NX Where to set the Tolerance of Extrude feature of PCB Board

2021-10-06T23:27:33Z
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Summary


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Import the .brd file into NX PCB Exchange using command 'Import ECAD Model', Board is created with Extrude feature.
Where can we set Tolerance of Extrude feature of PCB Board?

Solution

1. Open the 'pcbx_ug_model.ini' file. This file is present in %UGII_BASE_DIR%\UGPCBXCHANGE
2. Add the line as below to this file.
NxWriteDistanceTolerance = 0.0001.
You can set the value of "NxWriteDistanceTolerance" as per your requirement.
3. Restart NX.
4. Import any sample .brd file (which is having PCB board in it) into NX PCB Exchange using command 'Import ECAD Model'.
PCB Board will be created with Extrude feature.
5. Double click on the Extrude feature to edit it -> Settings (group).
Here you will see the "Tolerance" field.
The value of "Tolerance" field is controlled by NxWriteDistanceTolerance.

Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: all
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: NX
Application: PCB_EXCHANGE
Version: V12.0.2
Function: SETTINGS

Ref: 002-8016489

KB Article ID# PL8016489

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