Recent content by Hockeyguy

The latest release is 7.2.3 as far as I know.

HI, I am upgrading my Laptop form 32bit to 64bit with a new SSD drive. Does NX 8.5 work with Windows 8 or is Windows 7 a better option? Thank you Hockeyguy

Bump. Still looking for help!!!

Jaydenn, No idea of what I am doing, just following the tutorials that come with NX8.5! Like I said coming from Mastercam so the learning curve is steep! Here is a video of what happened. Any help is greatly appreciated! I would love to take a Siemens course but they do not offer any...

Thanks for the reply but that did not seem to work.

Sorry for all the questions! I am trying to to do the edit the part boundary for the OD finish. I can not select the geometry of the grrove as shown. Also I do not see an Ignore Member check box. See the attached photos...

How do I make my character size stick in drafting? I select my dimensions and set the character height and the next time I use it it defaults back. Thanks in advance! Hockeyguy

Thanks Mark, I will do that! I just had to wait a few seconds for the dots to show up!

Hi, I am trying to work my way through the Manufacturing tutorials, I have only programed in Mastercam up until this point! So far there are a lot more clicks to make in NX...need to learn the shortcuts! I was doing the the first turning tutorial and I am stuck, it won't let me select the...

Thanks Moudy1! I will look over the videos there.

Hi, We have had NX 8.5 (currently) for a while now and have never set up and posted with it, mostly used it for engineering and drawing. We have been programing with Mastercam X6. I would like to find out more information on building posts for our machines or getting posts created for us. The...

Hi Ben, Thanks for the link, I need the round offset to one side. I can't seem to get that link/ calculator to give me anything when I hit calculate. Thanks Hockeyguy

Hi, I have to layout a square to round sheet metal job and I would like to use NX 7.5 or NX 8. I can draw the top (round ring) and the bottom (square outline) but how do I join them together? I am making the part out of 0.025" Stainless steel, 2 sections for ease of manufacturing. Any help...

Hi, I have taken the Siemens course "Introduction to NX for Experienced Users" this covers only the Cad side of the software. What courses should I look into for the CAM side of NX 8.0 or 7.5? I am currently programming with Mastercam X6 and we would like to switch to NX. Also is there a...

Hi, I am looking to upgrade my desktop here at work. I know Dell has recommendations based on the software but I would like some alternatives such as HP. Can I find the HP recommended hardware configurations any where? I am looking at going 64 bit, thoughts. Out in left field is the idea of...