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    NX 12 - Extrude dialog settings stuck on Sheet instead of Solid

    For some reason, Extrude/Revolve settings are defaulting to Body Type = Sheet instead of Solid. This happens randomly and I can't figure out where to fix it. Happens to other users also from time to time. Is there something in Customer Defaults? I can't seem to find it. It is a nuisance...
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    Hole Callout for a hole that is both countersunk and counterbored.

    Thanks for your input. I actually added a 2nd hole (countersinked) to the counterbored hole. Then on my hole callout for the counter bored hole (PMI Hole Callout - no choosing drafting symbols manually), I added appended text which is linked to the parameters of the countersunk hole...
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    Hole Callout for a hole that is both countersunk and counterbored.

    Hi NX Users, I have a case of a hole that is both countersunk and counterbored. In NX 12, since you can't create it in one hole feature, I am wondering what the proper way to dimension such a hole is. In the example, I have added the chamfer to the counterbored hole to represent the...
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    NX12 - Title Block Help

    Yes, we have drawings with older titleblocks (pre NX9?) that we have to update when we revise those drawings. If you open your template with the good titleblock, you can copy it, and paste it into the preexisting drawing sheet of your current model. You might have to use the origin tool to...
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    NX 12: Using KF to build an assembly from a selection of component parts

    Hi, I have some old NX2 era KF code (dfa<->dlg) that uses the ug_component class to create a simple assembly by placing the parts in an assembly by absolute positioning. For example: . . (Child) assemble_comm_slot: { Class, ug_component; File_Name,if (comm_slot:="10-100-Base-T") then...
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    Filtering out components in Sub assemblies, what is the best practice?

    I have seen many threads on here where John Baker tries to drive home the point of not using reference sets in assemblies. And I understand the reasoning (Example: https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=307788) So what I want to know is what process do you follow instead to filter out...
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    NX12 Arrangements in user defined model views

    GTAC says no, so you have to use explosions.
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    NX12 Arrangements in user defined model views

    Hi, So now in my assembly I have some different arrangements created. Is it possible to control which arrangement is displayed in a particular model view? I am creating several model views beyond that default TRI/ISO/Front/Back/Top/Bottom/Left/Right... and adding PMI to my new views for...
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    NX 12, top level components not following lower level assembly arrangement.

    Super awesome thanks. I think I have got it now. Have to focus hard on which constraints you need to make arrangement specific and which components to override the position on. Now if only my splines in the top level assembly (cables) would move properly too. I suppose with true electrical...
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    NX 12, top level components not following lower level assembly arrangement.

    So somehow by the arrangement names being the same makes them linked? I must be missing something.
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    NX 12, top level components not following lower level assembly arrangement.

    Ok, I think you have convinced me. Now the problem is when I try to apply it to the top level (level 0), I can't seem to move the individual components down in level 2 in my new arrangement. Even when the selection scope is set at "Entire Assembly". The move command only wants to select the...
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    NX 12, top level components not following lower level assembly arrangement.

    So you are saying that my top level arrangement drives lower level arrangement? I don't see in the documentation how that works. Anyways, after studying it further, I had some improper constraints, so I got it working now from the bottom up, at least for now. Now the issue I have is with...
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    NX 12, top level components not following lower level assembly arrangement.

    Hi, I have an assembly. Three levels. Lowest level is a piano hinge (two components, each hinge half). I have an arrangement in this assembly "hinge open" and "hinge closed". Next assembly level up is an enclosure sub assembly. A box with a lid, joined by the hinge. At this level, I...
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    Hole Callout Format Settings, Where is it?

    By golly I think we have found it. So I need to go into each of my template files and set it there I guess. Thanks for helping me track that down.
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    Hole Callout Format Settings, Where is it?

    Even in drafting the customer default settings are not working for the prefix/suffix symbols. I have never figured out how to get it right like it was in the legacy Feature...
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