I thought that I'd make a short video that would provide a quick overview of SIemens' NX PMI functionality and demonstrate PMI object creation as it is today in NX11.
It's a great video. But applying datum B to the axis is it right?. Mostly we apply datum feature symbol for surface and extension lines and dimensions but not for axis.
You are correct. That would have to be a constructed datum, it doesn't physically exist. When we make these videos, we are trying to show people as many commands and options as possible, it should not be considered a how-to for Geometric Tolerancing
If you apply the PMI to the model, you have additional utility. For instance, the manufacturing environment can read the PMI and automatically determine the process required to meet feature tolerance.
The amount of illegitimate GD&T in this video is overwhelming. Location with Plus\Minis Position without Basic locating dimensions Datum symbol on an AXIS Please read the appropriate standard
What I still don't get is why NX doesn't have the "show dimensions" ability like CREO has. One should be able to use the dimensions to define the features in the part for annotating the part either in PMI or drafting application instead of redoing all the dimensions twice.
