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NX8 Attribute problem
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NX8 Attribute problem

NX8 Attribute problem

(OP)
I am having a problem with drawing attributes.
I created a boarder drawing file with attributes in the files properties for use in the title block. (ie CUSTOMER; DATE; SHRINKAGE; etc.)
In the title block I created text: <W@CUSTOMER>; <W@DATE> etc.
This works great.
In another file, I created the models needed and created the required drawing views and attributes.
I imported the drawing boarder and title block but the title block text did not change to the current attribute data.
In the boarder file the titlte block text changed to <WRef1*0@CUSTOMER>; <WRef1*0@DATE> etc.
In the part file, all the title block text was <WRef2*0@CUSTOMER>; WRef2*0@DATE>; etc.
I found that when I edited the text and deleted the Ref2*0 the text changed to the proper attribute values and when I went back to edit it, it was changed to <WRef1*0@CUSTOMER>; etc
This used to work in NX5 and did not have the Ref1*0 added to the text.
I would bring in the boarder/title block file and the title block text changed to the attribute values with no problems.
Is there a way to get this to work again, or am I just out of luck?
Thank you.

RE: NX8 Attribute problem

It works fine for me. Perhaps you should call GTAC as I suspect that you're not using your Drawing templates properly.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX8 Attribute problem

After much investigation trying to get our templates set up in Teamcener and calls to GTAC we have figured out this is a bug with NX8. I don't remember the IR for this but I will post it on Monday.

One work around I have found is to create a new sheet and all the attributes populate properly. Sheet one still maintains the "template" attributes. I then delete Sheet-1.

HTH,
Ryan

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Ryan Gudorf
CAD/CAM Supervisor
Budde Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
305 Leo St.
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. 45404
Tel: 937.224.0868
Fax: 937.224.1356
http://www.buddesheetmetal.com

RE: NX8 Attribute problem

Note that I'm currently running NX 8.0.3.2, the second development phase of what's expected to be a four phase implementation cycle for the NX 8.0.3 MR (Maintenance Release), currently planned for release in late Summer/early Fall.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX8 Attribute problem

@RAGudorf, what was the IR number that you logged?
I have a customer with the same exact problem that we'd like to log.

Anthony Galante
Technical Resource Coordinator

NX4.0.4MP10, NX5.0.6, NX6.0.5, NX7.0.1, NX7.5.0-> NX7.5.5 & NX8.0.0 -> NX8.0.2, NX8.5p15

RE: NX8 Attribute problem

(OP)
Thanks to all for the help.
RAGudorf - That works, just a little cumbersome. Still waiting for the IR number.
JohnRBaker - Not acctually using a template, but will check that out and see if it works better. Will also check with 8.0.3.2

RE: NX8 Attribute problem

Note that my comment about 'NX 8.0.3.2' was that is was a development phase (I'm now running NX 8.0.3.3 so we're getting closer) and that the actual NX 8.0.3 MR will not be available for couple of months yet.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX8 Attribute problem

I apologize for the delay...

PR 6709854

HTH,
Ryan

--
Ryan Gudorf
CAD/CAM Supervisor
Budde Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
305 Leo St.
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. 45404
Tel: 937.224.0868
Fax: 937.224.1356
http://www.buddesheetmetal.com

RE: NX8 Attribute problem

(OP)
Thanks. Appreciate it.

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