Creating new layers
Creating new layers
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This should be a really easy one ( I hope )... How do I create new layers in NX 8.0?
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RE: Creating new layers
Ronald van den Broek
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RE: Creating new layers
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RE: Creating new layers
- double click a layer in the list (change the filter to "all layers" if necessary)
- enter a number from 1 to 256 in the work layer text input box and press enter
In the same dialog you can create new layer "categories" (labels for your own use). Create a new category then right click a layer and choose "add to category". A category may contain multiple layers; a layer may belong to multiple categories.www.nxjournaling.com
RE: Creating new layers
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RE: Creating new layers
Intergraph IDMS had 1024, as did Anvil 5000 and AutoTrol, I think. Of course the legacy of Unigraphics is Hanratty code prior to him writing the Anvil series. Autotrol was also legacy Hanratty code.
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RE: Creating new layers
While in some people's minds, layers are themselves a bit antiquated, even if you ARE using them today as we expect people to do so (which includes NOT using them to organize Assemblies), 256 should prove to be more than enough.
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RE: Creating new layers
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RE: Creating new layers
RE: Creating new layers
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RE: Creating new layers
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RE: Creating new layers
RE: Creating new 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: Creating new layers
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RE: Creating new layers
Being one of the OKOTB (Old Kids On The Block) that layering for components was done prior to V10. With V10, we looked at converting the program and decided it was not worth the effort with the way Assemblies work compared with A&C of V9 and prior.
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RE: Creating new layers
Thanks
RE: Creating new layers
The options found when selecting the 'Component Groups in Part' item and pressing MB3 are simply for setting-up what can be described as 'filters' or rules for controlling the behavior of a Component Group. For example, you might set a size rule which will automatically collect all components smaller than a certain size in that Group, even if they are added to the Assembly later on. Or you might set up a rule looking for a certain attribute value, such as 'Material = Steel' or 'Vendor = Acme Corp'. Also, once created, you can use these same rules to add additional Components to an existing group or you can simply use the 'Copy & Paste' method.
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.