UDF, positioning and then hide sketch after placement

[BOPdesigner]

NX 5.0.6.3
I am trying to make some UDFs for some sheet metal punches we have. After I run the UDF wizard and then insert the UDF on my new sheet metal part, I need to position the feature using the sketch, but then I want to be able to hide the sketch in my new part file. I can't figure out how do to this without first exploding the UDF (which I don't want to do). Also, how can I make it so that the positioning dialog box comes up during the UDF insert workflow? Currently I have to place the UDF, and then go back and edit parameters to apply positioning. UDF file that I am working with is attached.

 

[hudson888]

What about just moving them to another layer?

Best Regards

Hudson

www.jamb.com.au

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[BOPdesigner]

Ok sketch hiding or moving to a different layer solves that one. On the UDF, the selection behavior is such that the sketch and everything is highlighted because they are all combined. But if you are not as impatient and let the quickpick take effect, you can select only the sketch. So now just the trick to getting the positioning dialog to popup. Thanks Hudson.

 

[joycejo]

How did you position the sketch within the UDF?



John Joyce
Tata Technologies
1675 Larimer St.
Denver, CO

http://www.myigetit.com

 

[BOPdesigner]

Thanks for the hint John. I figured it out. You have to use positioning to place the sketch instead of fully constrain it in the sketcher.

 

[joycejo]

Yes this is one place the Fixed constraint is very helpful

John Joyce
Tata Technologies
1675 Larimer St.
Denver, CO

http://www.myigetit.com