The points represent x,y,z coordinates of several NACA airfoil sections. I like to create sectional profiles once these points are imported into NX. Of course I do not want to pass the points thru single spline.

 

[potrero]

@hooshsim

Did any of the above comments (ie: the links to all the old posts) help you?

 

[cowski]

Here is another thread that relates to NACA airfoils:
thread561-200347