adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
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Hi
I'm having trouble getting a 2D exploded view to show in drafting.
I set up the 3D assembly with the work view explosion and put the parts where I need them.
I then use the TFR-TRI option within base view in 2D but I always get the assembly in the non-exploded state. I've tried making the view with the part in exploded & non exploded mode but makes no difference. Any ideas?
I'm having trouble getting a 2D exploded view to show in drafting.
I set up the 3D assembly with the work view explosion and put the parts where I need them.
I then use the TFR-TRI option within base view in 2D but I always get the assembly in the non-exploded state. I've tried making the view with the part in exploded & non exploded mode but makes no difference. Any ideas?





RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
If it is not createed in the TFR-TRI view then it will not display.
I usually create a view and then create the explosion in my named view rather than any of the canned views.
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RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
Make sure you create the explosion at drawing level...
Or create an arrangment and display the arrangement explosion in the drawing using (set this when you add the view)
RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
I meant to say: ...using the Choose Arrangement, button on the add view dialogue (next to scale)
RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
The view reads: TFR-TRI WORK Camera TFR-TRI[EXPLODED] (in 3D assembly file)
Whats the difference between views and arrangements in NX?
RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
Create the explosion
In to draughting
Add view - TFR-TRI - Exploded view added
Back in to modelling, Work view Top, switch off explosion
Subsequent views in draftin appear in unexploded state...
I'm an arrangments user as a rule, but this seems to work.
I have always felt that explosions were a little hit and miss, but then I'm not a drafter, so I wouldn't take my word for it!
RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
1. creating assembly
2. creating drawing of assembly
3. creating exploded view in the assembly directly from the drawing (selecting start > modeling)
4. then start > drafting
5. then use the view create TFR-TRI.
Seems that you can't create the explosion first and then do a 2D view of it. (unless I have something set incorrectly deep in my preferences somewhere)
What a nightmare, does anyone else find this confusing?
RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)
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RE: adding an exploded view in 2D (NX5)