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Here is a 3-axis post that uses sub programs and the .cdl file to add the user defined events associated with this. I can't upload all the files to go along with this, it keeps failing. John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 2007 Vericut 9.2.2 “Opportunity is missed by most people because it...

Do they still have a calendar? I have not seen one in many years. John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 2007 Vericut 9.2.2 “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” - Thomas Edison

Planar mill uses boundaries to contain the tool path. It is not "Smart" This look like a good application of Cavity Mill, which uses the solid bodies to determine the cut volume. You could still use Cavity Mill to clean up the uncut area by using 3-D In Process Workpiece. John Joyce...

John, Thanks for sharing. I started using UG in 1984 it was called UGI we quickly moved on to UGII. My use was, and still is, programming NC machines. We moved from Uniapt to a graphics system Uni Graphics. Many years later I am still using NX and I have never been unemployed. John Joyce...

Is the layer Visible in View? Not just on or visible but Visible in View John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 2007 Vericut 9.2.2 “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” - Thomas Edison

The tolerance achieved is also a function of quality of the cutting tool. A good tool will not cut well in a bad holder. Tool deflection will affect the quality of the finish and dimensions. The material will need to be considered. Are you cutting aluminum or titanium? Very different...

There is a command line utility called ug_inspect which will provide the history of the file along with other data. From the Start menu select the Siemens NX12 command prompt enter ug_inspect and then the file you want information on. If you get errors like possible part corruption then it is...

There is a Visualization Preference for the CSYS Size on the screen Visualization Preferences - View- Decorations - View Axis ( Easy to find ;-) ) John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 1984 Vericut 9.2.1 “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like...

We have used myigetit.com They have online training material for NX https://myigetit.com/Library/CourseDetails/12043?catID=2&name=NX_11_-_104_Modeling_Training_Course John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 12.02 Vericut 8.2.2 If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster...

It may be a small thing but in some cases you have a space between braces and some do not. }{ vs } { I have seen this change the behavior of TCL. John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 12.02 Vericut 8.2.2 If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses - Henry Ford

I would not go with Post Builder now, Post Configurator is the future. There are several You Tube videos on Post Configurator and Siemens has a channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilzj46_QgN0 John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 12.02 Vericut 8.2.2 If I asked people what they...

Google search results http://www2.me.rochester.edu/courses/ME204/nx_help/en_US/custom/postprocessing/index.html John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 12.02 Vericut 8.2.2 If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses - Henry Ford

Yes I believe it is the intended behavior. You can take the risk of Locking toolpaths, but is it worth it. You can generate the operations in the background. John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 12.02 Vericut 8.2.2 If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses -...

Not sure what you mean by Gauge Check You can test what the Check Geometry value is by using mom_stock_check_geometry. Which may be what your using for GOUGE checking John Joyce Manufacturing Engineer NX 12.02 Vericut 8.2.2 If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster...

Are you using Post Builder? There is a abort command you can add a message to MOM_abort " YOUR MESSAGE HERE " I use it to test for a valid Work Offset # # IF THE WORK OFFSET IS GREATER THAN 6 AND LESS THAN 100 # ABORT WITH MESSAGE # if { $mom_fixture_offset_value > 6 &&...