NX 7.5 Drafting

[NikonF6]

It is very convinient to me to have saved in one single file both 3D-model and its drawing.
Can you gays instruct me how good is that drafting module compared to drating or making drawings in separate file (not power drafting one).
Is there a special name for that drafting module?

Thanks a lot

 

[jerry1423]

You can have your model and drawing in the same file, or have them seperate (moaster model) and the "drafting module" will be identical.
The "drafting module" is simply found under the "start" pull-down icon -> Drafting

 

[NikonF6]

Thanks Jerry a lot
I already use drafting within 3D-model so 3D-model and drawing are in one file.
I am not sure, but think that there are some differences between drafting program as a separate file and the drafting program that is saved in the same file as 3D-model.
Can you please confirm that capabilities to produce a drawing are same for the both programs. I saw somewhere that is strongly recomended to make drawing as a separate file but do not know why is that recomendation.

Thanks

 

[Xwheelguy]

Your drawings should be identical as long as your units and any templates/start parts being used are the same. If they aren't, then maybe you inadvertently moved the component in the master model setup.

The main reason, in my opinion, is so you can change components (models) without losing as much associativity and you're able to reposition the component in the drawing model without moving it in the master model. Say you have a part modeled out on the middle of nowhere and it's not oriented to a standard view orientation (TOP, FRONT, RIGHT, LEFT, etc.). You can add the model as a component to a new file, then use Move Component to reposition it accordingly so your model views align with drafting views. You can also add additional components to the drawing as well but manage them separately in different model files. Reference Sets can also be used with the master model concept.

I'm sure there are other advantages, but for now they escape me. Feel free to seach the forum on the terms 'master model' because this has been covered many times over the years.

Tim Flater
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