sketching in NX6
sketching in NX6
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I am sketching in NX6. I am getting a message that my sketch is unconstrained.
I see some freedom freedom arrows. When I try to dimension any of them, the whole sketch becomes over-constrained.
Is there a setting to show what really needs to be dimensioned, rather than just the freedom arrows?
Thank you all in advance..tk
I see some freedom freedom arrows. When I try to dimension any of them, the whole sketch becomes over-constrained.
Is there a setting to show what really needs to be dimensioned, rather than just the freedom arrows?
Thank you all in advance..tk
ted kralovic
VisVSA, NX-6, Macbook, iPhone 3GS, among others





RE: sketching in NX6
Your best bet is to define all of your geometric constraints first and then the dimensions. To help you see what geometric constraints are already in your Sketch, I would recommend that you toggle ON the 'Show all Constraints' option.
BTW, there is NO requirement that your Sketch must be fully constrained before it can be used to create a feature, such as the Extrude or Revolve function. Granted, it's generally a good idea to fully constrain your Sketches, but it is NOT a 'must do'.
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RE: sketching in NX6
RE: sketching in NX6
RE: sketching in NX6
Moving the sketch around with the mouse is THE BEST!
1 dimension took care of 11 needed constraints.
Perfect. Thanks to all who contributed..tk
ted kralovic
VisVSA, NX-6, Macbook, iPhone 3GS, among others