Positioning components automatically

Auto-positioning when you add a single component

When you add a component to the resource structure, the system automatically positions the 3D geometry according to the Coordinate System Workpiece Side (CSW) and Machine Side Coordinate System (MCS) of the component selected in the structure.

Note

If there is only one CSW present, the component is automatically placed relative to that coordinate system. If two or more CSWs are present, the component is added to the first open position.

Auto-positioning when you add multiple components

When you add two or more components to the resource structure and the mating component has two or more CSWs, the system also automatically positions the 3D geometry based on related coordinate systems, beginning with the first open position.

Auto-positioning components when you add, remove, or replace a component

When you add, remove, or replace components that have other components attached to them, the system automatically positions the other components.

In the example above, the component ZYL16CMS12 Milling Head Adapter is removed (1). The component D16x35_EndMill_Indexable and the cutters attached to it are properly repositioned (2).

The system also automatically handles the positioning if you insert a component that requires a mating component to move to a different location. For example, if you insert the adapter between the chuck and the end mill, the system automatically handles the positioning of the components.

Tip

Confirm the auto-position setting in NX: File→Utilities→Customer Defaults→Teamcenter Integration→General→Feature→Product Interfaces is set to Relations.