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Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve

Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve

Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve

(OP)
I have complex spline.  In my WCS plane, is it possible to get the furthest X point value of this spline.  I know this can be done in Catia, but uncertain how to accomplish this in UG.  

Thanks,
Joe

Version NX2

RE: Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve

I'd suggest this:
go to Tools->Expressions, then add a "geometric expression"->distance->first entity - point - endpoint-> pick the endpoint of your spline at Xmax; second entity - datum plane-> pick the datum plane normal to X.
This measure is a feature: you then can find it both in the Part Navigator and in the Expressions list as a parameter.
I don't know if this can apply for you...

Claudio

RE: Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve



Try analysis distance pic the plane subfunction Y-Z plane (which means it is flat to the x plane)and the pic the spline. I think it gives you two a max and a min distance to the plane. Let me know if it works.

RE: Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve

(OP)
Thanks for the help.  Measuring to the plane does give me the minimum point.  I didn't see the max value, but I can always create a plane on the opposite side of material.  

RE: Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve

Another plane seems to be the simplist way to get max values.  Maybe one day they will give it to us in addition to the min value for info -> distance.  Send in those product enhancement requests!

RE: Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve

You can get min and max values with one plane by using deviation analysis.

RE: Newbie Question - Max X, Y, or Z value of a curve

Ah ah, these are interesting straightforward methods!
But if I wanted to link somethig other to this measure, would then it be necessary to use the "expression->geometric expression->distance" method, or is there anyway something simpler in order for this measure to "stay" in memory and be re-used by some feature?

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