Associative Custom symbols in drafting mode. NX6
Associative Custom symbols in drafting mode. NX6
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I recently found the wide range of useful symbols you can attach to a 2D drawing. This is in the Insert > custom symbols dialogue. Please note the following questions relate to NX version 6.
I'm having difficulty placing the symbol on the drawing. Once you have chosen the symbol you need (for example a dowel symbol) there is a random anchor point (maybe the centre of the view you're in??) that is created. Using the locate origin command the anchor can then be pinned to the centre of an existing circle. However, when you click to locate, it does not snap to the centre selected!!!
How are symbols centred accurately & in a way that ensures associatively?
As a further question (seems simple...) how do you set up an associative point in the sketcher mode in drafting??? (from which you can make some annotations as required..)
Any advice greatly appreciated.
I'm having difficulty placing the symbol on the drawing. Once you have chosen the symbol you need (for example a dowel symbol) there is a random anchor point (maybe the centre of the view you're in??) that is created. Using the locate origin command the anchor can then be pinned to the centre of an existing circle. However, when you click to locate, it does not snap to the centre selected!!!
How are symbols centred accurately & in a way that ensures associatively?
As a further question (seems simple...) how do you set up an associative point in the sketcher mode in drafting??? (from which you can make some annotations as required..)
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Solid Edge; I-Deas 7 to 12; NX4 & currently NX5.





RE: Associative Custom symbols in drafting mode. NX6
RE: Associative Custom symbols in drafting mode. NX6
I'm obviously doing something wrong but the usual way to confirm a command is to place & left click...
Solid Edge; I-Deas 7 to 12; NX4 & currently NX5.
RE: Associative Custom symbols in drafting mode. NX6
When you get the initial 'random' anchor point, the symbol has been associated to that view. The symbol will keep its relative position to the view when the view moves but you can drag the symbol around to whatever location you desire. The horizontal, vertical, and X,Y options will associate a symbol to text and the point constructor associates it to the geometry of your choosing.
RE: Associative Custom symbols in drafting mode. NX6