NX5 new Hole; possible to create pattern (Instance) from sketched pts?
NX5 new Hole; possible to create pattern (Instance) from sketched pts?
(OP)
In NX5.0.5, with the new Hole tool, it's very convenient to create holes by first sketching out the pattern of points representing hole locations, then simply selecting the sketch after launching the Hole tool.
However, the resulting set of holes is NOT recognized by NX as a Pattern. For example, in Drafting, inheriting Feature Parameters for one of the member holes does NOT result in proper annotation (ie: 5X dia 10mm...), rather it creates annotation for only the specific hole.
In contrast, creating simple rectangular or circular Feature Instances results in convenient annotations which can be inherited into drafting.
Does a functionality exist to create a Feature Pattern or Instance, from a sketch of points?
If not, then this would be a useful new function.
Also, such a Pattern could be used to rapidly populate with fasteners, (a-la-Solidworks...)
However, the resulting set of holes is NOT recognized by NX as a Pattern. For example, in Drafting, inheriting Feature Parameters for one of the member holes does NOT result in proper annotation (ie: 5X dia 10mm...), rather it creates annotation for only the specific hole.
In contrast, creating simple rectangular or circular Feature Instances results in convenient annotations which can be inherited into drafting.
Does a functionality exist to create a Feature Pattern or Instance, from a sketch of points?
If not, then this would be a useful new function.
Also, such a Pattern could be used to rapidly populate with fasteners, (a-la-Solidworks...)





RE: NX5 new Hole; possible to create pattern (Instance) from sketched pts?
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: NX5 new Hole; possible to create pattern (Instance) from sketched pts?
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RE: NX5 new Hole; possible to create pattern (Instance) from sketched pts?
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: NX5 new Hole; possible to create pattern (Instance) from sketched pts?
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RE: NX5 new Hole; possible to create pattern (Instance) from sketched pts?
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.