Title block problems 1

[Javiduc]

Hello,

I have made a template for drawings including a logo image in the title block. The problem is that when I créate a second sheet, it automaticaly relink the image from <!IMAGE=Ref1*0> to <!IMAGE=Ref2*0> so the image no longer appears (I have to manually rewrite the link).

I have a text linked to the filename <W@$SH_PART_NAME> but when I créate a new drawing the text doesn't update till I close/open the file or créate a new sheet.

Any advise for solving these problems? Thank you in advance.

Javiduc

 

[niedzviedz]

Hello,

Which version of NX do You use? How do You create drawing? Is it Master-model or Non-Master-model method?

When I create new drawing (master model method), and I need another sheet, I import it by file -> import part. I have recorded macro to speed this process. This new shit has title block with cells not "active" so I click populate title block, and on each cell I use enter. In NX 10, NX automatically go to next cell but In 8.5 I must manually go to next cell. I don't have any problems with picture or file name.

With best regards
Michael

 

[Javiduc]

NX11
Máster model
I create a new part file to be the drawing, when creating i give the new drawing name, but the title block still shows the template file name, then i add components...
I have also tried to create drawing file by create parent comandante using an asembly template that includes the sheet with my customized title block, but these problems still appears and one more, the third angle projection get lost and secundary views are created un the americano style.

 

[niedzviedz]

You have to use another method.
1) First create model
2) Then click new, and change tab to drawing
3) With list choose format size on which You wanna create drawing
4) Choose desired name and click ok.

Probably you have to create custom drawing pax file. My method for it:
1) Create environment variable called UGII_USER_DIR
2) In value write the destination folder for Your files for example c:\my folder3) Create this folder on disk
4) create folder startup in folder from point 3
5) create or copy file to folder startup called ugs_drawing_templates.pax
6) Edit this file with notepad.
The whole structure should look similar to my:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Palette xmlns="[URL unfurl="true"]http://www.ugsolutions.com/Schemas/2001/UGPalettes"[/URL] schemaVersion="1.0">
  <Presentation name="HanPlast" bitmap="drawing_new.bmp" FileNewTab="Drawing" application="All" UsesMasterModel="Yes"/>

  <PaletteEntry id="i1">
    <References/>
    <Presentation name="ISO A0" description="NX MasterModel A0">
        <PreviewImage type="UGPart" location="c:\my folder\Drawings\ISO_A0.prt"/>
    </Presentation>
    <ObjectData class="DrawingTemplate">
        <TemplateFileType>none</TemplateFileType>
        <Filename>c:\my folder\Drawings\ISO_A0.prt</Filename>
        <Units>Metric</Units>
        <UsesMasterModel>Yes</UsesMasterModel>
    </ObjectData>
  </PaletteEntry>

 </Palette>

7) You have to copy from <palleteEntry id="i1> to </PaletteEntry> and edit it to each sheet size. You have also remember that each palletentry have to unique ID for example i1, i2 etc. like in code above.
8) You have to place drawing in path you write in pax file, so after restar NX shoul see it.


With best regards
Michael

 

[Javiduc]

Thanks. I Will try tomorrow when i will be at my computer.
By the way, sorry for the spanish corrector: by comandante i meant component

 

[niedzviedz]

Did You solve Your problems?

With best regards
Michael

 

[Javiduc]

I didnt had the chance to test it today. I hope i will tomorrow

 

[niedzviedz]

Here is also big knowledge base with videos created by PhoenxPLM. Link You can find there some videos about title blocks and many more.

With best regards
Michael

 

[Arkance/PhoeNX]

Thanks to @niedzviedz for pointing out our video site.

Better link to go to what Michael was referring to is:

https://vimeo.com/album/3065578

Anthony Galante
Senior Support Engineer


NX3 to NX10 with almost every MR (29versions)

 

[Javiduc]

Thank you Michael. Now, the problem with the link to the image is not appearing any more. I am not sure why it is solved but it is working fine so far. The problem with the file name stills appear.

 

[niedzviedz]

Could You upload some video with the problem, so we can see what is wrong? Right now I can only guess.

With best regards
Michael

 

[Javiduc]

I attach two pictures.

One has the name ok but the logo image are not shown, it happens again sometimes.

The other picture shows the logo, but the name of the file is still wrong (still showing template name instead of file name, it is solved after closing and opening again the file).

 

[niedzviedz]

Hello, could You upload some video showing how You create a drafting? Maybe there is some problem? Some more questions
- Did You created variable -> UGII_USER_DIR
- Did You create pax file ugs_drawing_templates.pax in localization UGII_USER_DIR -> startup
- Did You click "define title block" and safe your template in folder, which I described few post ago? In localization in pax file?
- Did NX see this templates when You choose new tab Drawings?

With best regards
Michael