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Automatically fill title block of drawing template

Automatically fill title block of drawing template

Automatically fill title block of drawing template

(OP)
I searched the forum trying to figure out how to get the title block in my template filled automatically and found this link:
http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=228567

I followed what John suggested and could not proceed at

Quote (John)

selecting the 'component' of the master part model as the 'object' (make sure you select the component and not the body).

The problem is there is no option for me to select "component" of the master part model. I can only select views in the created drawing.

Anybody shed light?

RE: Automatically fill title block of drawing template

(OP)
No success so far.
John, can you help?

RE: Automatically fill title block of drawing template

What version of NX are you using? And exactly what sort of information are you looking to add to the Drawing title block?

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: Automatically fill title block of drawing template

(OP)
NX8.5
drawing number, drawing name, sheet size, scale, sheet number...

RE: Automatically fill title block of drawing template

Have you select the assembly navigator first?

RE: Automatically fill title block of drawing template

Most of these items can be covered by creating your Drawing Title Block using what's called 'Automatic Text'. You can find how to use these by going to the NX Help files and look in...

Home -> CAD -> Drafting -> Drawing Automation -> Adding attributes to drawing templates

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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