Smart balloons
Smart balloons
(OP)
I want to add an "Identification Symbol" (aka Balloon) to a drawing without the need for a parts list.
The thread linked below suggests this is quite complex but hints at the possibility of a link with Teamcentre.
http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=378748
Would anyone know if there is a way to recall the item number (or "Find No.") from Teamcentre?
With my most optimistic hat on I'm wondering whether you might be able to type something like <@....Find_No> into the text field and it populates the appropriate Teamcentre info. I'm sure that's way too simple though!
Any help appreciated.
Jon
NX 7.5.5.4
TC 8
The thread linked below suggests this is quite complex but hints at the possibility of a link with Teamcentre.
http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=378748
Would anyone know if there is a way to recall the item number (or "Find No.") from Teamcentre?
With my most optimistic hat on I'm wondering whether you might be able to type something like <@....Find_No> into the text field and it populates the appropriate Teamcentre info. I'm sure that's way too simple though!
Any help appreciated.
Jon
NX 7.5.5.4
TC 8





RE: Smart balloons
you still , to my knowledge, need a partslist.
In NX , the "engine" for the update and sync of ID symbols is a partslist, even if you run under Teamcenter.
but then normally the partslist is a slave to the TC Bom. ( default the partslist update the attribute "callout" and Callout in turn is synchronized to TC Find No.)
The trick is to create a partslist and thereby have the id symbols update, and then in some way hide the partslist.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Smart balloons
www.nxjournaling.com
RE: Smart balloons
I like that ... "It should be pretty simple , ... but,".
I'll have a look at the journal although not delved into the journal world much so am a little fearful of breaking something!
Yes we are on NX7.5 but soon to jump to NX10.
No doubt this issue is resolved in NX10!!!
RE: Smart balloons
Of course the parts list must once be setup as to your requirements, but that's a one time job.
We have different parts list templates in a specific "palette" in the "resource bar", then it's drag-drop from there to the drawing. Done.
( One can place the partslist outside the drawing, then it will not be plotted.)
Regards,
Tomas