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Exploded views

Exploded views

Exploded views

(OP)
Hi everyone,
I'm using NX10 and have set up some exploded views within my drawing file.
I have created my exploded views and placed them onto the drawing. When I make a change to the explosion and saved the view. I then go into the drawing mode and use update view, but it does not update to what I have modified. I can delete the view and put it back in and then it's correct.
I have named the explosion with the same name as the saved view as I was told this is a good practice.
How can I get the view to update without having to delete it and put it back in? What am I missing here?

RE: Exploded views

Quote (timey)

When I make a change to the explosion and saved the view.

You should not need to save the view after editing the explosion. Perhaps you are inadvertently saving a new view after your edit, which leaves the original in its unedited state - that would explain why it is not updating.

Here's my procedure for creating/editing exploded views:
  • in the modeling application of the drawing file, save a new view for the explosion (view -> operation -> save-as)
  • create a new explosion, apply it to the new view
  • use "edit explosion" to move components around to the desired positions
  • [optional] right click in the graphics window and use "replace view" to change back to an assembled view (such as the TOP view)
  • switch to drafting application, add the new exploded view to drawing
  • to edit the view: switch back to modeling and use "replace view" to switch to the view you saved earlier (if necessary)
  • use "edit explosion" to edit the component positions
  • switch back to assembled view if desired
  • switch to drafting, update the exploded view (if automatic update is turned off)
  • repeat as necessary

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RE: Exploded views

(OP)
Thanks cowski,

I have been doing the same as you explained. I have been saving the view after any modifications to the explosion, but not as a new view.
I actually had the views update okay since I posted. I normally switch views using the Part navigator under model views and not replace view.
Not sure if that makes a difference, but I will pay close attention on what you have provided to me. Thanks again.

RE: Exploded views

(OP)
Okay here is an update on what's actually happening.
I have modified the explosion by using Hide components in view and turned off items I did not want to see.
When I go back to the drawing and update view these items are still there after the update view.
Is this something within the view settings that needs to change?

RE: Exploded views

You use "Hide components in view" only in drafting, not in modelling.
Then update the view & the unwanted components should be removed from the view.

RE: Exploded views

(OP)
I did not know that.
Thanks again.

RE: Exploded views

Another option is to use arrangements for exploded views vs using "Exploded views". I feel we have better display control of the parts vs doing explosions. this is a different way of doing things.

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