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    NX 8.5 using subtract function

    Hello all, I was wondering how the subtract function works when cutting a ring around a sphere? The trick is, is that the ring needs to be altered 40 degrees in one direction and 20 degrees in another... I have attached a pic of the resulting line. I just don't know how they did it by using the...
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    NX 7.5 - geodesic

    Anyone, I was wondering if there is a type of command in NX that would help create a geodesic ball using triangles? Or, are there tutorials or directions on how to create such a shape in NX? Anyone have suggestions on where to start?? Thanks!
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    NX 7.5 lofting command

    John, My appologies. The reason for my response was due to the fact that the attached model was hollow, when I should have stated that the part must be a solid piece. Thank you for your help, I will use the 'Surface thru Curves' function as you suggested!
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    NX 7.5 lofting command

    I guess so. Through curves is probably it, I haven't tried it yet. Here is a pic to describe what I was trying to do (simple case). http://moiusers.blogspot.com/2012/11/introductory-tutorials-07a-07b-lofty.html
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    NX 7.5 lofting command

    Does anyone know if NX has a loft command? A loft command is similar to a sweep, but without having to draw a path/guideline for the sweep to follow. For example, you can draw a square on one X-Y plane and then a circle 20 in away on another X-Y plane, and using a loft command, you can extrude...
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