NX7.5 Dimension Extension Line Not Attaching Properly...

[4mranch6]

We use NX7.5.4.4 on Dell workstations and have within the last two weeks noticed the dimension extension line attachment point working differently.

This issue occurs when placing a standard or ordinate dimension between two center marks. The dimension extension line will either attach to the center mark center cross or extension. We would prefer it attaching to the center mark Extension with the gap.

The center mark is set as: Gap = 0.060; Center Cross = 0.125; Extension = 0.125

Our Annotation Preference Line/Arrow is set to: H = 0.080; J = 0.080

Thanks in advance for helping us with this issue.

 

[jerry1423]

My best guess is make sure the proper type of points are toggled "on", on your selection toolbar.

 

[4mranch6]

Does not seem to matter what points are toggled on or off.

 

[Arkance/PhoeNX]

Is the dimension a horizontal one below the centre marks? I know that there was a bug that only applied in that case. Vertical dimensions or a horizonal one above the centre marks was ok, only the ones below had no gap. Can't remember the details of the PR that we logged so I would have to look it up.

Anthony Galante
Technical Resource Coordinator

NX4.0.4MP10, NX5.0.0->5.0.6, NX6.0.0->NX6.0.5, NX7.0.0->NX7.0.1 & NX7.5.0.32-> NX7.5.4.4, Beta NX8.0.0.25

 

[4mranch6]

The gap is missing on both horizontal and vertical dimensions.

 

[JohnRBaker]

Are you saying that this ONLY happens with Center Marks and not say if you had dimensioned to an edge or a line?

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

http://www.siemens.com/plm

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[4mranch6]

Yes John, only center marks are the issue.

 

[JohnRBaker]

Are you sure that you actually selecting the Center Marks and NOT the centers of the Circles?

Is it possible for you to upload a simple example which exhibits this behavior?

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

http://www.siemens.com/plm

UG/NX Museum:

http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209

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

 

[4mranch6]

Here is a JPEG file that shows what is happening.

 

[JohnRBaker]

Were all these dimensions created in the same session or were the problematic one done during different seesions than the ones which are OK?

From looking at the various dimensions, particularly the largest vertical dimension on the right side where you are referencing both an edge and a center mark, it still looks like it's possible that the arc was selected and not the center mark itself. It's strange since almost the same vertical dimensions on the left side are fine. And then there's the pair of horizontal dimensions on the bottom, one looks OK but not the other.

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

http://www.siemens.com/plm

UG/NX Museum:

http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209

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

 

[JohnRBaker]

BTW, when checking the 'gap' values of 'H' and 'J', don't just look at the Annotation Preferences, but rather double-click on the problem dimension and check the 'Style' dialog of the selected dimension and see what the values are there.

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

http://www.siemens.com/plm

UG/NX Museum:

http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209

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

 

[4mranch6]

The center marks and dimensions were all created and added on the same day and in the same session.

I just tried deleting the center marks and dimensions and when I recreated the detail the dimension extension lines did the same thing.

On a side note when I attempt to re-associate the dimension extension line and select the end at the center mark it displays the current connection point as the end of the center mark as you would expect.

I just tried to add a brand new view and it acted the same way.

 

[4mranch6]

Per your last comment, the values in style either way are set correctly.

 

[Arkance/PhoeNX]

@4mranch6, the IR we logged was IR2181521, which was reported to us as fixed in NX7.5.5 and NX8.
Try the update to NX7.5.5 and see if that fixes the issue.

Anthony Galante
Technical Resource Coordinator

NX4.0.4MP10, NX5.0.0->5.0.6, NX6.0.0->NX6.0.5, NX7.0.0->NX7.0.1 & NX7.5.0.32-> NX7.5.4.4, Beta NX8.0.0.25

 

[4mranch6]

Thanks for the info namdaci45, unfortunately I am at the mercy of our IT department as to when this update may happen.

 

[JohnRBaker]

Sounds like you've found what you came here looking for. Now you've just got to find a way to get it into the 'house'.

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

http://www.siemens.com/plm

UG/NX Museum:

http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209

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