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Use dimension from sketch in drafting

Use dimension from sketch in drafting

Use dimension from sketch in drafting

(OP)
Hello!
I used to work with ProEngineer before I started with Nx. In ProE there was a useful function where you could show sketch-dimensions in drafting mode, is there a similar function in Nx?
I´m using Nx 6.

RE: Use dimension from sketch in drafting

Yes, there is.

After placing your Drawing views, go to...

Insert -> Feature Parameters...

...and in the hierarchical list of models and features expand the levels until you get to the sketch whose dimensions you wish to see on the drawing.  Select it, press MB2 on your mouse and then select the view which you wish to see the dimensions in.  Once the dimensions are visible and active you can manually move their origins until you get the desired appearance and arrangement.

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: Use dimension from sketch in drafting

Hello John,
I tried this in NX6.0.5.3 and it did not display the dimensions from the sketch.  I did:

Insert->
Feature Parameters->
"select sketch"->
MB2->
"select view"->
MB2->

NX6 though for a bit but nothing happened.  Checked visible in view and everything is turned on.   

UG NX3/NX4/NX6
Vericut 5/6/7
AutoCAD LT

RE: Use dimension from sketch in drafting

The 'plane' of the view selected has to match (be parallel to) the 'plane' of the Sketch.

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.
 

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