Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
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We do a lot of sheet metal and therefor export geo's and dxf's sometimes a dozen times a day or so and there are a dozen of us.
It is a complete waste of time to think that 144 times a day someone has to browse to a new directory especially with the network latency problems with Windows 7.
Where can we set these default directories? Most programs have a simple interface for this. Our cad administrator has looked everywhere and even several Siemens experts have not been able to tell us.
thanks!
It is a complete waste of time to think that 144 times a day someone has to browse to a new directory especially with the network latency problems with Windows 7.
Where can we set these default directories? Most programs have a simple interface for this. Our cad administrator has looked everywhere and even several Siemens experts have not been able to tell us.
thanks!
NX 8.0.1.5





RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
I don't think you will find exactly what you are looking for, but you may be able to figure something out with what is there.
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
Sorry I can't be of any more assistance, but it's a nudge in the right direction.
Cheers
Si
Best regards
Simon NX7.5.4.4 MP8 - TC 8 www.jcb.com
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
The journal is a ridiculous solution IMO. Thanks for the idea though; it's not your fault. Every other CAD program has a simple drop down list and you save it in your template file, workspace file, etc.
NX 8.0.1.5
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
What you can do is put a shortcut folder in that location that takes the individual user to the directory that you want.
As far as DXF's go have you tired the external translator for NX ? maybe things will work better there:
START -> ALL PROGRAMS -> UGNX8 -> TRANSLATORS -> DXFDWG -> EXPORT
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
NX 8.0.1.5
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
It can't be too difficult to point it to a fix location.
In case you are looking for a similar thing, try the radial arrow in the top left corner of the dialog box; this will reset your export directory to the directory where the prt is.
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RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
NX 8.0.1.5
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
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, NX8.5p21
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
Your request can be done only with the file open.
NX doesn't have different type of file extensions, so sheetmetal parts are equal as assemblies, drawings and common parts.
If you desire a program that intercepts all sheetmetal parts and export your flat-patterns, you have to write a program.
Remember that in NX you can create sheetmetal part without flat-pattern.
Flat-pattern is an extra feature that you have to add at the end of you project.
Thank you...
Using NX 8 and TC9.1
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
Cuba, when we are happy with the parts we export the flat pattern to our M drive for laser/ trubend / etc. programming. I realize they are just prt files and you have to have it open and it be the work file of course... I am just trying to save keystrokes, time and errors on something we do a lot of. Most have been using "other" programs where all of the default inport and export directories were set up once and forgotten.
Hopefully a Siemens employee will chime in and admit this is all ludicrous and they will build it into the command since it is fairly new anyway.
NX 8.0.1.5
RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
If you want to get Siemens attention, the best way is to call GTAC and have them open an enhancement request (ER). Members of the forum can also contact GTAC and add their names to the list. The more customers request a feature, the more "weight" the request will have and it will move to the top of the list.
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RE: Setting default export directories for geo flat patterns and dxfs
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