load options question
load options question
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Hey everyone,
I have set up a load options file for NX6 to search through a few different areas, which is great for our reuse library. The problem I am facing, is that for so long and before my time, all the options were always set up with just "from folder" So over the years, there is multiple copies of the same thing all over the place. I have cleaned up alot of that stuff, and I have what I think is a good procedure in place to help prevent this. I was wondering if there is a command for the load options that will search the current directory that I am opening an assembly from. such as a .\... ? Then have it look at the other locations I have specified.
Where I work we have everything broken down into smaller assemblies, in "work folders", so I would love the search options to first and foremost look at the directory I am opening from, then search through the library and archive folders.
Thanks, Mat
I have set up a load options file for NX6 to search through a few different areas, which is great for our reuse library. The problem I am facing, is that for so long and before my time, all the options were always set up with just "from folder" So over the years, there is multiple copies of the same thing all over the place. I have cleaned up alot of that stuff, and I have what I think is a good procedure in place to help prevent this. I was wondering if there is a command for the load options that will search the current directory that I am opening an assembly from. such as a .\... ? Then have it look at the other locations I have specified.
Where I work we have everything broken down into smaller assemblies, in "work folders", so I would love the search options to first and foremost look at the directory I am opening from, then search through the library and archive folders.
Thanks, Mat





RE: load options question
The top level will be where NX starts from/loads a file, if you double click on the part file icon.
The top level will be the Starts In directory of the NX icon on our desktop.
I do a double load in these cases. First is to use From Diectory to get those files. Second use Search Paths to get the files that reside in the library and archives.
Use the Assembly-> Reports-> List Components to check the location where NX opened the file from.
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RE: load options question
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RE: load options question
There are also implications of structured directories that would be particularly important for anybody using file name versions in NX. The system interrogates the directories from the top down finding the first core file name match and comparing it with other versions in the same directory before making a choice of which one to load. If there is a later version in any sub folders it will NOT be loaded.
Some food for thought. By all means contact us if you need further assistance.
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RE: load options question
Thanks again.
RE: load options question
So be aware if you use this method and happen to have multiple files of the same base name in the folder structure.
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