NX How to dimension to a named centerline

2019-05-15T15:31:17Z
NX for Design

Summary


Details

In NX8.5, a list of available centerlines would appear in a dialog. Now in NX9, 
there is no list of named centerlines available. How to dimension to a named 
centerline.



Solution

 The name of the centerline needs to be typed into the 'Name Selection' field in 
the Selection toolbar. To do this, the 'Name Selection' field needs to be added 
to the Selection toolbar. 
1. In the menu, select 'Tools-->Customize'. 
2. Select the 'Commands' tab. 
3. Under the 'Categories' window, expand 'Classic Toolbars'. 
4. Highlight 'Selection'. 
5. Under the 'Commands' window, highlight the 'Name Selection' field. 
6. Hold down MouseButton1 and drag and drop the 'Name Selection' field 
 into the Selection toolbar. 
7. Close the Customize dialog.


Now when in a dimension command with the prompt, 'Select First Object' 
highlighted, enter the name of the centerline in the 'Name Selection' field 
and hit <enter>. The named centerline will highlight and the second object can 
be selected.



Notes and References


Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: all
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: NX
Application: DRAFTING
Version: V9.0
Function: ANNOTATION

Ref: 001-7316438

KB Article ID# PL8010390

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