NX I want to create a sketch at a location offset from the existing plane

2024-06-21T00:26:37Z
NX for Design

Summary


Details

When creating a sketch, can create it on a selected plane using "On Plane" option, but is it possible to create it at an offset from the plane, not on the plane?

Currently, after creating a sketch on a specified plane, I use Reattach Sketch function to offset it. This requires two operations, creation and modification, which is time-consuming. I would like to know how to directly offset when creating.

Reproduced Steps:

1. Home tab > Construction group > Sketch


Solution

Up to NX 2306, it can only be created on a specified plane. Please use "Reattach Sketch".

However, this can be achieved with "Manual" option, which is enhanced with NX 2406 Series.

This provides a user interface same to "Reattach Sketch" command when creating a new sketch, allowing offsets and other manual operations.


Notes

To enable this new function, you must first set "Create Sketch Method" to "Manual" in Customer Defaults.

File > Utilities > Customer Defaults > Sketch > General > Session Settings > Create Sketch Method = Manual


What’s New in NX 2406:

https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/209349590/PL20231101866122454.whatsnew/xid2289614

**Please refer to PL8796871 for Japanese article.

Release Versions
  • NX V2206
  • NX V2306.4000
  • NX - DESIGN V2206
  • NX - DESIGN V2306.4000
Platforms
  • Windows x64 10
  • Windows x64 11

KB Article ID# PL8796872

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