4.3.1 Creating points

In this exercise you'll learn about the feature Point, which is used to create points in 3D space.

Creating datum points

Complete the following steps to create datum points:

Insert -> Datum -> Point or .

The window Point pops up. (refer figure "Point")

Here you can create (parametric) points in space. NX offers options for positioning points when is selected. You can limit these options by using Snap Points:

Endpoint

selects endpoints

By choosing or you can select two points and NX generates a point in the middle.

With Location between Points -> % Location you can enter a relative position for the point between two other points. The percentage describes the location between both points, with 0% meaning Point 1 and 100% Point 2. (refer figure "% Location")

Hint:

If you enter definite coordinates for Coordinates, the point will not be created parametrically. In this case a later change to the dimensions of the body will not affect the position of the point.

To close this mode, click OK.

Showing and hiding datum points

NX allows you to show and hide Points, as well as Datum planes, Sketches, etc. via

Edit -> Show and Hide -> Show and Hide...

(Shortcut Strg + w) (refer figure "Show & Hide") Click to hide elements of a specific category and to show them again. Subsequently, close the window by clicking Close

To select points:	Select the specifc points by directly clicking or using the Part Navigator.
To hide points:	`Edit -> Show and Hide -> Hide`.

Hint:

Note possible differences between the absolute coordinate system and the WCS.