Export dwg to 1:1 scale

[Walterke]

When using the drafting templates we sometimes have to scale parts in order for them to fit.
Sending these files to our subcontractors sometimes results in them lasering the part on scale.


Can anyone suggest a better method or a way to automatically export your drawings to a 1:1 scale?

NX 7.5.5.4 with Teamcenter 8 on win7 64
Intel Xeon @3.2GHz
8GB RAM
Nvidia Quadro 2000

 

[MickyV007]

Can't you send them a parasolid or step file? Or you can look into the file export menu and choose for the export CGM file, in that case there will be no scaling.

Best regards,

Michaël.

NX7.5.4.4 + TC Unified 8.3
Win 7 64 bit (Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X5650 @2.67GHz)
24.0 GB
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 + NVIDIA Tesla C2050

 

[SDETERS]

Could you have a scaled up frame on a second sheet for a your 1:1 view? What ever your scale is on the NX sheet, that is the scale you are going to get when you export through 2D exchange.

 

[Walterke]

@Micky: Subcontractor only accepts dxf or dwg files.
@Sdeters: I'm trying to avoid having to create multiple drawings, but I'm afraid that will be the only solution.

NX 7.5.5.4 with Teamcenter 8 on win7 64
Intel Xeon @3.2GHz
8GB RAM
Nvidia Quadro 2000

 

[woodfox]

@Walterke

we export our Drawings always with 2D Exchange
and the settings are:

Output to: Drafting
Output As: DWG File

Then in ACAD you get a layout similar to the NX DWG and the geometry is in scale in the model area.

best regards

 

[Walterke]

@wwoodfox

Thanks for the info, but it doesn't seem to be working properly for bent (and flat-patterned) parts.

NX 7.5.5.4 with Teamcenter 8 on win7 64
Intel Xeon @3.2GHz
8GB RAM
Nvidia Quadro 2000

 

[Toost]

Check again with your subcontractor if they can read CGM. Many operators have never heard about CGM files and therefore responds that they cannot use it.
IF they do, your process will be far simpler and have fewer errors.

Regards,
Tomas