Rectangular array error, NX4
Rectangular array error, NX4
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Insert > Associative Copy > Instance > Rectangular Array
Everything works OK, including the preview, after all of the numeric values are entered, but when I click OK to create the array, I get the error, "Tool body completely outside of target body".
If the object to be arrayed is 2 inches wide, the distance between two instances is 10 inches, so no overlap.
Any help??
Brian
Everything works OK, including the preview, after all of the numeric values are entered, but when I click OK to create the array, I get the error, "Tool body completely outside of target body".
If the object to be arrayed is 2 inches wide, the distance between two instances is 10 inches, so no overlap.
Any help??
Brian





RE: Rectangular array error, NX4
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RE: Rectangular array error, NX4
For instance if you wanted to array 4 cylinders the first must be united to a base plate solid and the other 3 must also "land" on this solid,
I think this is still the case in NX4.
Mark Benson
Aerodynamic Model Designer
RE: Rectangular array error, NX4
Say for example I wanted to model the side 2x4 beams in a house.
I'd sketch one beam, extrude it, then array it every 16".
What function should I use?
Thanks,
Brian
RE: Rectangular array error, NX4
Your example would be an assembly. You'd model only 1 2x4 then when ready to build the frame, start adding instances of the 2x4 as a component to the frame assembly.
You MIGHT be able to use Group Feature and add the Extrude to the Group. Once the Group Feature is created, try Arraying the named Group Feature.
If you're running NX5, you can do this quite easily using Geometry Instance.
Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.
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RE: Rectangular array error, NX4
Model the wall the beams will be set in.
Create your beam as per your example. Unite it to the wall. Now array the extrude.
Mark Benson
Aerodynamic Model Designer
RE: Rectangular array error, NX4
If you're wanting separate bodies as an end result, then you'll have to use the Group Feature step and Array the Group or if using NX5, Geometry Instance will do the trick quite well.
I didn't see any mention of walls being modeled in the example, so that's why I suggested the assembly route, thinking you were referring to a frame only and no walls.
Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.
www.enkei.com
Some people are like slinkies....they don't really have a purpose, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
RE: Rectangular array error, NX4