Updating the model from a drawing (NX5) 2

[ukhal]

I cannot find a method of storing a value in a table on a drawing and allowing this value to change a feature on the model. For instance changing a length by changing the number.

I can change the feature and show the change in the box on the drawing, but I can't reverse the process.


Any help with this problem would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Xwheelguy]

If memory serves me correctly, I believe you have to show the sketch dimensions on the drawing using reference sets in order to be able to do this.

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[ukhal]

Wow, thanks for your help. It is so appreciated. I now have a direction to go in.

I am new in UG/NX, an old ProE lag (spit, spit). Any help is a boon for me.

Thanks.

 

[JohnRBaker]

You can also access the Expression system from a Drawing and make edits there as well, causing the model to update, but you will need to first set an environment variable in the 'ugii_env.dat' file found in the UGII folder of your NX install. When you open that file search for 'DRAFT_EXPRESSIONS' and you will find the entry location and instructions on what to set the variable to.

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[ukhal]

Once again thanks for all your help.