NX9 Instance Geometry 1

[Berserk]

Hello,

I am trying to make a copy of a solid body. In NX8.5 I use Instance Geometry and I select two csys to make the copy.
In NX9, I can't find the command Instance Geometry. Command finder did not show it in the results.

I tried using Pattern Geometry using the option "general" but when I use the csys for "from and to" the copy it creates does not line up to the "to" csys. What it does is transform the object from point to point.

Move object does not create an associative copy. My current work around is to extract an associative copy of the object then move the copy.

Is the Instance Geometry removed from NX9? If it was removed, what is the replacement command?

TIA!


UGNX 8 / 8.5 / 9 - Windows 7 64bit
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[PrintScaffold]

Hello Berserk!

This has been discussed already, have a look here:

http://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=365777.

In a nutshell: this is absolutely possible in NX9.

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[Berserk]

I must be missing something. Whenever I try to use the csys for "from" and "to" all the command does is move the object from point to point. I check the angles of the edges and they match. In the pic, the highlighted object is from the pattern geometry. It is not following the orientation of the csys.

On a different note... how do I fix the help files in nx9? I installed the help files but when I click on help, nothing shows up.



UGNX 8 / 8.5 / 9 - Windows 7 64bit
Productive Design Services
www.productivedesign.com

 

[Berserk]

Nevermind...I found the orientation option. It wasn't expanded in the dialogue.

UGNX 8 / 8.5 / 9 - Windows 7 64bit
Productive Design Services

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[Arkance/PhoeNX]

@Beserk, in regards to the help not working, do you get any error messages at all?
When you say 'when I click on help, nothing shows up.' What are you clicking on?

I made a video a while back about fixing issues with NX help:

https://vimeo.com/91380605

It covers the common issues I see our customers wrestle with.



Anthony Galante
Senior Support Engineer


NX3 to NX9 with almost every MR (18versions) plus the NX10 Beta

 

[Berserk]

That is a great video. Thanks!

UGNX 8 / 8.5 / 9 - Windows 7 64bit
Productive Design Services

http://www.productivedesign.com