Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
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Hello,
When working on complex models, especially objects with wall thicknesses and with multiple bodies which are flush against each other, it is extremely helpful to clip the view in order to see whats happening "inside" the part. You can do this in NX with View > Section > Clip Section. However, the problem is that there seems to be no option to have section curves displayed permanently, that will update as the model changes. You can toggle on Section curves preview, but you can't work on the model while the dialog is open. Or, you can make a copy of the section curves, but they will not update as the model changes.
I don't need "real" curves, just curves that act as a visual aid in modeling.
Creo has dynamic section curves, even a crosshatch, displayed as you work with the model. Does NX have something similar?
When working on complex models, especially objects with wall thicknesses and with multiple bodies which are flush against each other, it is extremely helpful to clip the view in order to see whats happening "inside" the part. You can do this in NX with View > Section > Clip Section. However, the problem is that there seems to be no option to have section curves displayed permanently, that will update as the model changes. You can toggle on Section curves preview, but you can't work on the model while the dialog is open. Or, you can make a copy of the section curves, but they will not update as the model changes.
I don't need "real" curves, just curves that act as a visual aid in modeling.
Creo has dynamic section curves, even a crosshatch, displayed as you work with the model. Does NX have something similar?
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Tim Flater
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RE: Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 8.0.3.4
Win7 Pro x64 SP1
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB
RE: Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 8.0.3.4
Win7 Pro x64 SP1
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB
RE: Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
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RE: Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
To help differentiate between the bodies, I change the color option to "body color" (found in the "cap settings" section of the dialog). Of course for this to be effective, the bodies in the file have to be of different colors...
I also like to turn on the "show interference" option (using the default red color).
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RE: Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
Perhaps this is a good time to use the 'random color display' option. When you turn this on, it will temporarily assign a different color for each body in the file. It can be found in Preferences -> Visualization -> color/font -> random color. Turn it off to return to your original, exciting color scheme.
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RE: Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
I 'rediscovered' an option today that may be just what you want. Expand the 'sections' folder in the assembly navigator and check the box next to your saved section. Temporary curves will be displayed through the section. I think they even update as you make changes. You can even display the curves when the section cut itself is not displayed.
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RE: Dynamic Clip Section Curves?
In my case the "Sections" item in the assembly navigator was not visible, so it needed to be turned on by right clicking "Descriptive part name" and turning on "Include Sections".
Thanks again!
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