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I know this is simple, but I have been in Shanghai for two weeks and I am burnt out. If it is given that a box size is 25 liters and I need to control the L,W, & H what is the best way to set up the expresions. I want to be able to change any one of the 3 and the other two would update. Sorry...

I have an excel spreadsheet with the XYZ values of 52,000 points. I would like to create these points in NX3 to create a surface. What is the best way to do this? Surely there is a way to use the spreadsheet function to get this completed. Thanks, Dave

I understand what you are saying, I have done this many time before. The question I have is in NX3 is there any way to generate a macro that will also "class select". Using the tab button does not work.

I don't think your macro will work in NX3. I understand about recording the key strokes, but my question was more specific, as in what would be the key strokes for the above command.

I am trying to set up one of my buttons on my space ball to move objects to a layer. I know I can do the alt+R+M, but i also want the macro to select "class select" and "type". any sugestions? Thanks, Dave

I work for a tier 1 supplier to GM. I am being asked to start designing our components with the absolute 0,0,0 at a given point on our component. I have always designed our components in vehicle position. The way I look at this, if I follow this request when GM drops my component into Team...

What is a "Shell File" and how is it used? They seem to have no data or geometry in them. Thanks

I am using NX3 on a HP nw8240 and it crashes many times a day. Has anyone else ran into this? Also when I use the gradiant background, parts of it remain black. thanks, Dave

Easy Dude, GM just moved to NX3 the 5th of this month. At least GMNA, SGM, and GM Holden

I have a hexagon pattern that I need to add taper to. The model is unparameterized model. The hex is 5mm wide and 2.5mm deep. The problem is that there is about 500 of these hexagons that all need draft. A number of other features that will not be drafted also have the same A and B surfaces as...

The major cad program here is ProE. The PDM program is tailored for ProE (Product Center). I am using Unigraphics for GM programs. The problem is in the data management of the UG files. I can use Product Center, but only as a vault. What is the best way to manage these files? Is it that you...

In a demo for Mold Wizard they changed the color of sheets from one direction only. This allowed the operator to see if there was any undercuts. Can this be done quickly without Mold Wizard? Thanks, david

Where is best place to receive Catia V-5 training in the Indiana / Michigan area? I know tha Incat trains, but are there better places? Thanks, Dave

No Brain on Tuesdays, Sorry, Ref set was set to REP(Lightweight). Thanks for your help. dave

I have an assembly that when the sub-component “B” is the work part the display is fine. But when any other part is the work part or the assembly itself is the work part the display of sub-component “B” is jagged even after an “update display” while all other components are smooth. Please help...