Remove old suffix when cloning an assembly 3

[MFDO]

When cloning an assembly, how could I get rid of the old suffix in the file name?
i.e.: abcd_rev01 -> abcd


Michael Fernando (CSWE)

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[jerry1423]

Good question, I am looking forward to see the responses.
But don't forget to specify what version of NX you are on.

 

[MFDO]

Just upgraded to Version 9.0 and my signature too.

Michael Fernando (CSWE)

http://www.solidCADworks.com

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[bmarchand]

Michael,

Under naming tab

set your default output directory

hit Define naming rule button

check Replace

base string abcd_rev01

with

add/replace/rename string abcd



Brian Marchand-Die Designer

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[MFDO]

Brian, as we checked together it was not possible to replace the suffix totally.

In the example “abcd” contains letters and numbers and I don’t want “ _rev01” at all in the new project.


Michael Fernando (CSWE)

http://www.solidCADworks.com

Tool and Die Designer
Siemens NX V9.0 + PDW
SWX 2013 SP3.0 X64
PDMWorks 2013
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[cowski]

Removing part of the existing file name is a bit beyond what the cloning tool can do, but you can accomplish it with only a little more work on your part.
[ol][li]Start the clone operation, specify a log file for output, and turn on the 'dry run' option.[/li]
[li]Add your files as necessary.[/li]
[li]Define a naming rule (replace), enter "_rev" as the base string and "__" as the replace string. This will turn "abcd_rev01" into "abcd__01"; you don't have to use a double underscore as the replace string, but use something that will yield a unique string to find later.[/li]
[li]Execute the clone operation (double check that you are in dry run mode first).[/li]
[li]Open the clone log file in a text editor that supports regular expression search and replace. I prefer notepad++, but there are others.[/li]
[li]Change the line: "&LOG Default_Naming_Technique: [highlight #FCE94F]NAMING_RULE[/highlight]" to "&LOG Default_Naming_Technique: [highlight #FCE94F]USER_NAME[/highlight]" and delete the following line (the one that lists the naming rule originally used).[/li]
[li]Use search and replace, use "__\d{1,2}" for the search string and nothing for the replacement.[/li]
[li]Save the file, start another clone operation. On the "log files" tab, choose "load and apply existing log file", choose your edited log file and run the clone operation.[/li][/ol]


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[bmarchand]

Whats the meaning of the \d{1,2} part of the search string?



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[MFDO]

Thanks Cowski, I didn't try it; but sounds like it will work.

Most of yesterday I wasted by manually changing the files with "save as" and now have other work to catch-up with. Next time I will try it.

I feel that the NX developers have not thought of this situation. They have allowed to add/modify suffixes but not the delete.

Michael Fernando (CSWE)

http://www.solidCADworks.com

Tool and Die Designer
Siemens NX V9.0 + PDW
SWX 2013 SP3.0 X64
PDMWorks 2013
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FastForm Advance
FormatWorks

 

[cowski]

Brian,
The "\d" is regular expression shorthand for "any digit [0-9]". The {1,2} specifies the quantity of the previous search item; in this case it will look for at least 1 digit and at most 2 digits. There are other ways we could have used to get the same result; the more you know about your data, the better you will be able to craft an expression to find exactly what you want.

A good reference site for regular expressions is:

http://www.regular-expressions.info/

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[bmarchand]

Awesome, thanks


Brian Marchand-Die Designer

http://www.armotool.com/

NX 9.0.2.5 / PDW
Dell Precision T7610 w/Xeon ES-2609
16G Ram - Nvidia Quadro K5000
Win 7 Pro x64