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  1. junfanbl

    How to Export Assembly from Visualization Mockup to NX

    Can someone tell me how to send an assembly to NX? I have had limited success doing this by selecting the assembly and then navigating to File > Interoperate > NX. It will send the assembly over, but it it's missing information. It wont send the entire thing. Are there other ways to get an...
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    Using the multiprocessing Module in a Python Journal (NX 12)

    From what I understand, NX journals are single threaded. meaning they don't take advantage of all the CPU cores your workstation has. In an effort to speed up my code, I tried using the multiprocessing module in NX 12 for a python Journal. I'm trying to speed up execution by using more than one...
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    How to run macros in CATIA?

    Ok, CATIA newby here. I'm seeing talk on the forums about using Macros in CATIA, but I have no idea how to run them. Is it a version specific function? Going through the menus I can't seem to find anything on running code. Thanks.
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    How do you guys feel about working for a company that refuses to innovate?

    So recently I proposed some ideas to my supervisor on how we can improve efficiency using machine learning. I took some time to build a small machine learning model with some test data so I could provide an example of how the new process would work. Nothing that would function on a large scale...
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    Gravitational Constant in Excel Formula

    Hey Everyone, I am trying to figure out how to use a gravitational constant in some of my worksheet calculations. From what I understand this is the gravitational constant: 6.67408 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2. However, how exactly do you use that in Excel? I need to determine the gravitational force on...
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    Need help with calculation...

    I am hoping somebody might be able to help me figure this one out. How many pounds of pressure (PSI) would it take to move seawater with a density 0f 64 lbs CU/FT at a rate of 250,000 gallons per minute? Not sure how to work this one out, or if I have all of the necassary information. Thanks
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    Pipe Schedule vs Class

    Can somebody please enlighten me on what exactly the differences are between pipe schedule and class? Also, how does that effect the weight of pipe/fittings? Is there a way to convert the class of a pipe to schedule for the sake of getting a fittings weight? Thanks.
  8. junfanbl

    Need help implementing a 3D Rotation Matrix using NXOpen

    Hey Everyone, I have been trying to programmatically rotate a model 360 degrees a long the Z axis. I don't want any rotation a long the X or Y axis though. The thing is I need to do it in increments, small increments until the rotation is complete. From what I understand in order to rotate the...
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    How to sustain an Innovative Mind-Set?

    Hey Everyone, I am not an engineer. I don't have an engineering degree, but I did study Computer Science. However I do work with a long side engineers as kind of an assistant. I prepare summary reports for ship ballasting based on current design data. One specific reason I was hired was to write...
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    Datum Plane Undefinable error

    Hey everyone, I have been trying to build a journal to accomplish a specific task. What I am trying to do is place a datum plane using the bounding box coordinates of a model. I would like to fill in the bounding box in both the x and y directions. For the Z it should be the minimum value. That...
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    Measure the distance of an arc (line) from point to point?

    Is there a way to measure the distance of an arc in a pipe? Obviously you can't use the measure tool because it only supplies a straight line. Any other suggestions?
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    Theoretical Space Station Design

    Hello, I am hoping to get some feedback from the engineering community on some design ideas. I am putting together some theoretical designs for a futuristic space station. The design isn't for engineering purposes (obviously), but it is to showcase the station in a high quality render. I am...
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    Prompting for multiple inputs in a journal?

    Hello, I am trying to come up with a solution to expedite a process. What I want to do is, pause my journal execution so the user can pull up the measure bodies menu and measure the model. After the model is measured, I want to then continue execution by pushing a button. The reason for this is...
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    Fully Expand Assembly Structure?

    Hello, is there a way to fully expand the assembly structure without having to manually click on each individual node? I have tried using the "Expand" function but it does not fully expand the structure. Is there a way to do this automatically? Also, I am working from Teamcenter.
  15. junfanbl

    Changing center of mass?

    How do you change the center of mass on a model part?
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    How to load a model in the context of the root assembly in Teamcenter?

    Hello, I need a way to load a model into NX in the context of the root assembly from Teamcenter using NXOpen. I am not sure how to do this. Typically one would do this from Structure Manager, where you can search for a model in the context of the root assembly, and it will find and launch the...
  17. junfanbl

    Scripting into Catia

    I haven't used Catia before and I am wondering if it has an API or any sort of scripting that I can utilize?
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    WAVE linked parts not showing up in Part Navigator

    I am having an issue where parts that were supposedly WAVE linked are not showing up as "linked" in the Part Navigator. I didn't design the models myself but when I use the Interpart Link Browser to look for linked parts within the model it indicates that there are WAVE linked parts. Why is...
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    How does a fixture port affect an assembly file?

    Hello, I have been trying to diagnose an issue I am having with an assembly file. It is suspected that the issue might have something to do with fixture ports. Do fixture ports create wave links? Or rather, does the UG/Routing application create wave links automatically? There is an issue with...
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    How accurate is the double data type?

    I am putting together a template in Excel for rolling up and summing data. I was planning on using arrays to collect the necessary numbers and then sum them in the end using application.worksheetfunction.sum. However, I am wondering will I lose any accuracy if I use a data type of variant for...

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