close arc in Sketch (NX4)
close arc in Sketch (NX4)
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Hi everyone,
Since this is my first post I'll use it to introduce myself. My name is Ron Post. I am a design analyst with Kohler Engine division located in Kohler, WI. I have over 20 years experience in Unigraphics and small engine design.
My question is in regards to a Sketch issue (NX4).
Is there a way to close a partial arc to make a complete arc (circle) in Sketch? I am able to close the arc using edit curve from the Sketch mode but am unable to constrain the end point(s).
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Ron
Since this is my first post I'll use it to introduce myself. My name is Ron Post. I am a design analyst with Kohler Engine division located in Kohler, WI. I have over 20 years experience in Unigraphics and small engine design.
My question is in regards to a Sketch issue (NX4).
Is there a way to close a partial arc to make a complete arc (circle) in Sketch? I am able to close the arc using edit curve from the Sketch mode but am unable to constrain the end point(s).
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Ron





RE: close arc in Sketch (NX4)
If all else fails, create 2 arcs that have concentric centers and equal radii.
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RE: close arc in Sketch (NX4)
Edit -> Curve -> All...
...and toggle the 'Edit Arc/Circle By' option to 'Dragging'. Now with the dialog open, select one of the 'raw' ends of the arc and drag it down until it touches the other end (if you go too far the arc will almost disappear). Once closed, it should stay that way.
John R. Baker, P.E.
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NX Design
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RE: close arc in Sketch (NX4)
Thanks for your reply. While this does close the arc, it still leaves the "end point" with no constraint, and no way to constrain it without additional geometry.
RE: close arc in Sketch (NX4)
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: close arc in Sketch (NX4)
Moving to NX6 soon so this should no longer be an issue.