====== 5 Working with NX ========

===== 5.1 Creating items in Teamcenter =====

Create a new part in Teamcenter as usual:

Select "File->New->Item" and select the type {{:uc_workingwithnx_en_001.png?nolink|}}.

Assign an item ID and assign a (temporary) name.

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_002.png?direct&500 |}}

Choose a name from the naming catalog.

Unit of Messure = Empty (each)

Press "Next".

Enter the essential master data.

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_003.png?direct |}}
 
 
Press "Finish".
Then select the newly created item or item revision and start NX via {{:uc_workingwithnx_en_005.png?nolink|}} in the menu bar. Once you save the part file in NX, the dataset (UGMaster) is placed under the Item Revision.
 
===== 5.2 Preparation ======

Before you start working in NX, please first load the role "FFG Standard" via the sidebar {{:uc_workingwithnx_en_014.png?nolink|}}.

===== 5.3 Create Items with the help of NX =====

  * The creation of a new item in Teamcenter is performed in NX as follows:

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_006.png?direct |}}
 
|1.|Create a new data record via file → New... |
|2.|Create a new record via Ctrl+N |

  * The creation of a new item as master part is visible as relationship "master" and contains the model. 
  * The creation of a new non-master part is visible as relationship "specification" and contains the DrawingPart.
 
{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_007.png?direct |}}

|Here, certain mandatory attributes must be assigned to the newly created item. |

 
===== 5.4 Revision and save parts =====
 
  * The revision of **Master parts** is also carried out: Menu File → Save → Save as...
  * Create as new change status (revision)
  * Save as new element creates a new part under a new part number
  * Save as Alt-Rep creates a new dataset with altern. Geometry presentation under the current part / revision master.

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_008.png?direct |}}
 
|@red:1. |Save as action - New element / New change status |
|@orange:2. |Double-click to assign a new revision number to the Item Revision. |

  * If an item revision contains dependent files in addition to the **Master part**, the documents to be transferred can be selected if this is defined in the preferences.
 
===== 5.5 Teamcenter Navigator =======

  * The Teamcenter Navigator shows the current folder structure of the user.
  * The columns can be adjusted as required.
 
{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_009.png?direct |}}

  * The following file operations are possible with RMT:

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_010.png?direct |}}
 
|@orange:1. |Cut and Copy has the same effect as in the "My Teamcenter" environment |
|@red:2. |Opens the "Add Component" dialog |
|@blue:3. |Add the object to a project |
 
===== 5.6 Teamcenter Navigator Search =====

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_011.png?direct |}}
 
|@red:1. |Search Wildcards as in Teamcenter area |
|@orange:2. |Advanced Search |
|@blue:3. |Loading options for assemblies |
 
===== 5.7 Teamcenter Navigator Advanced Search =====

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_012.png?direct |}}

|@red:1. |Search criteria |
|@orange:2. |Look for it: |
|@blue:3. |Display last searches |
|@green:4. |...Searches saved in "My Teamcenter" |

 
===== 5.8 Teamcenter functions in the assembly Navigator =====

  * Keep all Teamcenter information up to date

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_013.png?direct |}} 

|@red:1.|Update information from Teamcenter |
|@orange:2. |Add the object to a project |


===== 5.9 Creation of a UGParts (drawing) =====

To create a UGPart in Teamcenter, please load the part or assembly from Teamcenter to NX. Then create the UGPart belonging to the UGMaster via File -> New (Ctrl+N).

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_015.png?direct |}}

Then select the register "FFG Drawing" and the corresponding seedpart "FFG-nx120_mag_drawing". The corresponding attributes are taken from the item revision. Confirm this with OK.

{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_016.png?direct |}}

 
==== 5.9.1 NX TOOLS - Loading the drawing frame ====
Proceed as follows to add the drawing frame and sheet format:

|< 50em 1% >|

|1.   |Overview - Frame functions |
|     |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_017.png?nolink |}} |
|2.   |Load drawing frame |
|     |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_018.png?nolink |}} |
|3.   |Drawing frame on Sheet 1 |
|     |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_019.png?nolink |}} |
|4.   |Selection of the desired frame |
|     |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_020.png?nolink |}} |
|5.   |Selection of the drawing format |
|     |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_021.png?nolink |}} |

<WRAP info><color blue>**Note:**</color> \\ \\ In order to display all attribute values in the drawing frame, the UGPart must be saved to Teamcenter and the drawing header must be updated with the function "Abbild aktualisieren".</WRAP>
==== 5.9.2 NX TOOLS – Creating a drawing sheet ====

|< 50em 1% >|

|1. |Overview - Frame functions |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_022.png?nolink |}} |
|2. |Load drawing frame |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_023.png?nolink |}} |
|3. |New Sheet with frame |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_024.png?nolink |}} |
|4. |Selection of the desired frame |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_025.png?nolink |}} |
|5. |Selection of the drawing format |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_026.png?nolink |}} |
|6. |Accept naming of Sheet n |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_027.png?nolink |}} |


==== 5.9.3 NX TOOLS – Change drawing frame / format on existing drawing ====

|< 50em 1% >|

|1. |Overview - Frame functions |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_028.png?nolink |}} |
|2. |Load drawing frame |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_029.png?nolink |}} |
|3. |Drawing frame on Sheet 1 |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_030.png?nolink |}} |
|4. |Selection of the desired frame |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_031.png?nolink |}} |
|5. |Selection of the drawing format |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_032.png?nolink |}} |
|6. |Delete all patterns |
|   |{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_033.png?nolink |}} |


==== 5.9.4 NX TOOLS – Change drawing frame / format on existing drawing ====

|< 50em 40% >|

|{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_034.png?nolink |}} |Transfer metadata from Teamcenter to NX |
|{{ :uc_workingwithnx_en_035.png?nolink |}} |Manual update of metadata in the text header |