Automatic Layer Set-up
Automatic Layer Set-up
(OP)
Hi Guys,
We are upgrading to NX4 and was wondering if there is a way (other than using templates) to load a layer configuration into a part file when first created (similar to customer defaults in NX4).
We have template files with all the layers set-up, but getting some engineers into the practise of using them is proving a little difficult. If we could automatically load them in when a new file created, I think we could change their working practises.
Many thanks,
Andy.
We are upgrading to NX4 and was wondering if there is a way (other than using templates) to load a layer configuration into a part file when first created (similar to customer defaults in NX4).
We have template files with all the layers set-up, but getting some engineers into the practise of using them is proving a little difficult. If we could automatically load them in when a new file created, I think we could change their working practises.
Many thanks,
Andy.
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(Using: UG NX2)
Design Draughtsman
Biomet Ltd
www.biomet.co.uk





RE: Automatic Layer Set-up
Not much help, but I do know its possible.
-Dave
Everything should be designed as simple as possible, but not simpler.
RE: Automatic Layer Set-up
This could prove useful. If anyone out there knows how to create the suggestion above (or anything similar), please let me know.
Many thanks in advance,
Andy.
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(Using: UG NX4)
Design Engineer
RE: Automatic Layer Set-up
There is probably similar functionality in the new journaling available in NX3 and above.
RE: Automatic Layer Set-up
Or am I missing something UGS members?
RE: Automatic Layer Set-up
Now open up the existing file that you want to inherit these categories, and just do a File/Import/Part... using the previous 'empty' part file for the import. Your existing part will now inherit all of the predefined categories from the your 'empty' part.
Also, you may notice that views can also be transfered in this manner so if you've got some special views you want to move to an existing file you can do that as well.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product "Evangelist"
NX Product Line
UGS Corp
Cypress, CA
http://www.ugs.com
RE: Automatic Layer Set-up
RE: Automatic Layer Set-up
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product "Evangelist"
NX Product Line
UGS Corp
Cypress, CA
http://www.ugs.com
RE: Automatic Layer Set-up
Example on how to compile a journal file at: http://www.plmexchange.net/1205200591
PLM Exchange
http://plmexchange.net
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/NX_CAX/