How to create a volume file of a complex shape?

[kpkp]

I'm trying to create a volume file of a complex part. This volume file should contain the the part in its most extreme positions w.r.t. a specific point in the machine it is build in. In my case I would like to translate the basic shape on a circle and having all covered space included in my volume file. Is there a function to do this? I allready tried to use the "offset face" function, but it is giving errors for several faces dues to the complex shape. I hope it is clear what I mean.

 

[cowski]

It sounds like you want a 'motion envelope'. In the NX help file look up CAD -> Assemblies -> Assembly sequencing -> Motion envelope; this may be what you need.

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[kpkp]

Thanks for you input cowski. I tried the motion envelope, but it does not seem to do what I want to achieve. The result is a lightweight body wich is not exact (quality settings set to high). I would like a exact part file. Is their a way to do this?

 

[jerry1423]

Can you show a picture of what you are working with ?

 

[cowski]

If you want to create a sweep using a solid body as a driver, there is no such tool currently in NX to do that. The developers have been teasing us with the possibility for a few years now, but have not released it.

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[kpkp]

I'm sorry Jerry, I'm not allowed to show what I'm working on.

A sweep of solid body is what I'm looking for (well atleast that would have made things easier). To bad this not available in NX. I'll try to find another solution then. Thanks for the suggestions.