Create Associative 3D Geometry
Create Associative 3D Geometry
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I am working on exhaust pipelines, brake lines, fuel lines, etc. We are currently using smart curves to create these lines in 3D space. Has anyone found a way in NX to keep the curves associative so that when you modify a curve, that the curves connected to that modified curve updates?
I tried putting it all in one sketch, but I was unsuccessful. The only other way I could think of, is to create a sketch for the different planes these curves may lie on.
I tried putting it all in one sketch, but I was unsuccessful. The only other way I could think of, is to create a sketch for the different planes these curves may lie on.





RE: Create Associative 3D Geometry
Once your two 2D layout sketches have been created on 'planes' normal to each other, then use the...
Insert -> Curve from Curves -> Combined Porjection...
...function to create the final path. If you create this curve using the Associative option, then editing either or both of the sketches will update the 3D path.
John R. Baker, P.E.
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RE: Create Associative 3D Geometry
RE: Create Associative 3D Geometry
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: Create Associative 3D Geometry