How to setup predefined mates????
How to setup predefined mates????
(OP)
All,
When I insert a library part (let's say a fastener) it gives me a list of predefined mates to choose from for orienting the part. I want to include this functionality with library parts that I model. However, I can't seem to figure out what it's called in NX. Solidworks calls it "Mate References". Can someone tell me what NX calls it so that I can figure out how to do it? I've been through the doccumentation and so far haven't been able to find it, but I know it's there (somewhere).
Thanks in advance,
Aaron
When I insert a library part (let's say a fastener) it gives me a list of predefined mates to choose from for orienting the part. I want to include this functionality with library parts that I model. However, I can't seem to figure out what it's called in NX. Solidworks calls it "Mate References". Can someone tell me what NX calls it so that I can figure out how to do it? I've been through the doccumentation and so far haven't been able to find it, but I know it's there (somewhere).
Thanks in advance,
Aaron





RE: How to setup predefined mates????
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RE: How to setup predefined mates????
RE: How to setup predefined mates????
Now when you drag your Master Part Family template into an assembly and after you've selected the family member you wish to create, the system will then ask you to select only the necessary references in the assembly to properly Mate the Component.
And that's about it.
John R. Baker, P.E.
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Siemens PLM Software Inc.
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RE: How to setup predefined mates????
Thanks,
Aaron
RE: How to setup predefined mates????
Anyway, you can do this same thing with ANY model which you wish to add as a Component to an Assembly, following the procedure I outlines above.
John R. Baker, P.E.
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Siemens PLM Software Inc.
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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: How to setup predefined mates????
Aaron
RE: How to setup predefined mates????
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
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.