User Define Sketches with a Spread Sheet
User Define Sketches with a Spread Sheet
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Hi Guys,
We often create models using off the shelf steel sections (I-beams, channels etc). Is it possible to create user define sketch sections using a spreadsheet containing the dimensions - much like you can with Part Families?
Cheers,
Alex
NX7.5
We often create models using off the shelf steel sections (I-beams, channels etc). Is it possible to create user define sketch sections using a spreadsheet containing the dimensions - much like you can with Part Families?
Cheers,
Alex
NX7.5





RE: User Define Sketches with a Spread Sheet
John R. Baker, P.E.
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RE: User Define Sketches with a Spread Sheet
I was unaware of the Machinery Library. I have now installed both ANSI Inch and Metric Reuse Libraries, however I am unable to drag any sections into my model. I have tried dragging onto a plane, into a regular sketch as well as into the sketch task environment. I have also tried using the 'Insert' command from the section RMB.
I am however able to insert section from the "2D Section Library".
I have also noticed that my Library folder structure is slightly different to yours:
UDF Library -> Machinery Library->ANSI Metric.
The library itself is installed here:
C:\Program Files\UGS\Machinery Library\ANSI Metric
Cheers,
Alex
RE: User Define Sketches with a Spread Sheet
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.