Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
(OP)
Working Master Model Drawing.
Is there a way when to change a Drawing Dimension and automatically the expression of the 3D Model is also changed?
Or with other words, toc change my model in the drawing.
Thanks in Advance, Peter
Is there a way when to change a Drawing Dimension and automatically the expression of the 3D Model is also changed?
Or with other words, toc change my model in the drawing.
Thanks in Advance, Peter





RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
I *guess* you could, however, have an interpart expression link between the drawing file and the model file, but then I'm pretty sure that you'd only be able to change the expression in the drawing file - there's no way to have both files able to modify the dimensions on the part.
Hopefully someone else might be able to explain that a bit better :
RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
Then import PMI diemsnion from part
You must enable this functionality in the customer default.
Thank you...
Using NX 8 and PDM RuleDesigner
RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
Check out the NX documentation for "Inherit Sketch Dimension" in the Drafting section.
I'd also suggest including the version of NX you're using whenever you post a question, as it helps us help you if we know that information up front.
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: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
I was thinking of (I think Inventor or Solidworks?) where I think this is a standard function for all parts, rather than seemingly having to set it up for each part you want to do this with as described above.
RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
I tried to follow your advice, but it doesn't work!
MZ7DYJ
RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
You don't necessarily have to set it up for each part. You could use templates or start parts to accomplish getting the reference sets prepared - that's about all that is specifically required other than how one chooses to model the part (sketch or no sketch), in which case a sketch is required for this workflow.
Personally, I've not found a good reason to use this, as you have to really think ahead when sketching for it to work flawlessly in every situation for every part you're going to create.
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: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
I try to use your suggestion:
"Yes, can be done if you have PMI license and convert dimensions that you want to put in the drawing as PMI.
Then import PMI dimensions from part You must enable this functionality in the customer default. "
I have two questions:
1) How should we convert dimensions that we want to put in the drawing as PMI?
2) How should we import PMI dimensions from part?
Can you present us a step-by-step complete procedure?
Thanks!
MZ7DYJ
RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
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RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
Can you please add the Customer Default (NX9), to test.
Thanks in advance.
RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
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RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
John Joyce
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RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
Now, in the rare situation where this is a single, stand alone part that is not (yet) used in any other assembly, you may get away with it (but it would still be poor practice).
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RE: Edit dimension in Drafting -> changes model?
Peter