usage of NX layers
usage of NX layers
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Hello all
I have a basic question about the usage of layers.
I am fairly a new user to NX ( 6 months of experience).Previously I am a solid works user for 2 years.
My work mostly involves analysis, so I draw my models and use synchronous tools extensively ( these tools are really awesome) to idealize them.
Now I am also going to draft them into shop drawings.We do have large assemblies.
My question is, in NX 7.5 there is show/hide feature.Still do we need to use layers to control the visibility or selectivity while drawing the model or in drafting? Can I manage with show/hide feature all the way from model to drawing without bothering with layers? For some reason I don't know I don't like the concept of layers.
I never used layers in solidworks. I am also not pro user of autocad ( I know there is a layers concept in autocad).
I have a basic question about the usage of layers.
I am fairly a new user to NX ( 6 months of experience).Previously I am a solid works user for 2 years.
My work mostly involves analysis, so I draw my models and use synchronous tools extensively ( these tools are really awesome) to idealize them.
Now I am also going to draft them into shop drawings.We do have large assemblies.
My question is, in NX 7.5 there is show/hide feature.Still do we need to use layers to control the visibility or selectivity while drawing the model or in drafting? Can I manage with show/hide feature all the way from model to drawing without bothering with layers? For some reason I don't know I don't like the concept of layers.
I never used layers in solidworks. I am also not pro user of autocad ( I know there is a layers concept in autocad).





RE: usage of NX layers
I've been using UG/NX for nearly 35 years and at one time layers were almost the only tool we had to 'segregate' what back then was individual pieces of data, 'models' were made of lines and arcs and an occasional surface, but there were no solids, assemblies were basically parts merged together into a single files, Drawings were a collection of modeling views, etc. And since the resulting deliverable was almost always a Drawing, layers were absolutely necessary to manage the types and amount of data which made-up Drawings in those days. However, today there many more tools, such as Hide/Show, Embedded Sketches in Child Features, Components and Reference Sets, Assembly Arrangements, etc. that it's very possible to manage the visibility and availability of objects without having to depend on something which in my honest (and personal) opinion is as outdated as 'layers'. Now before anyone jumps down my throat, layers are still fully supported and will continue to be into the foreseeable future and there are still a few things which they may allow you to do which can and does have value. However, that being said, before I automatically took a lot of time worrying about Layer Standards, naming schemes, allocations, etc. I would look at the other more modern 'tools' first.
Anyway, I hope this helps and doesn't confuse you. And if anyone else out there, who's spending their time using NX in real-world production environments and you have your own opinions and advice, please feel free to give us your 2-cents worth as well.
John R. Baker, P.E.
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Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
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RE: usage of NX layers
Because "placing" an object on a different layer will keep it invisible ( If that is the purpose) and then the Hide/ Show can be used as a working tool to quickly hide/show things whilst working.
For example , i am designing something that needs a few surfaces, curves and a few datums to complete, whilst working it's nice to hide the datums I don't need for the moment and be able to as quickly show them again.
Then when that feature is completed and i start the next i can "permanently hide" by moving the surfaces/curves/datums to a invisible layer and allow the next feature use the Hide/show option.
2 Cents.
If my model starts becoming complicated, most often happens when creating freeform models, such that i have many surfaces built and trimmed from many curves each, it's kind of nice to be able to place the construction objects on individual layers such that i can make a specific set visible / isolate an area. See the attached image...
Regards,
Tomas
RE: usage of NX layers
This has been around since at least UG V5 (when I started), only under a differnt name "Blank and Unblank", unless you are speaking of hide/show in view.
RE: usage of NX layers
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: usage of NX layers
CATIA V5 R20
PC-DMIS 2011 MR1
RE: usage of NX layers
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: usage of NX layers
RE: usage of NX layers
RE: usage of NX layers
RE: usage of NX layers
CATIA V5 R20
PC-DMIS 2011 MR1
RE: usage of NX layers
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Bill
RE: usage of NX layers
can you explain the difference between group and sketch group.
Apart that sketch group can be created only in sketch environment, they have the same context command and behavior.
I would like sketch group as in Pro-E, SolidWorks and SolidEdge.
Thank you...
Using NX 8 and TC8.3
RE: usage of NX layers
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.