By default it is possible to show the mass property directly in Assembly Navigator window. Of course, you have to pick the related Save option beforehand. The Generate Weight Data option (if turned on) forces NX save the weight data along with other information. Calculated mass saves in the NX parameter (usually MassPropMass or something).… Read More »
This problem usually appears if there are some problems with your system environment variables concerning Java. It is pretty simple to resolve, you just have to check whether your variables are correct. To open the list of environment variables follow Windows Control Panel –> System –> Advanced System Settings –> Environment Variables. Check through the list… Read More »
Here I have collected some of the NX licensing components with their short meanings. Gateway – is a Base NX Module; NX Open Grip Execute – allows you to execute GRIP applications NX IGES/DXF/STEP – are the neutral formats translators; NX 2D Exchange – 2D translators; NX Rapid Prototyping – gives you tools… Read More »
CADabout.ru starts a new series of arcticles dedicated to the 3 axis milling functionality in Siemens NX CAM module. In this lesson you will learn about: How to launch CAM module in NX; The algorithm of CNC-program development; The inheritance of parameters in Operation Navigator; How to start a new project… Read More »
I can bet my bottom dollar, that you ever experienced a situation, when Siemens NX shows you such message. It is a really common NX error, but there is a quite simple and handy solution (but I can’t give a 100% guarantee that it will work in your specific case, but it worse… Read More »
In our company we have situations when our customer uses a different measurement system, therefore some difficulties are encountered. As I always used a metric system, sometimes it’s a big pain for me to work in inches: analyzing dimension tolerances and so on are varies and as a rule I decide to convert… Read More »
Sometimes it is essential to copy a view from one part file into another. It is not a best practice or even a recommended workflow, but it could be handy in some cases. For an instance, I use the described method to obtain previews for manufacturing documentation. The basic approach of… Read More »
