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constrain center of circle along Y axis

constrain center of circle along Y axis

constrain center of circle along Y axis

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I am new to NX5. Need to constrain center of circle along vertical Y axis. What is quick way to accomplish this?
Thanks

RE: constrain center of circle along Y axis

When you say 'constrain' are you implying that if you move what I assume would be the Datum CSYS that the circle would move as well?  If so, then you will need to create a Sketch on the X-Y plane of the Datum CSYS and then create your circle, constraining it's center to be 'Point On Curve' selecting the Datum Y-Axis as the 'curve'.

Now if all you want to do is simply create a circle whose center just HAPPENS to lie on the Y-axis, just go to...

Insert -> Curve -> Lines and Arcs -> Circle Center-Radius...

...and when the on-screen entry is displayed showing the XC,YC,ZC coordinates as you move the cursor around the screen, just enter a '0' for the value of 'XC', press MB1, then either drag or enter a radius value and then press MB1 a second time.

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