NX drawing, part is ref only

[Dudeman555]

this issue occurs for me in versions 1899 and also in version 1969.
I always use master model concept.
Hello, Can someone tell why the 3D part keeps loading as "ref only" when I create a view?

This doesn't happen for me when I use NX version 11:

Thank you

 

[cowski]

If you turn on the "info" column in NX11, you will see the same message. In both cases, what you have is known as a "drafting component". When you added the base view to your drawing, NX defaults to pulling a view from the master part (as opposed to pulling from the drawing itself). Drafting components will not participate in parts lists.

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[Dudeman555]

I see! So then is this the correct symbol for the 3D?

I just need to be sure because I'm try to analyze a bigger issue. I can't get my drawings into our PDM using 1899
and I thought it was because the 3d was being attached differently. I'm used to seeing the single or triple square symbol
under the drawing item

Somehow I was able to create a view on another drawing and have the 3d attach with the single square;

This newer symbol, which looks like a mini drawing, is not what I'm used to seeing.

 

[cowski]

Your PDM may be looking for an actual component reference in the drawing part (are you using Teamcenter?). If so, open the drawing and switch to the modeling application - go to the assemblies tab and use the "add component" command to add your piece part for which you want to create a drawing and switch back to the drafting application. This will result in the yellow cube component icon instead of the mini drawing. When you add a base view to the drawing, you will be able to choose from the model file or the drawing file in the "part" section of the dialog.

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[Dudeman555]

I was able to attach the 3d in the way you described. I will continue to investigate my bigger issues.
Thank you cowski!