Solid Edge has the ability to work just like you! For example, there are certain situations where there are machining processes that take place after parts are assembled, I will refer to these as post process features. One reason for the post processes is to make sure everything bolts up after assembling piece parts. While […]
NX part files are defined with a basal unit of either inches or millimeters, which cannot be changed interactively within NX. This article discusses options that involve unit definitions, conversion, and how units can be managed. Methods of Managing NX Units Units Definition NX provides two default unit system files: one English and one metric. […]
The simplest way to customize NX is through the use of macros A macro records a series of keystrokes in order to automate them into a simple keystroke or an icon on a custom Toolbar. Any series of keystroke a NX operator does repeatedly should be considered for a macro in order to speed up […]
Have a Draft and missing your original model? No problem with Solid Edge! In Solid Edge, the draft file does not need the original model it was based off in order to open and display its information and views. So if you ever find yourself in the position where you have lost your model and […]
Customize Radial Menus in NX 9 Radial menus in NX are small icons that appear surrounding your cursor location; each icon can be customized to your most used features. These menus allow you to quickly and easily access features with a click and swish of your mouse. Follow the instructions below to get started customizing […]
Adding Rule Based Dimension and Sensors in Solid Edge For those designers who know exactly what the final product is going to be, these couple of Solid Edge features may not help, but those other 99% of us may need some help building intelligence into our design to facilitate future changes. The first thing to […]
How to Use Variable Tables in Solid Edge Solid Edge has the capability of using a Variable Table to help define and edit functional relationships between variables and dimensions of a design in a familiar spreadsheet format. This tool can be leveraged to automate your design process. This article gives a basic overview of how […]
NX How To: Set up the Reuse Library for Custom Symbols Follow these steps to set up the Reuse Library in NX 9 for custom symbols: Go to the customer defaults dialog box. In the Gateway portion, click Reuse Library, and map the location to your symbol files. NOTE: The files that contain your symbols […]
How to Modify your Post Processor for On Machine Probing in NX 9 What is On Machine Probing? On machine probing is a measurement technique used on machine tools to use while your part is still in process on the machine. The machine uses a 2D or 3D probe similar to those found on some […]
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