NX Tutorial : To Copy curves to excel . word from NX Unigraphics Drafting

Copy curves to excel or word from NX Unigraphics

If you want to make a PPT or Excel presentation using the sketch curves that are used in NX , there is a simple option available to do so.
Ensure that you are in Drafting mode before copying the curves.

1. Open NX Unigraphics
2. Go to Drafting mode . Important thing is it will work only in Drafting mode and not in any other modules.
3. In the drawing sheet , hide the unwanted curves and keep only the curves you need to copy in Excel or PPT presentation.
4. Now In NX Menu Bar select Edit → Copy DIsplay
5. Now Go to Excel or word document and press Ctrl+V to paste the curves
6. Right click on the picture and select Edit Picture to break the curves into multiple segments so that it will become very easy to edit.
7. This procedure can be used in Powerpoint, Word and Excel doucments.

NX Drafting: Invalid annotation specified in entry field | To add diameter symbol , greater than > , less than < symbol in UG NX Drafting

To add diameter symbol in NX

1. In NX Drafting application, select Text Editor Option. In text box type <O> to get the diameter symbol
2. You can also select the diameter symbol in text editor symbols list
3. If you want diameter symbol in NX before dimensions, double click the dimension and in Settings enable diameter option.

NX Error :"Invalid annotation specified in entry field"

1. If we want to enter a note which contains greater than symbol "<" or less than symbol ">" or sometimes both "<text" , NX will show an error and will not allow you to add the symbols when you type them in the Text note editor.

Why is this happening

UG NX software uses this symbol for syntax for introducing some special characters. For example, syntax for adding Phi (to represent diameter ) is <O> , for adding omega symbol is <$2>
So if we simply add the symbol < , > or <xyz> the software will imagine you are trying to add a special syntax.

How to add < or > or <text> in UG NX

1. Open the text editor in UG NX Drafting
2. In add text section, type $ in front of < or > symbol
3. For example , if you want to display <note> , then you have to type $<note
4. likewise if you want to display torque > 50 N.m. them you have to type torque $> 50 N.m

Create arrangements in UG NX : Arrangement vs Explosion

Arrangement Vs Explosion 
In UG NX there are two options provided to work with the Assembly structure .
Both Arrangements and Explosions performs the same operation which is to re-position the components in new positions . But arrangement has one additional control of suppressing the unwanted components for a particular arrangement.



How to create arrangement in UG NX :

1. Open the assembly and load all the components present in the assembly
2. Go to Assemblies - Components - Arrangements
3. Create a new arrangement and now move the components that you want to change the position in the current arrangement
4. Suppress the unwanted components 
5. Check often by switching to the default arrangement and ensure that the initial orientations are not altered.

To use Arrangement in a drawing :

1. In Drafting application, Choose create base view option.
2. In dialog box, pick the arrangement for the drawing view
3. If you have created a model view , you can also select it in the same dialog box
4. And give OK.

Shortcuts in UG NX Unigraphics

Basic File operation  shortcuts in UG NX Unigraphics

1. Command  Shortcut Key Outline
2. Ctrl+N  To Creates a new file which may be part,assy,drawing, fem,sim etc.
3. Ctrl+O To Opens an existing file.
4. Ctrl+S Saves the work part and any modified components.
5. Ctrl+U Runs an NX Open program.
6. Ctrl+Q Exists the Sketch task environment and propagates any changes.
7. Ctrl+Z Undoes the last action.
8. Ctrl+Y Redoes the previously undone action.
9. Ctrl+C Copies the selected objects onto the clipboard.
10. Ctrl+V Pastes objects from the clipboard.
11. Ctrl+D Deletes objects.
12. Ctrl+A Selects all visible objects, based on the selection filter.
13. Ctrl+B Makes selected objects invisible in the display.
14. Ctrl+Shift+B Reverses the hidden status of all objects on selectable layers.
15. Ctrl+Shift+K Makes selected objects visible in the display.
16. Ctrl+Shift+U Shows all objects on selectable layers.
17. Ctrl+W Shows or hides objects by type.

NX: To Create Exploded View in NX UG Unigraphics

Exploded View in NX UG -Unigraphics :
Explosion is used in NX to explode the components of an assembly for illustration purpose which can be used further in drawing.

To create exploded View in UG NX:

1. Open the assembly you want to create the exploded View
2. Ensure the assembly options is enabled
3. Go to Assemblies - Exploded Views - Show Explosion tool bar
4. Click on Create new explosion 
5. Now a new set of tools will be opened which contains hide, show, move icons
6. Use the options in Explosion toolbar to create the explosion by moving the components in the desired  position and hide the unwanted components.
7. Save the exploded View

To import the exploded View in Drawing View

1. Now switch to Drafting application
2. Choose create base view option
3. In the view creation dialog box , select the explosion that you have created.
4. As a best practice, you can create a model view and associate it with the explosion that will be very much helpful when you use them in the drawing views.

If you are supposed to update the explosions often , and in-turn update them in drafting views, you might have experience perfect updation of drawing views.

So, in such cases Arrangements would be the best option.

Unigraphics NX : Important Shortcut keys for basic operations in UG NX Unigraphics

To start Sketch in task Environment :

Clicking the Sketch icon or the shortcut key S Creates a sketch and enters the Sketch task environment. Sketcher tools like line, arc , circle etc will be enabled once the Sketch environment is started.

To extrude the Sketch or Existing curves :

Clicking on the Extrude or the shortcut key X Creates a feature by extruding a section along a defined direction.

To revolve the created sketch or revolve a set of curves in a plane :

Clicking on Revolve icon or the shortcut key R creates a new feature by revolving a section about a particular defined axis.

To cut or trim a portion of sheet in Unigraphics NX:

The option Trimmed Sheet with shortcut key T Trims off a portion of a sheet body using curves, faces, or a datum plane.

Variational Sweep

Variational Sweep option with shortcut V Create a body by sweeping a cross section along a path where the shape of the section varies along the path.

To move or transform objects:

To change the position or orientation of an object, the option Move Object with shortcut Ctrl+T is used which moves or rotates selected objects.

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Complete List of NX Shortcuts

Operation in NX	Shortcut for NX	Applicable Module in NX
File-New...	Ctrl+N	Global
File-Open...	Ctrl+O	Global
File-Save	Ctrl+S	Global
File-Save As...	Ctrl+Shift+A	Global
File-Plot...	Ctrl+P	Global
File-Execute-Grip...	Ctrl+G	Global
File-Execute-Debug Grip...	Ctrl+Shift+G	Global
File-Execute-NX Open...	Ctrl+U	Global
File-Finish Sketch	Ctrl+Q	Application Only
	Q	Application Only
Edit-Undo List-1 Open Part	Ctrl+Z	Global
Edit-Redo	Ctrl+Y	Global
Edit-Cut	Ctrl+X	Global
Edit-Copy	Ctrl+C	Global
Edit-Paste	Ctrl+V	Global
Edit-Delete...	Ctrl+D	Global
	Delete	Global
Edit-Selection-Top Selection Priority - Feature	Shift+F	Global
Edit-Selection-Top Selection Priority - Face	Shift+G	Global
Edit-Selection-Top Selection Priority - Body	Shift+B	Global
Edit-Selection-Top Selection Priority - Edge	Shift+E	Global
Edit-Selection-Top Selection Priority - Component	O	Global
Edit-Selection-Select All	Ctrl+A	Global
Edit-Object Display...	Ctrl+J	Global
Edit-Show and Hide-Show and Hide...	Ctrl+W	Global
Edit-Show and Hide-Immediate Hide...	Ctrl+Shift+I	Global
Edit-Show and Hide-Hide...	Ctrl+B	Global
Edit-Show and Hide-Show...	Ctrl+Shift+K	Global
Edit-Show and Hide-Show All	Ctrl+Shift+U	Global
Edit-Show and Hide-Invert Shown and Hidden	Ctrl+Shift+B	Global
Edit-Move Object...	Ctrl+T	Global
Edit-Sketch Curve-Quick Trim...	T	Application Only
Edit-Sketch Curve-Quick Extend...	E	Application Only
View-Operation-Fit	Ctrl+F	Global
View-Operation-Zoom...	Ctrl+Shift+Z	Global
View-Operation-Rotate...	Ctrl+R	Global
View-Section-Edit Section...	Ctrl+H	Global
View-Visualization-Ray Traced Studio	Ctrl+Shift+W	Global
View-Visualization-High Quality Image...	Ctrl+Shift+H	Global
View-Layout-New...	Ctrl+Shift+N	Global
View-Layout-Open...	Ctrl+Shift+O	Global
View-Layout-Fit All Views	Ctrl+Shift+F	Global
View-Information Window	Ctrl+Shift+S	Global
View-Current Dialog Box	F3	Global
View-Move Clip Left	Shift+F1	Global
View-Move Clip Right	Shift+F2	Global
View-Full Screen	Alt+Enter	Global
View-Orient View to Sketch	Shift+F8	Application Only
View-Reset Orientation	Ctrl+F8	Global
Insert-Sketch Curve-Polygon...	P	Application Only
Insert-Sketch Curve-Studio Spline...	S	Application Only
Insert-Sketch Constraint-Dimension-Rapid...	D	Application Only
Insert-Design Feature-Extrude...	X	Application Only
Insert-Surface-Four Point Surface...	Ctrl+4	Application Only
Insert-Mesh Surface-Studio Surface...	N	Application Only
Insert-Sweep-Variational Sweep...	V	Application Only
Format-Layer Settings...	Ctrl+L	Global
Format-WCS-Display	W	Global
Tools-Expressions...	Ctrl+E	Global
Tools-Update-Make First Feature Current	Ctrl+Shift+Home	Application Only
Tools-Update-Make Previous Feature Current	Ctrl+Shift+Left	Application Only
Tools-Update-Make Next Feature Current	Ctrl+Shift+Right	RRENT Application Only
Tools-Update-Make Last Feature Current	Ctrl+Shift+End	ENT Application Only
Tools-Journal-Play...	Alt+F8	Global
Tools-Journal-Edit...	Alt+F11	Global
Tools-Macro-Start Record...	Ctrl+Shift+R	Global
Tools-Macro-Playback...	Ctrl+Shift+P	Global
Tools-Movie-Record...	Alt+F5	Global
Tools-Movie-Pause	Alt+F6	Global
Tools-Movie-Stop	Alt+F7	Global
Information-Object...	Ctrl+I	Global
Analysis-Curve-Refresh Curvature Graphs	Ctrl+Shift+C	Global
Preferences-Object...	Ctrl+Shift+J	Global
Preferences-Selection...	Ctrl+Shift+T	Global
Preferences-Visualization...	Ctrl+Shift+V	Global
Application-Modeling...	M	Global
	Ctrl+M	Global
Application-Shape Studio...	Ctrl+Alt+S	Global
Application-Drafting...	Ctrl+Shift+D	Global
Application-Manufacturing...	Ctrl+Alt+M	Global
Application-Inspection...	Ctrl+Alt+I	Global
Application-Sheet Metal-Sheet Metal...	Ctrl+Shift+M	Global
Application-PCB Design-Flexible Printed Circuit Design...	Ctrl+Alt+P	Global
Application-Assemblies	Ctrl+Alt+A	Global
Nissan Application-Nissan Rule Tools-Nissan Rule Setup	Ctrl+1	Global
Nissan Application-Nissan Rule Tools-Nissan Break Link	Ctrl+2	Global
Help-On Context...	Alt+F1	Global
Finish Sketch	Ctrl+Q	Application Only
	Q	Application Only
Orient View to Sketch	Shift+F8	Application Only
Refresh	F5	Global
Zoom	F6	Global
Rotate	F7	Global
Orient View-Trimetric	Home	Global
Orient View-Isometric	End	Global
Orient View-Top	Ctrl+Alt+T	Global
Orient View-Front	Ctrl+Alt+F	Global
Orient View-Right	Ctrl+Alt+R	Global
Orient View-Left	Ctrl+Alt+L	Global
Snap View	F8	Global
Set Rotation Reference	C	Global
Clear Rotation Reference	Ctrl+F3	Global
Paste	Ctrl+V	Global
Repeat Command-1 Shortcut Keys	F4	Global