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  1. TACKS652

    Note link to part file name.

    How can I link a note so it extracts information such as file name, drawing scale etc. UGNX4 is the version being used. Thanks in advance.
  2. TACKS652

    UGNX CAM 4th axis program.

    Using NX3 Manufacturing I would like to cut a slot on a tube O.D. Not a groove but a "S" shaped slot the travels the length of the tube. I have created a Post that uses the 3-axis machining center with the addition of a indexable CNC head. What program option allows activation of a 4th axis? I...
  3. TACKS652

    Cutter Compensation G code palcement.

    When using G41 and or G42 is it required that the D0 command be on the same line as the G41-G42 command? My cuurent POST pusts the D0 on its own line which is one before the G41-G42 command is used. I am getting conflicting information from the Shop floor on the process and would like some...
  4. TACKS652

    Linking Paramaters to "File Properties" (NX3).

    Is there a way for the "File Properties" to read and display the a Parameter? I am thinking it could be key stokes such as //, < etc. I would like a Sketch dimension to drive the "File Properties", which are in turn displayed in the Parts List of an Assembly. Thanks in Advance.
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    NX3 CAM issues. Planar Milling. (G02/G03 dropping IJK)

    I have to Mill a shape similar to an ellipse on a vertical machining center. I have a program that completes the desired task but with one problem. The profile is not being cut properly. The surface is not curved instead the profile has been broken up into line segments. This yields a faceted...
  6. TACKS652

    &quot;Out OF Memeory In Storage Manager&quot;...

    Exactly what is this error and how can it be fixed. Software is NX3, system has 2gig of Ram. Thanks in advance...
  7. TACKS652

    UGNX3 CNC Cam, Operation duration time?

    Is there a way to estimate a process time for a Milling operation? I.E. I programm a part with three operations, can I query the system for a cycle time of a given process? Thanks
  8. TACKS652

    Memory access vialoation, keeping me from adding a parts list.

    How can I fix this issue. Have completed a parts clean up on the assembly file and all loaded parts. Thanks is advance.
  9. TACKS652

    Post Processor help please.

    I am attempting to create a Post here at work and I am having one issue that is holding up the completion. The machine reads the program and is 95% accurate, but the corners or any radius cut has an issue. If I program a square pocket with .250" radius the cutter should run the radius tangent to...
  10. TACKS652

    How to edit the automated Parts Lists.

    I would like to add information such as material and size to the Automatic list, but I am not having any luck. I have the Attributes created in the parts but can not figure out how to save a template file to extract and display the inforamtion. Thanks in advance.
  11. TACKS652

    Inserting Parts List and using the AutoBallon function on multiple DWG

    Can I have the Parts List drive Balloons on other drawing sheets? If so please outline. Thanks in Advance, Tacks
  12. TACKS652

    UGNX3, using measures as parameters.

    Since we can now save an information result like distance from point to point as a Measure, can this be used to drive a Parameter? An example would be a Arc legnth measure divided by 3. Thanks in advance.

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