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Drafting file

Drafting file

Drafting file

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I've got a question about drawings. What's the best way to save these?
From other programs i'm used to save the drawings as separate files. But in NX its possible to save these within the model file.
The company I started working for recently changed from saving the drawing inside the model (with pattern) to saving them seperately. But I wonder whether this is the way its meant to be done. Because its much more hassle to change from drawing to model quickly.
We've made templates and pick them from the palettes sidebar(beside the partnavigator). But then it makes an separate file. So, is this the right way?

Thanx

RE: Drafting file

You're doing it the right way. If you place the drawing data in the model file it adds to the file size. When you construct large assemblies therefore the combined file size means that the system ultimately struggles under the weight of fewer files. With the separate files using the master model method that you have started to employ you can therefore build much larger assemblies before system performance suffers.

You question about changing between files or modelling and drafting applications provides an added degree of flexibility designed in part to support legacy data but also to allow you to work between components assemblies and drawings in a contextual sense. Admittedly the emphasis is on components and assemblies with less being available from within the drafting application, but as time goes on the system is becoming more contextually attuned. The benefits of working in the single file environment are nonetheless slight as compared with master model concept which has indeed become the intended mode in which the software is designed to be used.

The templates are very much the way to go, and well customised will save you even more time and trouble. If you want to know more about that you're welcome to search the forum as it is an oft revisited topic for new and existing users alike so advice is frequently discussed here in some detail.

Cheers

Hudson

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