u/No_Chapter3670

How do you handle initial datum structure on a new model?
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How do you handle initial datum structure on a new model?

As I see it, there are at least 3 options.

  1. Attach first sketch to DCS(0). Once you create the first solid, all sketches must be attached to datum’s created off of the part.

  2. Attach datum planes to DCS(0) and build sketches off of those datum planes.

  3. Just put sketches on whatever is convent, sometimes putting multiple sketches on DCS(0).

I feel like the old school method is to put datum’s on DCS(0) and build from that. Idk if that is still in style and would love some opinions.

Personally, I use option 1 but I’m questioning whether future me would appreciate having my sketches attached to the initial CSYS or having them attached to planes placed on abs csys. Or if this is something old people tell me to do because they’re not comfortable with the new NX ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Thanks!

u/No_Chapter3670 — 13 days ago