Automated modeling using NXOpen?

Submitted by Junfanbl on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 03:46
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Journaling / NXOpen API

Hello, I am wondering if somebody can tell me what NXOpen API calls I can make to model something to specific dimensions.

What I am aiming to do is, create a little program that I can use to input dimensions so it will model pipe fittings for me. I need to model pipe fittings to specific dimensions so I can get accurate volume and fluid volume measurements. I can model these things by hand, but it would be nice if I could automate the process.

Any ideas?

NXJournaling - Mon, 03/21/2016 - 05:50

What you are describing sounds like it would best be solved with a good parametric model (no NXOpen programming necessary). Identify the required input(s), then make a CAD model based on expressions. Associate the appropriate model dimensions to the expressions; when the user changes the input (expression values), the model will update accordingly. Once you have a good parametric model, it could be used as the basis for a part family, a deformed part, or a template part.

NXOpen could be used to help in the creation of such parts, but may be overkill in this situation.

Junfanbl - Mon, 03/21/2016 - 06:43

Nice, sounds like less of a headache than using NXOpen! How do I create this parametric model for the basis of my modeling? What is the process?

NXJournaling - Mon, 03/21/2016 - 13:25

I sent a very simple model to your email address for an example.

Mak - Wed, 01/25/2017 - 07:31

Can I get the same model? If possible please send it to balchunasmak@gmail.com

NXJournaling - Wed, 01/25/2017 - 09:07

I sent the model and a short description to your email.

Carlos Luna - Thu, 02/02/2017 - 20:14

Sorry, could you please send me the parametric model! Thank you in advance

NXJournaling - Fri, 02/03/2017 - 05:53

I sent the model and a short description to your email.

Mak - Fri, 04/21/2017 - 17:34

Can I get the parametric model sample.