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Non standard arrays

Non standard arrays

Non standard arrays

(OP)
is there a simple method for non-standard arrays? We have keys in an array pattern around the shaft of the cylinder and the keys lie at 13, 42.5, 64, 87, 113.25. In Ideas there was a way of placing commas between the angles and achieving this in one step. Is there a method for this in NX or a program to get this in less steps. Thanks

NX 6.0.5.3 in Windows 7
Mechanical designer

RE: Non standard arrays

This is supported as part of the Pattern Feature enhancements made in NX 8.0.

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: Non standard arrays

(OP)
Nothing in NX 6.0? We're suppose to be updating to NX 8.0 in the new year can't wait.

NX 6.0.5.3 in Windows 7
Mechanical designer

RE: Non standard arrays

Not using arrays. You'll have to created each keyway as an explicit feature although you could use 'Copy & Paste' or UDF's (User Defined Features) to make the task a bit less tedious by leveraging the original keyway feature and simply placing it multiple times.

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: Non standard arrays

(OP)
We have been using separate arrays for each key way all referenced the the original. Then any changes will be transferred. It was just a question to see if there is a better way but we'll have to wait until our update. Thanks John.

NX 6.0.5.3 in Windows 7
Mechanical designer

RE: Non standard arrays

Yes, I should said, "Not using a single array."

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.

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