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Hole Callout on Hole Series created holes

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coldshot

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Hello,

After making a general hole in a part file and then entering the drafting application, I can dimension the hole using the Radial Dimension command with the Hole Callout method.
When the hole is created using Hole Series option, the hole is not selectable in the Radial Dimension command using Hole Callout method.
Why is this?

I'm using NX 9.0.1.3
 
There is a known issue if when creating your Pattern Feature, unless you used the 'Variational' method and NOT 'Simple', the only hole that you'll be allowed to select in Drafting will be the original Hole which was selected when the Pattern Feature was created. If you do use the 'Variational' method then ANY hole should be selectable.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Digital Factory
Cypress, CA
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John,

Thanks for the reply.
I'm not making a Pattern Feature, just a single Hole Feature.
I attached the my simple part file.
I have a block with 2 holes in it.
Both created with the "Hole" feature.
The first Hole is of Type "Hole Series" (Counterbored), and the second is of Type "General Hole" (Counterbored).
In Drafting Mode, I cannot use the "Hole Callout" Method in "Radial Dimension" for the first hole, only the second.
Sorry for the confusion.



 
Note that a 'Hole Series' is intended to create holes thru multiple parts at one time. It may be an issue of not being in the part file where the actual Hole feature has been defined.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Digital Factory
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
 
I was thinking it might have something to do with that.
I'm not sure if my part file was uploaded or not, but it's a single part file with two blocks in it.
Tried to attach it again.
When I create a Hole Table it shows up in the list.
Just thought maybe I was missing something.
I guess until I can figure this out I'll just create my holes using the General Hole Type.

Thanks again.

 
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