Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
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I've got a parts list with a number of bolts and washers of various sizes that I pulled from a library of fasteners. Initially, the parts list will combine all of the like items because, no matter the size, the "Name" of these parts is something like "FSN-FAM_HEX_NUT"
I usually get around this by changing text in the cell from <W$=@DB_PART_NAME> to <W$=@DB_PART_NO>, which separates the different sizes because the sizes are built into that field in the DB (i.e. FSN_HEX_BOLT_3-4_X_2_1-2).
The problem I'm having now is that my parts list is in it's final configuration and I would like to change all of the descriptions to something like "HEX BOLT," but I can't manage to keep the parts separated.
I usually get around this by changing text in the cell from <W$=@DB_PART_NAME> to <W$=@DB_PART_NO>, which separates the different sizes because the sizes are built into that field in the DB (i.e. FSN_HEX_BOLT_3-4_X_2_1-2).
The problem I'm having now is that my parts list is in it's final configuration and I would like to change all of the descriptions to something like "HEX BOLT," but I can't manage to keep the parts separated.





RE: Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
John R. Baker, P.E.
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NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA
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RE: Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
When you have parts wave linked under parts, ie: to create a mirrored component, how do you get the parts list not to include those in the quantity field
RE: Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
PLIST_IGNORE_MEMBER
You don't have to set it to any particular value, just as long as the that attribute is present, that item will be ignored by the Parts List.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
RE: Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
........so doing it the way i said won't work ?
RE: Avoiding combining parts in an NX5 parts list
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.