Resize Datums

[uwam2ie]

Where can I find resize datums or ref. xis in Nx5
in previous versions has had such a function...
what must I do in nx5.04??
thx in ad

 

[JohnRBaker]

Just double-click on the Datum and drag the handles until you reach the desired size.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA

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[uwam2ie]

ok works on datum planes...
but on reference axis I can not move the origin of the fixed axis its locked...
the resize command was easier...

 

[JohnRBaker]

In the past (prior to NX 4) you could only 'resize' fixed datums. Now you can edit the size of both fixed and referenced Datums.

In the case of a fixed Datums Axis you can edit both the length and origin, so in that case, nothing has changed.

As for referenced Datums, since by Definition they were created relative to some other object, while you can change their size, the location/origin remains fixed relative to the referenced object, however the size/length can be edited, which was NOT possible prior to NX 4.

As for the Datum CSYS, if you wish to change the relative screen size of it, just double click the CSYS object and in the 'Settings' section change the 'Scale Factor' to the desired 'size'.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

 

[Xwheelguy]

You can only move the arrowhead end of an axis. Grab the arrowhead and move it to resize the axis. The opposite end will not change and based on my experiences, should not pass through to the negative side unless the positive end is pointing that direction.

Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.

http://www.enkei.com

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[JohnRBaker]

If you define an axis using a point and direction, then you can move both ends.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/