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HI, I am upgrading my Laptop form 32bit to 64bit with a new SSD drive. Does NX 8.5 work with Windows 8 or is Windows 7 a better option? Thank you Hockeyguy

Sorry for all the questions! I am trying to to do the edit the part boundary for the OD finish. I can not select the geometry of the grrove as shown. Also I do not see an Ignore Member check box. See the attached photos...

How do I make my character size stick in drafting? I select my dimensions and set the character height and the next time I use it it defaults back. Thanks in advance! Hockeyguy

Hi, I am trying to work my way through the Manufacturing tutorials, I have only programed in Mastercam up until this point! So far there are a lot more clicks to make in NX...need to learn the shortcuts! I was doing the the first turning tutorial and I am stuck, it won't let me select the...

Hi, We have had NX 8.5 (currently) for a while now and have never set up and posted with it, mostly used it for engineering and drawing. We have been programing with Mastercam X6. I would like to find out more information on building posts for our machines or getting posts created for us. The...

Hi, I have to layout a square to round sheet metal job and I would like to use NX 7.5 or NX 8. I can draw the top (round ring) and the bottom (square outline) but how do I join them together? I am making the part out of 0.025" Stainless steel, 2 sections for ease of manufacturing. Any help...

Hi, I have taken the Siemens course "Introduction to NX for Experienced Users" this covers only the Cad side of the software. What courses should I look into for the CAM side of NX 8.0 or 7.5? I am currently programming with Mastercam X6 and we would like to switch to NX. Also is there a...

Hi, I am looking to upgrade my desktop here at work. I know Dell has recommendations based on the software but I would like some alternatives such as HP. Can I find the HP recommended hardware configurations any where? I am looking at going 64 bit, thoughts. Out in left field is the idea of...

Hi, Is there a way to take a cylinder and unroll it into a flat sheet? I have NX7.5 and NX8.0. Thanks in advance! Hockeyguy

Hi, Playing around with sheet metal part of NX7.5 and 8.0. Once I create a tab (flat sheet of metal) it will not let me input a thickness or bend radius. The thickness stays at 0.100. I am trying to create a jacketed box (a box with insulation around it and another box to cover the...

Hi, Is there a way to translate or move a line in a sketch? Example move a line the Z axis + or -? Thank you

Hi, Not sure what I am doing wrong! I have a dxf file I am using to create solids from. It has been working fine but this one part will not extrude and create a complete solid, it only extrudes the perimeter. I have tried a bunch of things but I have had no luck. Any help would be great...

Hi, To create an assembly do I have to draw the parts in model then constrain them in assembly mode? Should the parts be drawn on different layers in one file then create the assembly? Thanks Hockeyguy

Hi, Is there a way to rotate a curve? Say I want to rotate a curve drawn flat on the x,y plane and I want to tilt or rotate it to a desired angle later on the z plane? Thanks! Hockeyguy

Hi, Are there drawing templates without the "Siemens" in the title block? Is there a way to crate your own? If so what format is it saved as and which folder do I save it in? Thanks Hockeyguy

Hi, I would like to find out how to use excel spread sheets to control the expressions for saved libray parts such as custom clamps. Thanks Hockeyguy

Hi, New to NX! Where can I download the Reuse library files from Siemens? I have a webkey account. Thank you Hockeyguy