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Q1-080703: NX3

Finding the center of gravity in NX3

Q1-080702: NX4

I want the KF program to create a rectangular array.

Q2-080623: NX 3

I want to learn about mold and progressive dies with NX3.

Q1-080623: NX 4

I have a closed ISO-GRID 3/4in thick Alum Panel that is machined in the FLAT.

Q1-061608: Automation

I need to automate CADWorx output of BOM to Sage Software's MAS90 accounting package and PO generation package.

Q1-080610: Hardware requirement for TCE 2007 ( 2 ans)

Can any one suggest what could be the System (HW) architecture required to implement TCE 2007 for approximately 100 users concurrent.

Q1-080606: Communication Failure in TCE 9.1.2

We are running TCE 9.1.2 (DB-oracle in HP-UX, Windows 2003 for Application server).

Q1-080530: Tool File Extraction

This is in reference to the Ideas tool file extraction. The scenario is that Team center is storing ideas file in its database.

Q2-080530: Assembly Documentation

How are the users in the community handling the documentation of very large assemblies?

Q3-080530: Importing SolidWorks to Solid Edge

I have a file from a customer that is a SolidWorks assembly file. I can easily open it in our Solid Edge but it comes in with zero geometry.

Q1-080516: Applying Loads in NX5 (3 ans)

How do I create a distributed loads based upon length (span across) in NX5?

Q2-080516: Customer Defaults in NX5

How can I load a changed Customer Default setting by itself when UGS is started?

Q1-080502: Manufacturing in NX4 (1 ans)

How can I create the NC file in UGS manufacturing for different types of machines show me the process and way to find it?

Q1-080425: Printing in NX (2 ans)

How can I fix an SDI plotting error?

Q2-080425: Splines and Studio Surfaces in NX3 (1 ans)

I am using the pole splines in NX3 with NXN Studio Surfaces.

Q1-080422: Thermal Analysis in NX11

What is the correct method for setting a material heat transfer coefficient value for a thermal analysis model in NX11?

Q2-080422: Knowledge Fusion in NX4 (1 ans)

Does any one know the format for the curve extract function in Knowledge Fusion?

Q1-080418: Drafting Views in NX2 (2 ans)

How do I place a shaded view of a model on a drawing sheet in NX2?

Q2-080418: Teamcenter Client Setup (1 ans)

Can we access Teamcenter database from Customer? If so, what are the required things at the client side ?

Q3-080418: Motion Simulation in NX4

How do you export a video file (mpeg, avi) from motion simulation environment in NX4?

Q1-080416: Motion Simulation of a Spring in NX4

I know that it is possible to model a representation of a spring in motion simulator, but I was wondering if it is possible to actually show a spring being compressed in a simulation.

Q1-080408: Knurled Surface in NX4

How does one apply a knurled surface in NX4?

Q2-080408: Expressions in NX4 (2 ans)

I need the equivalent of if/then or some other boolean operator.

Q3-080408: Adding Knurling in NX4 (2 ans)

What is the procedure to add a knurled finish to a cylindrical surface in NX4?

Q4-080408: Knowledge Fusion in NX4 (1 ans)

Does anyone know the function for mirror of curves in knowledge fusion in NX4?

Q1-080402: Templates in NX3

We use a lot of templates for manufacturing purposes. I was recently asked to create several precision templates on mat finished .004 mil mylar.

Q2-080402: Knowledge Fusion in NX4 (1 ans)

I am trying to find the intersection between a line and a curve.

Q1-080328: NX4 Free Form Feature Help (1 ans)

I am about to start some projects with plastic parts that contain complex 3D surfaces/features.

Q1-080314: Smartcoding in TCX

Does anyone know about smartcoding in TCX?

Q2-080314: Productivity in NX5 I-DEAS

Is there a way I can change the material within my FE model to keep the same boundary conditions?

Q3-080314: Contact/Glue Analysis in NX5

I am currently modeling, meshing, and solving a problem regarding a two component part in NX5.

Q1-080312: Exporting from Teamcenter (4 ans)

What are the steps for exporting a model from Teamcenter to my C: drive to work in UGS native?

Q2-080312: Optimization Solution Tool in NX4

I am trying to do an optimization study using the Optimization Solution tool.

Q3-080312: TVM Settings in NX5

Where are the TVM settings in NX5?

Q1-080307: Part Families Command in Knowledge Fusion

In Knowledge Fusion how do I use the Part Families command?

Q2-080307: Curves & Surfaces in Knowledge Fusion NX4 (1 ans)

How can I measure the distance between curves and surfaces and use them in further calculations?

Q3-080307: Connecting Teamcenter and Pro/E

I would like to connect Pro/ENGINEER to Teamcenter (TCUA).

Q1-080214: Mapping Material and Weight in NX5 (2 ans)

How can I map material and weight attributes in drafting in NX5?

Q2-080214: Datum Planes in NX3 or NX5 (2 ans)

How can I make a datum plane or plane or datum axis that is tangent to a surface at some point and this surface can be any shape in NX3 or NX5?

Q1-080212: Components in an Assembly in NX4 (2 ans)

I want find selected components from an assembly in NX4.

Q1-080206: Triggering a Shop Doc from a Post Processor in NX

I have customized my post as well as shop doc. What I am trying to do is to add a custom command to my post so that it triggers the shop doc and finally create two different files for me.

Q1-080201: Modeling Motion in NX4 (1 ans)

I created a solid of an internal locking ring with a 71 inch radius in the expanded shape.

Q1-080129: Compression Spring Ends in NX4 (1 ans)

How does one draw a compression spring with ends that are squared and ground in NX4?

Q1-080128: Color Mapping for Plots in NX4

How can I do color mapping in NX4?

Q1-080125: Monochrome Printing in NX4

I have a EPSON STYLUS 1200 printer. I used NX plotadmin to install this printer and its working fine with color plots.

Q2-080125: IGS Files in NX3 (2 ans)

I am having a problem opening a 1GB IGS file in NX3.

Q2-080123: Creating a CAM Shaft in NX4

How do I create a CAM Shaft in NX4?

Q3-080123: Mouse Cursor in UGS

In Drafting, while inserting Base or Auxiliary Views, if I don't drag and click in less than 1 second, the mouse cursor snaps to the upper left edge of the drawing sheet.

Q1-080123: Complex Meshing and FE Solving in NX5

I made a complex roll cage design model for my research project.

Q1-080117: Ufunc Code in NX4

I am trying to get the Ufunc code for getting the coordinates from a sketch into spread sheet in NX4.

Q1-080115: Load Case Combination in NX5

How do I use load case combination in NX5?

Q2-080115: Exporting a JPEG Image from NX4

When I export a model to a JPEG format the image is a mirror image what is the problem?

Q3-080115: Printer Installation with NX2 (2 ans)

How Can I Install a Printer in NX2?

Q1-080111: Error Importing a DWG into NX5 (1 ans)

When importing .dwg files that were created in FabCAD the piece comes into NX5 scaled down to approximately 4% of the original size.

Q2-080111: Inserting a Row to a Tabular Note in NX3

I am unable to insert a new row to an existing part list(UF_tabular_note_section_subtype) using ufunc api.

Q1-080107: Hole Chart in NX3

I get the following error when I try to open the Hole Chart from the GM Toolkit: Failed to load image - see log file for details.

Q1-080104: Blank vs. Suppress in NX4 (5 ans)

What is the difference between Blank and Suppress in NX4?

Q1-071226: TcM Rich Client Installation Problems (1 ans)

I am currently installing Teamcenter Manufacturing 2007. But I have run into a big problem.

Q2-071226: Macro Editing in NX3

How do I create a macro in NX3 and use it externally through C++ or VC++ program?

Q1-071213: Drafting Sections in NX5 (1 ans)

How do I change a drafting section symbol to the AISC balloon type arrangement or where can I download additional drafting standards?

Q1-071212: Functionality from I-DEAS 12 NX (1 ans)

Next year we will be moving from I-DEAS 12 NX to NX. I was hoping someone could give me some insight and comparisons of both programs.

Q1-071210: Assembly in NX3 (2 ans)

I accidentally deleted parts in assembly tree (not really accidentally, because of converting into IGES) and now on preview I can see the whole assembly but when I open it those parts are missing, and in draft I can see all the dimensions and everything but the model is missing.

Q2-071210: Manufacturing in NX3 (3 ans)

How do I model a convex or Corner Round cutter using 5 Parameter, 7 Parameter or 10 Parameter template in NX3?

Q1-071206: UGS Digital Manufacturing Solutions

We are planning to implement UGS Digital Manufacturing solutions. Because of huge software expenses involved, we will not buy the suite but plan to build piece by piece.

Q1-071129: Error Converting NX3 to IGES (2 ans)

I got an error when I tried to export the 80mb NX3.prt into IGES.

Q1-071128: Tutorials for NX4 (2 ans)

Where can I find tutorials and videos about NX4?

Q1-071127: Migrating to NX5 (1 ans)

Does anyone know of a better reference than the designviz.com cross reference for people migrating from SolidWorks or Inventor to NX5?

Q1-071126: Opening a Part in NX5 (2 ans)

I am having problems opening a part (model) in NX5.

Q1-071119: Tutorials for RoboCAD (1 ans)

I'm trying to find any tutorials, videos or any other suggestion on RoboCAD.

Q1-071116: Sheet Metal in NX4 (2 ans)

Can I unfold a complex sheet metal part in NX4?

Q1-071115: Converting Assembly Files From NX4 to NX3 (4 ans)

How can I convert assembly files from NX4 to NX3 with parameters?

Q2-071115: Constraints in Assemblies in NX5 (3 ans)

Is it possible that all the constraints can be shown and I can edit the constraints in NX5?

Q1-071114: Going from SolidWorks to NX5 (3 ans)

I was proficient in SolidWorks and I am now moving to NX5. What would be a good training regimen for crossing platforms?

Q2-071114: Check Mate in NX3

I want to check the tolerance for the components in an assembly.

Q3-071114: Curved Spring in NX3 (1 ans)

How can I make a curved spring in NX3?

Q1-071105: Drawings in NX2 (1 ans)

How can I use more than one reference set in a drawing?

Q2-071105: NX4 Cast (2 ans)

When I click training from help it shows a help error "Could not start cast please check the UGII_CAST environment variable setting".

Q3-071105: Clone File in NX3

I could not make clone assembly in NX3.

Q1-071101: External Mode of JAVA API in NX4 or NX5

How can I start the External Mode Program of NXOpen in JAVA API?

Q2-071101: Unable to Open NX4 (1 ans)

I receive the following message when opening NX4: "Fatal error detected unable to continue".

Q3-071101: Running NX4 and SolidWorks (2 ans)

I have both NX4 and SolidWorks installed on the same system. I am having a problem with the file icons.

Q1-071031: Running NX4 From an External Drive (1 ans)

I'd like to run NX4 or later on my Dell M90 but will need a new hard drive since the one I have is full.

Q2-071031: Teamcenter Hardware Platform (1 ans)

I am looking for a dedicated server to use with Teamcenter.

Q1-071029: Sketch and Expressions in NX (1 ans)

Is it possible to lock a dimension in sketch in NX?

Q2-071029: Repositioning Components in NX3 (1 ans)

I am having trouble repositioning the components in an assembly in NX3.

Q1-071026: Converting Solid Edge Files to NX3

Can I convert Solid Edge (.par and .asm) files into NX3 part files (.prt) and assembly files that are editable?

Q1-071025: Data Conversion in NX4 (1 ans)

I am not able to convert an NX4 .prt into a Solid IGES.

Q1-071024: Errors when Modeling in NX3

We are using UGS NX3 software for modeling. After opening some of the .prt files, two messages are being displayed on the screen.

Q1-071019: Solaris I-deas Data Migration to Windows (1 ans)

We are trying to migrate our Sun Solaris installation of I-deas to Windows XP.

Q1-071012: Sketch in NX3 (1 ans)

I have put a link to a dimension from one part to another part using Expressions & Interpart Reference.

Q1-071010: Motion Simulation in NX4

I need to create motion simulation for a drill press.

Q1-071003: Error Message in NX5 (2 ans)

The files created 30 days before are showing an error message. But I am able to create new files from NX5.

Q2-071003: Speeding Up Operation in NX3 or NX5 (1 ans)

I need to go to assembly navigator and highlight the first item and right click to get property commend and open this to choose attribute window and select all the content and copy and paste to a word document or word pand document and save it to the same directory as this .prt file.

Q1-071001: NX5 CAM Express (1 ans)

We're looking into purchasing NX CAM Express for programming our 2D, 3D and mill turn work.

Q1-070924: Opening a Part in NX4 (3 ans)

I am unable to open my part in NX4.

Q1-092107: Arrow Sizing for Drafting in NX3 (2 ans)

For some reason on a particular part, the arrows have automatically sized to be very large, why is that?

Q1-092007: Rotating a Hinge Component in NX3 (2 ans)

I assembled a hinge to an axis and want to rotate the hinge with my mouse in NX3.

Q1-091807: Setting a Plotter in NX4

How do I set a plotter, to take a 1:1 scale print in NX4?

Q2-091807: Importing Windows Fonts into NX3

Can you import windows fonts into NX3?

Q1-091707: Spread Sheets in NX3 or NX5 (1 ans)

I have some .csv files and they contain lots of info including weld points coordinates, weld materials, gages, etc.

Q2-091707: Clone Assembly File in NX3

I used to clone assembly file successfully in NX4. But NX3 would not work anymore.

Q3-091707: Ruled Surface Command in NX3 (2 ans)

I tried to use ruled command to make a mesh surface but the commend window is limited to not show any content within.

Q1-091307: Problems with NX5 (1 ans)

Anybody else having problems with NX5 (CAM side)?

Q2-091307: Machining Time in NX4 (1 ans)

How can I see the total machining time on an NX4 CAM module?

Q1-091207: Helix on an Arc in NX4 (1 ans)

I would like to make the helix follow an arc in NX4.

Q1-091007: Drawing View in NX4 (1 ans)

When I pull down the part navigator, it shows the drawings.

Q1-090607: Restoring a Model in NX3 (1 ans)

In NX3 can you restore a model that was closed but not saved due to power problem or UGS window closes due to some error?

Q1-090507: Saving Toolbar Positions in NX3

Our system is not loading the user.mtx file, It works fine when exit/enter UGS NX3 but not after Windows logout.

Q2-090507: Sheet Metal Design Module in NX4 (1 ans)

I am wondering if there is a way to show the material flow when forming a sheet metal part using the NX4 sheet metal design module?

Q1-090307: Configuring a Mouse in NX2 (1 ans)

I am trying to configure my mouse in NX2. Currently my left click, scroll and middle button do nothing.

Q1-083107: Flat Pattern in NX3 or NX4 (1 ans)

The Drawing file created was assembled in another file. These files are NX3. When I open this drawing file, it shows a message as "Flat Pattern Failed to Load".

Q2-083107: NX2 to NX4 Migration

For some strange reason NX4 works fine but the "Resource Bar" refuses to work.

Q3-083107: Unfolding a Formed Part in NX3 ( 2 ans)

How can I unfold a formed part that was not created by the sheet metal application i.e. an extruded profile using a modeling application in NX3?

Q1-083007: Animated Display of Part Data in NX4

How can I set up automatic animated screen display (like a slow movie) of part data in a defined route, and how do I define the route in NX4?

Q1-082807: Text Curves in NX3

How can I create Text Curves in Grip in NX3?

Q1-082407: Angular Dimensioning in NX3 (2 ans)

How do I get Angular Dimensions to show correctly in NX3?

Q1-082207: Memory Access Violation in NX5

I am trying to use the Strength Wizard in the latest released version of UGS NX5.

Q1-082107: User Defined Features in NX3

I have created some UDFs, but in the process I made some incorrect entries. How can I delete the icon names in the "No Library", or any library, menu window so the names may be used again?

Q2-082007: WCS in UGS NX2 (2 ans)

In UGS NX2 what is the use of WCS?

Q3-082007: Converting from MM to Inches in NX3 (3 ans)

How can I convert an entire model from "mm" to "inches" or "inches" to "mm" in NX3?

Q1-082007: Converting Un-Parametric to Parametric (1 ans)

How can I Convert an Un-parametric cylinder to parametric cylinder in NX2?

Q1-081607: Sharp Blend End in NX3 (1 ans)

Does anyone knows how to build a Blending Operation with SHARP END in NX3?

Q2-081607: Drafting Specification File in NX2 (1 ans)

What is the Drafting Specification File in NX2?

Q3-081607: Using NX4 with PTC's Windchill 8 (2 ans)

Is anyone using NX4 with Windchill 8?

Q1-081407: Sheet Metal Tutorials for NX2 (1 ans)

Where can I get sheet metal tutorials for NX2?

Q1-081307: Export Part List to Excel from NX4

I have a question on how to export a part list to an excel spread sheet from NX4.

Q1-080907: I-DEAS in NX11 (1 ans)

Where can we get the PDF format book for I-DEAS in NX11?

Q2-080807: Help in UGS NX3 (4 ans)

I have many questions about the use of UGS NX3.

Q1-080807: Expressions in NX3

I want to know how to use expressions in assembly in NX3?(push concept)

Q1-080707: Importing UGS Bulk Data to Teamcenter

I want to know how to import bulk UGS data into Teamcenter and also auto assign the part number.

Q1-080207: Converting NX3 Files to NX2 Files (1 ans)

Can anybody tell me how to convert NX3 files to NX2 other than a Parasolid?

Q2-080207: Opening An Assembly File in NX4 (2 ans)

I used to open an assembly file by double clicking the file name and all the components show on the screen.

Q1-080107: Invoking Analysis -> Distance Menu (1 ans)

How do I invoke the Analysis -> Distance Menu using UFUNC programming in NX2 or NX4?

Q1-073107: NX4 Tutorials (1 ans)

Where can I get some good tutorials for NX4?

Q1-073007: Converting CATIA V5 to UGS NX4

How can I convert a CATIA V5 file to UGS NX4?

Q1-072707: Converting CATIA V5 to NX4 (4 ans)

Does anyone know how to convert a CATIA V5 drawing to NX4?

Q2-072707: Error While Loading a DLL in NX4

I am getting the following error "Failed to load image - See log file for details Function Name: Main" when loading a DLL in NX4.

Q1-072507: Seed File in NX2 (1 ans)

What is a seed file's importance in UGS NX2?

Q1-071907: Cast in UGS

Can somebody tell me where can I get a free UGS cast?

Q2-071907: 2D Geometry in NX4 (1 ans)

Is there any function in NX4 for finding the centroid of a 2D geometry?

Q1-071807: Reading of CAD Files Using JAVA

How can I read Cad Files such as .PRT files using JAVA?

Q1-071607: Deformed Part Getting No such rule Message (1ans)

My intent is to create a Part Family of o-rings that can be deformed when added to an assembly.

Q2-071607: Custom User Defined Features in NX3 (1 ans)

We are running UG/NX3 native on Dell Precision 490 PCs.

Q1-071307: Installing NX4 on a New Vista Machine (1 ans)

I am unable to get the NX4 FLEXLM software installed onto Windows Vista.

Q1-071207: Sheet Color in Drafting in NX4 (1 ans)

How can I change the sheet color in drafting in NX4?

Q2-071207: STEP Translation in NX3

When opening or importing any new STEP files, a previously imported STEP file is included in the translation.

Q1-071107: Mirror Certification Module in NX4

Can someone tell me about the mirror certification module in UGS NX4?

Q1-071007: Assembly Machining in NX4 (1 ans)

I am new to UGS and am having problems figuring out how to make machine features in an assembly.

Q1-070907: Expressions in NX4

How do I use Expressions in NX4?

Q1-070507: Finding the Center of Gravity in NX3 (2 ans)

How do I find the center of gravity in NX3?

Q1-070407: IGES File Format in UGS

I need a detailed explanation of the various terms involved in an IGES file format.

Q2-070407: Generating a CAM Program in NX4

What is the procedure for generating a CAM program in NX4?

Q1-062807: Tool Design in NX4

How can we find out the blank development of forming sheet metal components in NX4 (how can use the meta form)?

Q2-062807: Export Expression in an Excel Sheet in NX4

I went to tool > expression > hit the excel icon, then pop out an excel sheet. But the UGS window froze each time I did this. Can anybody explain why?

Q3-062807: Teamcenter/NX Manager (1 ans)

How do you set up Drawing Templates in Teamcenter with NX Manager?

Q1-062707: Making a Clone File in NX4

Can anybody show me how to make a clone file step by step in NX4?

Q1-062507: Gear Profile in NX4