Marianne Martinez
Panning in NX refers to moving the NX screen without any rotation. There are a few ways to do this, including pressing the MMB and RMB at the same time or sequentially, and using the Pan command on the top bar. It is also possible to manually assign F1, F2, and F3 keys for panning, zooming, and rotating, although some users have reported lag when using the F keys in NX.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Movement | Pan allows you to move the NX screen without rotating it. |
| Activation | Press MMB and RMB simultaneously or first MMB then RMB. |
| Deactivation | Release RMB and MMB simultaneously or first RMB then MMB. Alternatively, press "Esc" on the keyboard. |
| Shortcut Keys | F1, F2, F3, and F8 keys can be used for panning, zooming, and rotating. |
| Customization | Shortcuts can be customized by going to Tools > Customize > Keyboard. |
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What You'll Learn
Manually assign F1, F2, F3 keys
The F1, F2, and F3 keys are function keys that can be programmed individually to perform specific actions when pressed. In Siemens UG/NX, the F1 key is typically locked to the "Help On Context" function, which may not be manually assignable. However, some users have suggested a hack to reassign the F1 key by editing the UGII\menus\ug_main.men file and deleting the line "ACCELERATOR F1".
For the F2 and F3 keys, you can manually assign them to different functions in Siemens UG/NX. To do this, go to "Tools", select "Customize", and then choose "Keyboard". From here, you can assign custom shortcuts to various functions, including the F2 and F3 keys.
It is worth noting that some users have reported that the F1, F2, and F3 keys may not work as smoothly in NX as they did in I-deas. Additionally, the ability to snap a view square to the WCS can be achieved using the F8 key, regardless of the UGII_FKEY_DYNAMICS setting.
If you are looking to manually assign the F1, F2, and F3 keys for specific functions in other software or operating systems, the process may vary. For example, in Windows, the F2 key is typically used for renaming files and folders, while the F3 key is used for searching for files and content in various apps.
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Using the 'Pan' command
To pan the screen in NX without any rotation, you can use the "Pan" command. Here's a step-by-step guide on using the Pan command:
First, make sure you have access to the middle mouse button (MMB) and the right mouse button (RMB). If you cannot press these buttons simultaneously, you can press them sequentially, starting with the MMB followed by the RMB. This will allow you to initiate the panning action.
Once you have pressed the buttons, you can start panning the screen. Move the mouse in the desired direction to navigate across the NX screen. This action will not rotate the screen but only move it in the direction you drag the mouse.
To stop panning, release the mouse buttons. If you cannot release both buttons simultaneously, first release the RMB and then the MMB. This will deactivate the panning action.
Alternatively, you can use the "Pan" command located on the top bar of the NX interface. Clicking this command will activate the panning function. To deactivate it, simply press the "Esc" key on your keyboard or activate another command.
By following these steps, you can effectively use the "Pan" command to navigate and move around the NX screen without rotating the view. This can be helpful when you need to explore different areas of your project or model without changing the orientation.
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Deactivating the 'Pan' command
To deactivate the "Pan" command in NX, you can use the following methods:
Using the Keyboard
If you want to stop panning the screen and return to the default settings, simply press the "Esc" key on your keyboard. This will immediately deactivate the "Pan" command and allow you to navigate the NX interface without any movement or rotation.
Activating an Alternative Command
Another way to deactivate the "Pan" command is by activating a different command. By clicking on another command option, you can switch from the "Pan" function to a new one. This will automatically deactivate the previous "Pan" command and enable the new command you have selected.
Releasing Mouse Buttons
When you are done panning the screen using the mouse buttons, you can deactivate the "Pan" command by releasing the mouse buttons. If you are using the Middle Mouse Button (MMB) and Right Mouse Button (RMB), release them simultaneously or first release the RMB followed by the MMB. This will stop the panning action and return the NX interface to its default state.
Remember that panning in NX involves moving the screen without any rotation. You can achieve this by using either the mouse buttons or the keyboard shortcuts. Deactivating the "Pan" command can be done effortlessly by following the methods mentioned above, allowing you to seamlessly transition to other functions within the NX software.
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Using the 'F8' key
The F8 key is a useful keyboard shortcut in NX that helps with adjusting your view. It is used to bring a view of the part to its nearest orthogonal plane.
To use the F8 key, first select a Planar Face of your model or a Datum Plane. Then, hit the F8 key, and the display will automatically snap to be normal to the selected Face/Plane. This means that the display will orient itself to be perpendicular to the selected Face/Plane.
The F8 key is particularly useful if you want to see or verify that a newly created Datum Plane cuts through the correct points. By hitting F8, you can quickly snap the view to the nearest plane and check if the Datum Plane is in the correct position.
Additionally, the F8 key can be used to snap the view to the World Coordinate System (WCS). If you get close to the desired WCS orientation, hitting the F8 key will snap the display to the closest plane of the WCS. You can also use Shift+F8 to snap the view to the sketch plane.
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Using the Spaceball
The Spaceball is a 3D motion device that can be used to pan, zoom and rotate in a highly intuitive manner. It is far superior to a mouse or trackball, as it allows you to perform these functions concurrently while using the pointing device to "point". You can adjust the sensitivity of the Spaceball to a point where it will barely move the display. Setting the device to "dominate axis" also improves its controllability.
You can also adjust the speed of the Spaceball to suit your preference. This can be done by "revving it up" or "toning it down", which will affect the speed applied to zoom, rotate and pan. This means that "bumping" against the Spaceball may have little effect, depending on your settings.
In older versions of NX, there were two "rotation references". One was set in the Spaceball menu/toolbar and only applied to the Spaceball. The other was a right-click in graphics that only applied to "mouse-driven rotations".
To snap a view square to the WCS, you can use the 'F8' key. This will orient the display to the closest plane of the WCS. If you select a Planar Face of your model or a Datum Plane and then hit 'F8', the display will automatically snap so as to be normal to the selected Face/Plane.
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