UG NX : Shortcuts to create macros , Journal , Expressions | Unigraphics

Expressions in UG NX:
In UG you can create expressions in Sketching dimensions and assembly constraints to control the Geometry shape or location using specific equations .



To start using Expressions you can use the shortcut  Ctrl+E which provides the list options for creating and modifying expressions.

Journal and Macro Files in UG NX:

If you want to repeat a set of tasks frequently, then you can go for macros and journal options to record a process and you can play or execute whenever it is necessary.

• To play a Journal - Play Alt+F8 Plays back an existing journal file.
• To edit a Journal file  - Edit Alt+F11 Edits any existing journal file.

• To record a Macro use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+R which start to Record an interactive NX session into a macro file.
• To play a Macro that is already created use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+P which plays back an existing macro file.
• To examine a Macro step by step  press Ctrl+Shift+S which enable you to examine the interaction of a macro in a detailed, line-by-line process as it is played back. 

Shorcuts to Switch Application Command in UG NX | Unigraphics

Unigraphics UG NX allows us to work on a list of different kind of environments like CAD modeling,, Drafting, FEA simulation, Assemblies, Sheet metal, Shape studio, Manufacturing , Flexible Printed circuit design etc.



In order to switch from one application to other you can either choose the desired application in the drop down list at the top left corner of the screen which is named as Start .

Else you can use the following list of keyboard shortcuts to choose the application. Ensure that you have the desired UG applications installed in the package , before trying these shortcuts.

Shortcuts for Switching Applications in UG NX Unigraphics

• To switch to Modeling press Ctrl+M . Sometimes simply pressing M will work.
• In order to enable tools related to assemble, use the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+A .If you again use the same shortcut it will turnoff the assembly options from the screen.
• To start the Drafting application use the keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+Shift+D 
• To work in sheet metal environment, Press Ctrl+Alt+N which starts the NX Sheet metal module.
• To work with Advanced surfacing techniques use the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+S to start the Shape studio application.
• To work in operations related to CNC milling , drilling kind of operations use Ctrl+Alt+M shortcut which starts the Manufacturing application.
• To start Flexible Printed Circuit Design use the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+P . It enables the environment to work with options like PLC circuit designing etc, ECU modeling etc.

NX Drafting: Add Japanese Font , text in UG NX Drafting

To add text word in Japanese in UG NX Drafting :

Before trying to include Japanese text in UG NX Drafting sheet, just ensure that whether the Japanese font Kanji is installed in your computer or laptop.

If not you can manually install the font in to the computer program files.

Method 1:
Once you installed the Japanese font in the computer open UG NX Drafting module.

1. Select Insert note option or you can also go to Insert - Note  command
2. Now in the form that appears , expand settings and select style
3. In lettering tab, choose font type in the drop down list as Ideas kanji
4. Now Click OK and type the letters in the editor in Japanese language.

Method 2 :

If you want to include Japanese words in between English fonts , then use this method.

1. In text editor , Expand Text Input - Formatting and select the font type as Ideas Kanji
2. Now a format like <F14>Enter Text<F> will appear
3. Type the Japanese font in between the F syntax.
4. The letters you type outside the syntax will appear in usual English Font.