NX There is no metric or english unit seed part in STEP 242 translator folder

2021-10-06T23:27:32Z
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In the %UGII_BASE_DIR%\TRANSLATORS\step242 folder there is no "step242ugnull_mm.prt" or "step242ugnull_in.prt" seed part as there is in corresponding folders for the STEP203 and STEP214 translators.
When importing a STEP AP 242 file into NX using the STEP242 translator, which seed part / template part, is used?



Solution

When you import a STEP AP_242 file into NX, a "Blank" template is used, (the template you find through File -> New, selecting "Blank" from the list).
A "Blank" template is essentially a part file with all settings based upon current NX customer defaults settings. 
The unit used, mm or inch, is determined by unit stored in the STEP file.



Notes and References


Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: INTL64
OS: windows
OS Version: 10_1709
Product: NX
Application: TRANSLATOR
Version: V1872
Function: STEP_AP242

Ref: 001-9626236

KB Article ID# PL8016315

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