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NX 7.5 drafting, exacted edges vs. faceted representation?

NX 7.5 drafting, exacted edges vs. faceted representation?

NX 7.5 drafting, exacted edges vs. faceted representation?

(OP)
What is better solution exacted edges or faceted representation, or how to combine in large assemblies drawing?

RE: NX 7.5 drafting, exacted edges vs. faceted representation?

When creating Drawings, Faceted Representations should ONLY be used for illustration type views, such as a Trimetric view of a large Assembly intended to show what the assembly looks like but which there will never be a need for dimensions, section views or even anything other than fully invisible hidden line view.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
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Cypress, CA
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UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

RE: NX 7.5 drafting, exacted edges vs. faceted representation?

(OP)
Thank you John. I think I will not use it, there is not a single drawing among thousands I work with that match that description you give.

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