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How to save the z-component of a point as an expression?
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How to save the z-component of a point as an expression?

How to save the z-component of a point as an expression?

(OP)
Hello everybody,

I have a problem with NX 7.5.

Is it possible to get the z-component (value) of an existing point by using expressions?

For example something like: oldValue = getZCoord(point14)
(point14 is the already existing point)

Thank you very much!

Stike

RE: How to save the z-component of a point as an expression?

Not necessarily. If the point was located relative to some vertex such as the corner of a solid or the center of an arc, there will NOT be any expressions associated with the Point object, despite that fact that it's a parametric (associative) feature.  Only if it's created as a stand-alone 'smart point' will there be a series of X,Y,Z expressions.

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RE: How to save the z-component of a point as an expression?

(OP)
Thanks for the fast response.

In my case it's exactly like John wrote. I have a relative located point and I need the Z expression from it, just to compare the z-value with an other value...

Is there any other solution for this kind of problem?

Thank you very much indeed!

RE: How to save the z-component of a point as an expression?

Could you make use of a Distance Measurement ?

NX 6.0.5.3 (NX 8 Beta)
Windows XP32

RE: How to save the z-component of a point as an expression?

(OP)
Thank you, Distance Measurement got me out of the mess!

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