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Units Error in Title Block and Parts List

Units Error in Title Block and Parts List

Units Error in Title Block and Parts List

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I am using NX 9.

I created an imperial part, a block that is 1" x 2" x 3". These three lengths are defined by variables named HEI, WID and LEN, respectively and those are linked to part attributes of the same name. The variables and attributes in the part file are both defined as Lengths with Inch units.

I have a metric part sheet template that references these attributes in the title block and a metric assembly sheet template that references them in the parts list.

Both files appear to do the conversion from inches to millimeters backwards.

Rather than showing a height of 25.4 (1"*25.4) it shows 0.039370 (1"/25.4). This also happens in the title block.

If I close the part in the assembly navigator and update the tabular note, the values update to the numerical values of the dimensions in the units native to the part file (1", 2" and 3") but revert back if I open the part again.

Any ideas on how to get the values to convert and display correctly would be greatly appreciated. I've attached a video showing what I am experiencing.

I did look at several of the threads in the forum already and they generally recommend using a unitless attribute but in that case I would have to be sure to use a drawing sheet with the same units as a part file; a situation that is not an issue for me. I'm only running into issues if I mix units between the part and drawing file.

Thanks,

Matt

Matt Steenwyk
Mechanical Engineer/Project Lead
Disher
www.disher.com

RE: Units Error in Title Block and Parts List

Sounds like a bug in the software. You should contact GTAC so they can open a ticket to get it fixed.

www.nxjournaling.com

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