NX MCD shows Runtime Error message: "MCD does not support mixed unit simulation"

2021-10-04T09:16:51Z
NX System Administration NX for Design

Summary


Details

Simulate (play) MCD raised the Runtime error message: "MCD does not support mixed unit simulation"
 


Solution

Mixed Units, means that the assembly contains both inch and millimeter parts. Currently (NX 1980 series) MCD can only work with assemblies that are all the same units, either inch or millimeters. 
To fix this issue make sure all components have the same units. 


You can find the units of components by adding the Units column to the Assembly Navigator, or do Menu --> Information --> Part --> Loaded Parts which will list the Units for every loaded part.

How to convert part files from inches to millimeters, or vice versa, see the documentation "Converting part file units":
https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/209349590/doc/PL20200522120320484.command_line_utilities/html/all_uti_uc_ov_r

Notes and References


Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: all
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: NX
Application: MECHATRONICS
Version: V1980
Function: RUN_TIME
Product: NX
Application: SYSENG
Version: V1980
Function: SYSTEM_TOOLS

Ref: 001-10165929

KB Article ID# PL8574441

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