Linking Assembly Arrangements in NX5

[quadbk]

I'm not sure if this is even possible.... But I have several different assemblies under a "Top Level Assembly". Two on these (Front Suspension & Steering) have arrangements assigned to them. For example, the front suspension assembly has fully extended, ride height and fully compressed arragements. While the steering assembly has arrangements for right turn, left turn and straight. While in the top level assembly I would like to be able to link these so I can see what it looks like at ....maybe fully compressed & right turn.... you get my drift. Right now I'm using a blend of mating coditions and arrangements that's pretty cumbersome... Any ideas?

 

[hudson888]

I did this once for an independent rear using a series of sketches and datums in the top assembly to mate all of the parts to. Granted that the assembly defines required steering geometry that the components are designed around and supposing that you're willing to create a layout that may not necessarily reflect the way that some components are manufactured or ordered then you shouldn't find it too difficult if you have a firm grasp of the steering geometry.

Also there are tools for creating and checking steering geometries that are generally sold as part of the GM bundles, maybe even if you're not a GM person then this can be sold separately if you enquire of your local sales person.

Best Regards

Hudson

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