Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
(OP)
Hello,
I am running NX7.5.4.4 on Windows XP Pro 32bit.
One of my settings is off. When Sketching I am unable to dimension to a plane. When I save a part on our network if another engineer opens the the sketch they are able to dimension to the plane, but I am unable to.
I have looked at the selection filters but I turned them off and still have the problem
I am running NX7.5.4.4 on Windows XP Pro 32bit.
One of my settings is off. When Sketching I am unable to dimension to a plane. When I save a part on our network if another engineer opens the the sketch they are able to dimension to the plane, but I am unable to.
I have looked at the selection filters but I turned them off and still have the problem





RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
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RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
UG/NX Museum: http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
It is a single piece; however, it's body is waved linked back to another part. Aafter the linked body the references are shut off.
I have found that if I delete some center-lines in the sketch the issue is alleviated.
However, the center-lines were created in the sketch and fixed there was only 1 dimension to 1 of the center-lines but it would not let me select any plane to dimension to.
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
UG/NX Museum: http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
What I checked: File > Options > Assembly Load Options
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
Tim Flater
NX Designer
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
I tried that too. I have tried parallel perpendicular inferred horizontal and vertical when I deleted out 1 of the center-lines I was able to use the inferred dimension, but it gave me an angular dimension to the line I selected, I tried selecting the end point of the line, but it would not allow me to place a dimension with that
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
If not, then it might be isolated to the part file or something in that particular file is the culprit.
That would tell you about a setting/default, at least on new parts.
Tim Flater
NX Designer
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
I tried putting in a CSYS at absolute, and moving it to the top of the part history, even before the linked body. Then I set the sketch to the current feature. At this point I am still unable to dimension to any planes with any type of dimension. Then if I reattach the sketch to a plane on the CSYS I am unable to dimension from any of the planes, but able to dimension to the CSYS. All of the datum planes and fixed datum planes higher on the part history are unable to be selected.
It is some setting file but it has to do with how I am making sketches that is different than how everyone else is.
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RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
John Lackowski
Onsite Level 2 NX Support
Chrysler
800 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
I have tried it both ways. This latest one I believe is Sketch in Task Environment
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
UG/NX Museum: http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
I will send the part to GTAC and explain.
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
yes the planes are selectable, this problem only happens when I am in the sketch
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Thanks for everyone's help on this.
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane
As for what to do in the future, in all honesty, I think you will be better served simply avoiding the use of Positioning Dimensions and depend only on Constraint Dimensions. In fact, out-of-the-box the Positioning Dimension icon is hidden and must be explicitly enabled before you can even apply any and with the new 'Direct Sketch' functionality, Positioning Demensions are not even an option as they've been removed altogether when working in that mode.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
UG/NX Museum: http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Can't dimension Sketch to datum plane