Explode Referenced components 1

[Huntress99]

I am using NX5 6.3. I have a large assembly where we have changed the properties of all the components to reference only so that they will not show up in the EBOM. I need to create several exploded views with this assembly. Currently I add several base views and use the View Dependent Edit - erase objects (bodies). This is very time consuming and I am wondering if there is an easier way?

Thanks!

 

[ewh]

Have you tried segregating by layer and using "visible in view"?

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[Huntress99]

Obviously not, never thought of using layers...I'll go try it out

Thanks!

 

[JohnRBaker]

Any reason why you're not using...

Assemblies -> Exploded Views -> New Explosion...

...?

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[Huntress99]

My "Assembly" is no longer objects but imported step file "bodies". Explode seems to only select objects so I am stuck. What I am using now seems to be a bit easier, copy bodies onto a new layer that can then be used to transform (move) the bodies into their exploded positions. It is going faster than selecting the bodies to delete out of my views. I am also labling the "copied" bodies so that anyone in the furture may at least have some idea as to what and why I did things.

 

[hudson888]

If you have multiple solid bodies in a single file then you could simple create a top down assembly by using "Create New Component". Some organisations have systems in place that make things difficult for designers by not working with some of the functions that CAD systems support best. Apart from this one suggestion that would allow you to do as John has already explained above I think you're probably using the best available method. I just hate the idea that you wind up with multiple solids on different layers, but if you're up against rule makers then their stupidity is its own reward.

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Hudson

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[Huntress99]

Hudson888
I will try out your suggestion of a top down assembly, but will that add components to the EBOM? That is something that I need to avoid. I am new still, so I may not know of the best way to do these assemblies. The copy bodies onto a layer seems to be working out well. I am labeling everything so it is easy to see what parts are in the list.
Thanks for the tip.. I will give that a go in the morning.

 

[hudson888]

You can simply by editing the levels of the part list remove entire sub assemblies quite quickly and easily.

As long as your EBOM is generated using the part list as it appears on the drawing you should be okay. This is why I mentioned that certain times there are annoying rules involving compromise between how designs are engineered and how purchasing departments order things. Not being familiar with the term EBOM I'm hesitant to guess the implications, so you probably need to ask around in your office.

Best Regards

Hudson

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[JohnRBaker]

Alss note that any component which has assigned to it an Attribute by the title of 'PLIST_IGNORE_MEMBER' (the value can be anything) will NOT be included in the Parts List. And if you've got a subassembly which you would like to ignore all of structure below it, you can assign an Attribute with the title of 'PLIST_IGNORE_SUBASSEMBLY' (again the value is meaningless).

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

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[potrero]

John,
Thanks for the tip about 'PLIST_IGNORE_SUBASSEMBLY'... we've known about and regularly use 'PLIST_IGNORE_MEMBER' but not the equivalent for subassemblies...

 

[Huntress99]

John,
That is else something to try. Maybe this will help with importing large assemblies that will be bought as a single unit.

Hudson 888 -Sorry, I am using Team Center and the term EBOM is for Engineering Bill of Materials.

 

[hudson888]

Yes that will do if for you every time. You should have mentioned Teamcenter. They will rely on the PSE rather than how designers would often prefer to express the engineering.

Best Regards

Hudson

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