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    New Postprocessor has different X and Y moves between Fanuc and Heidenhain posts with postbuilder

    Hi All, I have a question on creating new 5 axis table-table posts in postbuilder. If I create a new 5-axis table-table post with library Fanuc control and another with the library Heidenhain control and set up machine XYZAC the same in both I get different X and Y moves but the same A and C...
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    Warning message in NX CAM

    Hi All, I keep getting this information window warning message when I switch between modeling and manufacturing or when I start NX new and call up this part file. Anyone know how to stop or turn off this warning as there is NO problem with the toolpath and I have many of these blends programmed...
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    Split Body not working in NX11

    When I try to use split body in NX11.0.1.11 MP1 I get an error message "A deleted or invalid class id was used". Then nothing. Anyone run across this one? So far everything else seems OK. Rick D Win7 64 bit w/NX9.0.3.4 MP9 and NX10.0.3 Vericut 7.4
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    Inverse Time

    I have a postprocessor set up for inverse time and occasionally it puts out a G94 with an angle in the line (see example code below). I thought if there is an angle in the move it should be G93. Anyone know if this is correct behavior and if not how to stop the post from putting a G94 out on a...
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    NX10 journal not showing dialog box

    Hi All, I'm trying to record a journal to display "derived curve - isoparametric curve" which has a green dot meaning it's a supported command. It records fine but when I try to play it back the dialog box does not display on screen. Nothing happens. Does anyone no how to get this working...
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    UDE and Postprocessor

    Hi All, I'm using the UDE "Set Modes" to change the feederate in a toolpath to FRN from default IPM. Does anyone know a way at the "End of Path" or anywhere in the post to change it back to IPM mode without using the UDE again. The Address G_feed stays G93 after being set in the UDE and I...
  7. bongoman

    Export .STL file in NX10

    I've been having a problem exporting .STL file for use in vericut with NX10. Keep getting ERROR CREATING FACET BODY. Usually I bring it into vericut and only some of the geometry is there. The same part in NX9 exports the .STL to Vericut No Problem. Anyone else having this problem? Rick D Win7...
  8. bongoman

    NX10 reset WCS XYZ to zero in move command

    Hi All, NX10.0.3.5 mp3 Never noticed this behavior before. When doing a 'Move Object - Angle' if I pick the object to move first then set the 'Specify Vector' and then the 'Specify Axis Point' and click on the 'Point Dialog' option under 'Output Coordinates' I cannot reset the WCS - XYZ to...
  9. bongoman

    Cutter comp ON display symbols in planer mill

    In NX9 and previous when using planer mill and cutter comp was turned on you would see a circle at the start of comp and and X at the end of comp. This would visually confirm cutter comp was active. In NX10 I do not see the Circle and the X on the toolpath showing cutter comp being on. Has...
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    NX10 Cavity Mill Non-Cutting moves missing Departure dialog

    Hi All, In NX10.0.3 Non-Cutting Moves, using Cavity Mill or Z Level (that I have noticed) I no longer have Departure moves in Between Regions and Within Regions. Am I missing something, aren't they supposed to be there, If so how do I get them back? They exist in the Surface Area drive method...
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    VB program worked in NX9 but not NX10

    Hi All, I have a VB program that writes strings to an NX drawing sheet (Date, part name etc.). It works great in NX9 and earlier but in NX10 it puts the word (null) above each string that is written to the drawing sheets. Below is a bit of the code doing the writing. example: (null)...
  12. bongoman

    NX10 solid selection display problem

    Hi All, running NX10.0.2.6 In NX10 when I select a solid that has offset faces I'm seeing the original solid (transparent) before offset along with the new solid. If I remove the parameters it stops, also if I change some of the layers (not the one the solid is on) it sometimes stops...
  13. bongoman

    Drilling thousands of points

    Hi All, I have a large conical part I need to drill thousands of points normal to the surface 3/4 of the way around part back and forth from large end to small. The operation is working fine but I would like the drill to start at the large diameter and drill in vertical bands zigzag each row...
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    NX9 Dialog collapsing everytime I generate an operation

    Hi All, Every time I generate a contour profile operation the 'Path Settings' portion of the Operation Dialog Box closes by itself. Also if I keep generating the other Dialog entries below 'Path Settings' start to open up from bottom up each time I generate and stay in the operation (1st the...
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    NX9.0.3.4 drill template part file

    Hi All, When I go to manufacturing and create a new legacy drill operation, if I choose spotface or spotdrill the Path Settings portion of the dialog and below keep closing up, however if I keep saying OK to operation, each time I go back in another portion of the dialog opens up. if I generate...
  16. bongoman

    NX9 visualization Preferences

    In NX9.0.3.4 Visualization Preferences. Is there a way either in Visualization Preferences or Customer Defaults to keep Faceting Resolution for 'Shaded Views' set to Fine. I have set this in Customer Defaults to Fine but in the Part file it defaults to Standard. If I save part file with Fine...
  17. bongoman

    NX9 manufacturing operation dialog

    In NX9.0.3.4 MP1 manufacturing, operation navigator, program order. In the operation dialog box - "Feeds and Speeds". I cannot get the Feed Rates part of the dialog to stay open even after opening it and OK and OK the main operation dialog. When I go back in to the operation dialog the Feed...
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    NX 9.0.2.5 Postprocessor Dialog missing item

    Hi All, In NX 9.0.2.5 the post processor dialog box is changing itself from having Browse for output file to not having the option Browse for output file. The 1st time it is missing the option I get A message titled 'UGII_CAM_SETUP_ROOT_DIR undefined' and the message says 'UGII_TMP_DIR will be...
  19. bongoman

    Stepover in NX9.0.2.5

    NX 9.0.2.5 Fixed Contour - Area Mill the 'stepover' column in the operation navigator does not update when changing stepover type or amount however it seems to work ok in surface area drive method. This column updates fine in NX 7.5. Anyone seen this, is it a bug. The operation changes the...
  20. bongoman

    NX9 VARIABLE mom_stepover_type

    With NX9 I'm trying to include "mom_stepover_scallop" in the NC program but need to know the step over type. Does anyone know what each "mom_stepover_type" number variable represents? I have seen numbers of at least 1 thru 5. Thanks for any help, Rick D Win7 64 bit w/NX7.5 and NX9.0.2.5...

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