How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
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Hello everybody,
I have the necessity to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets, one for each customer who wants to customize the standard parts thread, but I can't figure out how to "tell" the program which spreadsheets it must use.
I have the necessity to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets, one for each customer who wants to customize the standard parts thread, but I can't figure out how to "tell" the program which spreadsheets it must use.





RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
BSP Costumer A
BSP Costumer B
BSP General
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RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
Ronald van den Broek
Senior Application Engineer
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd
NX9 / TC10.1.2
Building new PLM environment from Scratch using NX11 / TC11
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RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
I've already used the following enviroment variable:
But none of them is used to set which spreadsheet must be used, can you help me?
RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
Regards,
Tomas
RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
you have only 2 options, and if there is more please tell-me:
or you categorize on the same file various types of thread ex:
BSP Costumer A
BSP Costumer B
(....)
or you have a _var file for each costumer / diferent threads (and in this way you have to have the thread links defined proper )
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RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
I try to tell you how I manage the problem now.
I've created different batch files for each customer and in those bat files I used already the moldwizard enviroment variables so I can choose the folder that I want.
So if I use the customer A bat, NX will work using MOLDWIZARD A folder,
if I use the customer B bat, NX will work using MOLDWIZARD B folder and so on...
but for me this is not the best solution.
thank you
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RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
The tap drill size for a 1/4-20 thread can vary a little based on the percentage of full thread you want to achieve, but in 98.3% of the cases using a #7 (.201) drill for the tap drill will suffice?
Since there is only 1 variable pointing to the thread files, your startup batch file for different customer settings is the best way to go. The option of writing a script to change the setting mid session would also work, if NX will pick up on the changed value.
I think what Vegetagaru is saying is to have multiple entries in your treads.dat file for the same size, but different values.
Drill callout TapDia HoleDia
Cust1-1/4-20 .250 .201
Cust2-1/4-20 .250 .199
Cust3-1/4-20 .250 .207
(rest of data columns not shown)
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RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
the XLS var file is located at MOLDWIZARD/MW_VAR/mw_var.xls
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RE: How to use several thread_standard_dat spreadsheets
enter the thread sizes in part families excel sheet as shown in attached picture.
Thanks,
Saikumar.