embedded subtract, unite features
embedded subtract, unite features
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This is a great site. I'm a newbie and have a question.
Does anyone know what version ug was at when they included the function of being able to unite, subtract etc... on the fly within a function?
Does anyone know what version ug was at when they included the function of being able to unite, subtract etc... on the fly within a function?





RE: embedded subtract, unite features
John R. Baker, P.E.
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RE: embedded subtract, unite features
RE: embedded subtract, unite features
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Product Line
UGS Corp
Cypress, CA
http://www.ugs.com
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
RE: embedded subtract, unite features
I started on V8, way back when and I don't remember that being an option that far back.
Of course, as you say, how can we prove it?
Chris Cooper
Senior CAD Specialist
Cleveland Golf / Never Compromise
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RE: embedded subtract, unite features
RE: embedded subtract, unite features
Isn't there an enhancement coming along that will allow us to change the embedded Boolean to another type? For example if I create a Revolve and have it Subtract, when editing, I could change it to Create.
Tim Flater
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RE: embedded subtract, unite features
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Product Line
UGS Corp
Cypress, CA
http://www.ugs.com
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
RE: embedded subtract, unite features
RE: embedded subtract, unite features
-Dave
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RE: embedded subtract, unite features
[reply]It was always our best practice not to though.[/reply]
Good point, and to take it a step further I'd also suggest maintaining your tool solid when you create your boolean. It makes editing a bit easier in most cases...
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RE: embedded subtract, unite features
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RE: embedded subtract, unite features
And as a comment with respect to the boolean or not to boolean issue, since starting in NX 5 you will be able to edit virutally all instances where a boolean was applied, whether imbedded or not, this will make your workflows much more efficient since you will have more flexibility later in the design process since you will be able to edit those booleans and in many cases there will be no need to create duplicate bodies that you hang on to, 'just in case'.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Product Line
UGS Corp
Cypress, CA
http://www.ugs.com
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/