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face blend multiple sheets

face blend multiple sheets

face blend multiple sheets

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I just moved from nx6 to nx 7.5,  I dont know if i am missing  or dont have something checked right.  But can you create a multiple face blend without having to sew the sheets together first.  In the last rev (6.0)  I could.

RE: face blend multiple sheets

Yes you are right. I dont know why the development team took off this freedom. Freeform modellers like me dont appreciate it. I always try to keep less features in the part navigator and one sew at the end. It gives me a better control while making design changes.

AK
NX 7.5.2.5

RE: face blend multiple sheets

The surfaces which make up each set must form a single sheet body.  Therefore, if there are multiple surfaces/sheet bodies, they must first be sewn together.  You can still create a Face Blend BETWEEN unsewn sets, but the sets themselves must each be a single sheet.

This was changed sp that both 2-Face and 3-Face Blending could be accommodated in the same function and still have a consistent workflow.  Besides, it's considered a best-practice to have a single sheet defining a set since it eliminates having to include additional checking and hidden operations inside of the blending code.  If there are going to be any issues getting a valid sheet body from multiple surfaces it's best to handle those issues in a function designed specifically for that purpose, i.e. 'Sew'.  

John R. Baker, P.E.
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