NX Background
NX Background
(OP)
Hi All,
I have recently started using NX again after a few years away from it. I can see that a few things have changed which is kinda nice. The last version I used was NX2 which had the dark blue graduated background which I really like. The only issue I can see with this dark blue is that the TRI-Colour WCS is a little hard to see against the blue. I know how to change the background and all of the other colours so no troubles there. I am just wondering how many of you here use the default grey from NX7. or the Default light blue from NX5.
Regards
Greg
I have recently started using NX again after a few years away from it. I can see that a few things have changed which is kinda nice. The last version I used was NX2 which had the dark blue graduated background which I really like. The only issue I can see with this dark blue is that the TRI-Colour WCS is a little hard to see against the blue. I know how to change the background and all of the other colours so no troubles there. I am just wondering how many of you here use the default grey from NX7. or the Default light blue from NX5.
Regards
Greg





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If they don't like it, I just show them how to create a Visualization Template.
NX6.0.5.3
Windows XP 32
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NX 7.5.0.32 MoldWizard
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John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: NX Background
This may be true, But someone has already purchased it, Thats why we are using it
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Btw, one thing I've always done is change the default Windows "Active Window" to something sligtly gray. Those apps like Word and some menus within apps with that stark white page burn the eyes after a while on a large monitor.
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CSWP-Surf
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As for the monochrome representation of a drawing i cant look at it longer as 2 secondes as it hurts my eyes. Anyone out there is using this, and if yes, why?
Best regards,
Michäël.
NX4+TC9 / NX6+TC8Unified / NX7.5 native
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So i made a macro that change the standard background black in graduated blue, attached it to a button, and placed it on a toolbar. Everytime i need to work on a collegues part i then use this button to change the background, lazy as i am this makes some mouseclicks less.
Best regards,
Michäël.
NX4+TC9 / NX6+TC8Unified / NX7.5 native
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That's where a Visualization Template makes sense.
NX 6.0.5.3
Windows XP32
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Never looked at this, it seems very usefull.
Best regards,
Michäël.
NX4+TC9 / NX6+TC8Unified / NX7.5 native
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I also prefer the monochrome drawing background. I find it give me a better feel, for how the drawing will look printed out.
-Dave
NX 5.0.6.3mp7
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Yes, that's part of it, plus they asked my opinion and told them I liked lighter colors
Note that we've added an icon to the View toolbar which will allow you to instantly switch between 4 different combinations of light and dark, graduated and non-graduated backgrounds.
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.
RE: NX Background
I use that extensively, but it really bothers me that we dont get WHITE and BLACK as options. Especially the white, as it would be really handy for screen captures. I know there is a jpeg output arrangement, but print screen and paste into powerpoint for markup is a rapid and simple thing used by so many people...
NX 7.5.0.32 MoldWizard
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I use that extensively, but it really bothers me that we dont get WHITE and BLACK as options. Especially the white, as it would be really handy for screen captures. I know there is a jpeg output arrangement, but print screen and paste into powerpoint for markup is a rapid and simple thing used by so many people..."
I have wondered this as well. I have just added the icon to change the background to my Ctrl+Shift+MB1 pop-up menu. But, I would love a drop-down menu option of White or Black.
I use Black as my background color (as it was in Unigraphics 8, when I started), and I use white for simple screen caps.
Chris Cooper
Senior CAD Specialist
Cleveland Golf / Never Compromise
www.clevelandgolf.com
www.nevercompromise.com
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MickyV it provides a more accurate representation of what the hardcopy is going to look like. Line weights, annotations, etc. I believe that the white itself is muteable. Depending on the company standards Fuschia notes, lime green section arrows, an extreme, granted, but only barely. Monochrome is easier to view.
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