ME231 NX Drafting Mode Basic Operations

Creating A Drawing From a Solid Model

Start Open the solid model file Start > Drafting Toggle Template OFF Select Standard Size Select appropriate paper size (will typically use 1:1 scale) To add a predefined titleblock File > Import > Part Settings: Scale: Create named Group Layer: Work Destination Coordinate System: WCS Select appropriate title block from course website (Drawingsheet A or B) Before inserting any views, make the following settings: Preferences > Drafting > View Tab > toggle off Display Boundaries Preferences > Annotation Line/Arrow Set to Open Arrow Set values: A = .125 B = .250 E = .125 H = .0625 No line between arrows Manual Arrows In Set Angle to Horizontal 2 digit precision No Tolerance

Dimensions

Preferences > View General > toggle on Centerlines Hidden Lines > change dropdown from Invisible to Dashed

To insert drawing views Insert > View > Base View Select Front (or desired view) from the drop-down menu Place the view on screen Drag and place the Top and Front views

To create dimensions Insert > Dimension Select dimension type/orientation Select reference locations on drawing view Drag and place dimension

To edit dimensions (most aspects) Select Dimension (it should highlight) Press RMB Choose Style Select appropriate options Use to Add Tolerances to specific dimensions Use to turn off one or both extension lines when they coincide with an object or centerline

To delete dimensions Select Dimension (it should highlight) Press RMB Choose Delete

To create notes Insert > Annotation > Note Enter desired text in window. Add symbols as desired from the icon menus (third, fourth and fifth radio buttons) Move text to desired screen location and pick MMB to end

To add a leader line to an existing note Edit > Leader > Add Define the attachment side (leader to note) Select the note Select attachment point for the arrow head Pick point for start of horizontal line Press MMB

To add centerlines Insert > Centerline Select desired centerline type CenterMark for two crossing centerlines Pick circle and Apply 3D Centerline for single centerline in rectangular view of hole Pick the two lines bounding the diameter Pick the start and end points of the centerline Select Apply

To add text to hole dimensions Select Dimension (it should highlight) Press RMB Choose Edit Select Annotation Editor from menu bar that opens

Adding Views Insert > View Select Base View for first view Drop down menu allows selection of view orientation (based upon Absolute CS of part file) Orient View Tool allows editing of view orientation Place view (move to position on screen and pick) Move mouse to define adjacent projected views MMB to end Adding Text to Titleblock Double click on existing text Change text in the Text Input Window MMB to end

Plotting Files File > Print Select printer Settings Output > B&W Wireframe Image Resolution > Medium Details > Properties Page Layout > Orientation > Landscape 2 Sided Printing > 1 - Sided Paper For A-size, use Letter (8-1/2 x 11) For B-size, use Tabloid (11 x 17) Fit to Paper Size > Select Same Size