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  1. mag00n

    UG NX 7.5 Fastener Part Family problem when replacing component

    I am trying to create a Fasteners Library that contains three types of fasteners. (Socket Head Cap Screws, Button head socket cap screws, and Flat head socket screws) Listing what I have done so far, tell me if I am going about this incorrectly. I created one Master File that contains both a...
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    UG NX Tweaking an Existing GRIP Program Help?

    I grabbed a GRIP program that JohnRBaker uploaded to extract a points XYZ location and output the results to a text file. I cannot figure out how change the way the data is output. As is, the code below creates a file that has a text structure like; X,Y,Z Coordinates of Points...
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    UG NX7.5 Invisible Unselectable object out in space?

    **I have attached a NX7.5 .prt file for example. The issue is that sometimes our part files will suddenly have an unknown object out in space that ends up messing with our standard views. (TOP, BOTTOM, SIDE etc.) Normally clicking 'Top' view will move camera to absolute top-down view and fit...
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    UG NX7.5 How to Retain user input in dialog boxes.

    Running UG NX 7.5.3.3 on a x64 OS. Can someone point me to the setting or tick box to allow input to be retained in edit curve dialog boxes after a command has been executed? Example: If I use the 'curve length' command to extend both sides of a line by 50mm, when I hit 'apply' the start and...
  5. mag00n

    UG NX7.5 Export Model as 3D PDF no longer works?

    Quick question.. In NX6 if you were in modeling and exported your current model as a PDF without entering drafting, the exported PDF was in 3d format. (you could rotate the model in Adobe) Since switching to NX7, if we export the same model as PDF we get a 3d Wireframe model that cannot be...
  6. mag00n

    NX7.5 Expression or Function to Display absolute coordinates of Object

    I am trying to create a drafting note that will display the absolute coordinates of a point. I have a tooling ball assembly that contains 3 parts; The tooling ball(with a point at its center), the tooling ball cover, and a tag plate with coordinates (drafting note) that displays x,y,z...
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    UG NX7.5 CREATE SMART LOCATION TAGS POSSIBLE? UFUNC HELP!

    Alright, in our assembly designs, we use tooling balls for CMM pickup and have to have tags that show the location (x,y,z) of each tooling ball. Manually entering this information is no big deal if there is only one, but most of our designs incorporate multiple parts. We end up using multiple...
  8. mag00n

    UG NX v7.5.2.5 Update Display Unresponsive Graphics Broken

    First Here are the specs on the system; Alienware Area51 ALX Intel i7 990x @ 3.46GHz 12gb DDR3 Ram Dual 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 w/SLI Windows 7 Ultimate x64 We have two of these systems that were ordered and shipped at the same time. They are both running UG NX 7.5.2.5 Both have the...
  9. mag00n

    UG NX 7.5.2.5 Bugs, any solutions?

    Alright, we have updated all workstations from 7.5.0.0 to 7.5.2.5. Since this forum seems to be the most convenient way to solve issues without having to sit on the phone with support techs, I am going to post some bugs that we have found in hopes that someone else has had and found a solution...
  10. mag00n

    UG NX6 to NX7.5.0

    Alright guys, I am currently moving to 7.5.0 (eventually to 7.5.1) but I cannot figure out how to move my layout settings (toolbar locations/arrangements) from NX6. I have had no problem using the user.mtx file when moving my toolbar layout to my laptop and other workstations running NX6, but...
  11. mag00n

    Using NX6 to program tool path for 3 axis mill help!?

    Alright guys, I need some direction. Currently we are using NX6 to build our assemblies, then we export the individual details to parasolids, dxf's, and IGES so that our machine programmer can create tool paths using Mastercam. If a hole needs to be moved at some point, we have to change it in...
  12. mag00n

    NX6 License keeps getting help up somewhere?

    First off - Im using UG NX v6.5.3 with LMTools v11.4.100.0 I have 4 licenses that are shared in a domain with 5 computers that run UG at different times of the day. Normally there are no more then 3 people running UG at the same time. I purchased a laptop to take to meetings for visual aid...
  13. mag00n

    UG NX6 Migrating Toolbar Layout To Another Computer??

    Ok, I have searched the forum using a bunch of combinations but can't find one that has this info.. SO, Basically what I need to know is if there is a way to Export ALL toolbar settings/layout from my old computer to my brand new one? I spent a ton of time tweaking the interface to get it just...
  14. mag00n

    UG NX6 CREATE CUSTOM SELECTION FILTERS??

    Hi guys, Does anyone know if it is possible to create selection filters? Specifically general selection filters - Say you have a full assembly loaded on screen and you ONLY want to select "ARCS" with your mouse and nothing else, no other type of curve.. I know you can specify "detail...
  15. mag00n

    UG NX6 Mouse scroll zoom issue, ideas?

    My issue is that when im navigating within the environment UG is not detecting or reading my mouse's scroll wheel input for zoom in/out. Weird thing is that sometimes if I make a short quick sweep with the wheel it will zoom ever so slightly but then stop and it wont react to any more wheel...
  16. mag00n

    UG NX6 Nee help with a script or macro..

    Alright guys, here is the situation. Our company makes automotive checking fixtures using NX6. We have a bunch of designers who build the assemblies and then a single guy who then takes that file's individual components and details them out for the guys on the floor. (block sizes in drafting...

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