Hole & Slot UDF
Hole & Slot UDF
(OP)
Hello,
I'm trying to figure out how to make a UDF in NX (5.0.6.3)that makes a hole and slot which lie on the same axis on a plane. I know how to make it so I can define the slot and hole sizes, but I want to be able to select a line on a face and then have the hole placed at on end of the line and the slot placed at the other, with the slot being parallel to that line. Can this be done?
Thanks.
I'm trying to figure out how to make a UDF in NX (5.0.6.3)that makes a hole and slot which lie on the same axis on a plane. I know how to make it so I can define the slot and hole sizes, but I want to be able to select a line on a face and then have the hole placed at on end of the line and the slot placed at the other, with the slot being parallel to that line. Can this be done?
Thanks.





RE: Hole & Slot UDF
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RE: Hole & Slot UDF
I.e create the line as a Sketch line (It can probably be set to reference)and then define the other two depending on that line.
The problem otherwise is that you need to resolve both the placement of the hole and the slot when you use the Udf. ( i.e pick what endpoint of the line that the hole should snap to and then define placement dimensions for the slot to the same line.
If you include the line, you should only need to place that sketch and possibly correct the length. The hole and the slot should update automatic.
RE: Hole & Slot UDF
RE: Hole & Slot UDF
I assume that Sketch (1) and Extrude (2) is the grey block which the later 2 is drawn upon.
If you test the "mechanics" by copying the Sketch(3) and extrude (4) , then i the same part do a "Paste", NX should prompt you to resolve the needed references. You should be able to paste this in any plane onto that grey solid, or in a different part. If you cannot, there is some strange reference in the Sketch or the extrude.
RE: Hole & Slot UDF
John Joyce
N.C. Programming Supervisor
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor CT
NX6.0.5.3
RE: Hole & Slot UDF