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  1. FXjohn

    Best and clearest way to insert images into NX ?

    you're better off making the titleblock in UG, exporting a PDF, and then combining them in another program.
  2. FXjohn

    images in titleblocks

    we are migrating from 7.5 to 8.0, thanks I will look at your videos
  3. FXjohn

    images in titleblocks

    here is the picturehttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=1eccd5b7-53f8-471e-b694-9119a628b50f&file=t-block_test.JPG
  4. FXjohn

    images in titleblocks

    How do I nest images, sch as the third angle projection symbol as shown? (see picture)
  5. FXjohn

    Can this be made in the sheet metal package?

    For the most part I'd be satisfied with a flat pattern, even if it was just wirefrane. the system doesn't seem to be able to unfold dents or the wall corners. I will look into the progressive die module
  6. FXjohn

    Can this be made in the sheet metal package?

    I have NX 7.5 NX sheet metal application. take a look at this picture http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=b5b5c0d1-dbb7-4207-b383-a3d2aafb284e&file=NGE_Puzzle-Piece_Design_11_5-29-2014.jpg
  7. FXjohn

    V5-importing a step file with assembly structure from NX and keeping it an asm (product)

    It was in the settings in NX. edit it to as saved. never mind
  8. FXjohn

    V5-importing a step file with assembly structure from NX and keeping it an asm (product)

    Has anyone done much of this? so far I can get an assembly, but it doesn't seem to bring along the children in the original NX file that were in other directories. just the components from the same directory as the assembly itself I start a blank product and use insert existing component and...
  9. FXjohn

    making a helical half sphere ?

    thanks, FrankSwinks. good work
  10. FXjohn

    making a helical half sphere ?

    hey that is a good idea, thank you
  11. FXjohn

    making a helical half sphere ?

    here is the UG filehttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=1bd4a37f-8706-4e12-ab6f-fa0d4a7492a1&file=wire_cover.prt
  12. FXjohn

    making a helical half sphere ?

    I'm trying to make a design out of helical wrapped wire that makes a cylinder and the ends in a half sphere. I;m not sure how to apply the law curve function to do that. NX 7.5 see attached picture and UG file thanks
  13. FXjohn

    Easiest way to draw minimal box around odd shaped part?

    actually it doesn't work so good. since it's skewed in 3D it doesn't draw the smallest possible box
  14. FXjohn

    Easiest way to draw minimal box around odd shaped part?

    That works great! thank you very much, Joyce
  15. FXjohn

    Easiest way to draw minimal box around odd shaped part?

    I don't have an advanced assembly license but I need to figure out how to draw a part with the minimal XYZ box so I can package it. what's the easiest way to do it? UGNX 7.5.2.5 see attachment, and thank you very much

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