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Home » Siemens nx » nx modeling » 3 ways to create a block in NX

3 ways to create a block in NX

December 15, 2021 by mechanicaleng blog Leave a Comment

In the Siemens nx, block command use to create a block solid body by defining corner locations and dimensions. There are three methods to create a block.

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  • Where do I find it?
  • How to create a block in nx?
    • 1. Create a block by a point and edge length.
    • 2. Create a block by two points and height.
    • 3. By two diagonal points.

Where do I find it?

From the menu (top border bar): insert -> Design feature -> Block.

From the toolbar: Feature -> Design Feature Drop-down ->Block.

You are reading a guide how to use Block command in Siemens NX. Click here to read all design feature in Simens NX.

How to create a block in nx?

1. Create a block by a point and edge length.

+ Click: insert -> Design feature -> Block.

+ In the block dialog, type group, select Origin and Edge Lengths option.

+ In the graphics window, select the point that origin point.

+ Set the dimension of the box at dimension group: Length(XC), Width(YC), Height(ZC).

+ Click OK or apply to finish this command.

Create a block by a point and edge length

2. Create a block by two points and height.

+ Click: insert -> Design feature -> Block.

+ In the block dialog, type group, select Two Points and Height option.

+ In the graphics window, select the point that origin point. After that, select Point XC, YC from Origin

+ Set the dimension of the box at dimension group:  Height(ZC).

+ Click OK or apply to finish this command.

Create a block by two points and height

 

3. By two diagonal points.

+ Click: insert -> Design feature -> Block.

+ In the block dialog, type group, select Two Diagonal Points option.

+ In the graphics window, select the point that origin point. After that, select Point XC, YC ,ZC from Origin.

+ Click OK or apply to finish this command.

create a block by two diagonal points

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