Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
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While performing many modeling moves, such as copying a block using point to point move, or performing a split block, the result is an association between the two objects. So If I move either of the blocks the other comes along for the ride. The work around has been to remove the parameters from the blocks after creation. It is very annoying that they wouldn't provide a way to turn this automatic association off. Pretty short sighted if you ask me.
I had asked Siemens if they could at least give the option of turning of the automatic association for future releases. I just installed Nx11 (per GM dictate) and the association is still there and I can't find where I can turn it off.
I had asked Siemens if they could at least give the option of turning of the automatic association for future releases. I just installed Nx11 (per GM dictate) and the association is still there and I can't find where I can turn it off.





RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
Try holding your ALT key down while moving them.
Jerry J.
UGV5-NX11
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
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RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
Move parents is necessary and automatically done (a message pops up telling you this will be done UNLESS the message has been permanently disabled) whether the user selects it or not on the Move dialog.
In the past use of Primitives were cautioned for the issues they caused downstream, to the point that they were being considered for complete removal from the software. Yes, they are fast and convenient but very often can be the wrong tools for the job.
Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 11.0.1.11 MP4
Win7 Enterprise x64 SP1
Intel Core i7 2.5GHz 16GB RAM
4GB NVIDIA Quadro K3100M
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
NX 11.0.1.11 Windows 10
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
I don't think so, or else he wouldn't be concerned with what's going on downstream.
In regards to history free, I don't even have those toggles in NX11. I did in NX9. Not sure if those were removed, moved or if it's something that's been disabled to my company's install/customization.
Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 11.0.1.11 MP4
Win7 Enterprise x64 SP1
Intel Core i7 2.5GHz 16GB RAM
4GB NVIDIA Quadro K3100M
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
It only exists in history free files from earlier versions.
I too have been wondering over the absence of an "associative" button in the Split body function. -Sometimes it's so much faster working without non parametric... ( "Modeling with an axe and a shovel")
Layer Copy creates "dead" copies.
Regards,
Tomas
Regards
Tomas
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
History free mode has been removed as of NX 11.
@dennisbruce
Many commands have an "associative" option in the settings section of the dialog. If you create a block with an associative origin it will move with the parent until you change or remove the association. The split body command is a bit of an odd case, it has done a complete 180°. It used to remove all the parameters from your model, resulting in 2 dumb bodies. Around NX 6, they made the command associative and now it has no option to turn off the associativity. If you need to split a body and move the halves around independently, consider using an assembly structure. You could create a reference set for each half, add them to an assembly and move them where needed.
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RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
Anyway, we have been using UG since Nx16. We don't require the use of parameter based modeling. We design and build tools for GM general assembly and body shop. Using split block has always been a quicker method.
Anyway, thanks again everyone, I appreciate your quick responses, it saved me a lot of time, and now moving forward we can reduce the impact that unwanted association has inflicted on our productivity. ;)
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 11.0.1.11 MP4
Win7 Enterprise x64 SP1
Intel Core i7 2.5GHz 16GB RAM
4GB NVIDIA Quadro K3100M
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
They do that from time to time - always has been an annoyance.
Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 11.0.1.11 MP4
Win7 Enterprise x64 SP1
Intel Core i7 2.5GHz 16GB RAM
4GB NVIDIA Quadro K3100M
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
Was there a reason for removing history free modeling? I've used it in the past when there were direct modeling techniques only available in history free.
NX 11.0.1.11 Windows 10
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Nx11, Is there a way to turn of the associativity while modeling?