GrooveBuilder Class¶

class NXOpen.Weld.GrooveBuilder¶

Bases: NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder

Represents a Groove Weld feature

To create a new instance of this class, use NXOpen.Weld.WeldManager.CreateWeldGrooveBuilder()

New in version NX5.0.0.

Properties¶

Property	Description
BottomExtension	Returns or sets the extension method for the bottom edges
ContourShape	Returns or sets the contour contour shape.
DistanceFromEnd	Returns the distance from the end of the faces to build the groove weld
DistanceFromStart	Returns the distance from the start of the faces to build the groove weld
FirstFaceset	Returns or sets the first set of faces
FirstFacesetBottomEdges	Returns or sets the first set bottom edges to extend
FirstFacesetHelpPoint	Returns or sets the first set help point.
FirstFacesetTopEdges	Returns or sets the first set top edges to extend
GrooveShape	Returns or sets the shape of the groove weld to create
GrooveType	Returns or sets the groove creation type
IsFieldWeld	Returns or sets the field weld status.
IsFirstFacesetNormalReversed	Returns or sets the side of the faceset to build the groove feature.
IsNumberOfSegments	Returns or sets the is number of segments option.
IsSecondFacesetNormalReversed	Returns or sets the side of the faceset to build the groove feature.
IsSegmentLength	Returns or sets the is segment length option.
IsSpacing	Returns or sets the is spacing option.
Method	Returns or sets the method
NumberOfSegments	Returns the number of weld welds for a skip weld.
NumberRequiredFaceSets	Returns or sets the number of connected parts.
OutputGeometryType	Returns or sets the output geometry type
OutputType	Returns or sets the output type.
ParentFeatureInternal	Returns or sets whether or not the latest timestamped parent feature of this feature should be made internal
PatchSolutionFlag	Returns or sets the patch solution flag
PatchSurfaceFilename	Returns or sets the patch surface filename
PrepareEdges	Returns or sets the apply edge preportion indicator.
RootUpdate	Returns or sets the process type
SecondFaceset	Returns or sets the second set of faces
SecondFacesetBottomEdges	Returns or sets the second set bottom edges to extend
SecondFacesetHelpPoint	Returns or sets the second set help point.
SecondFacesetTopEdges	Returns or sets the second set top edges to extend
SegmentLength	Returns the segment length for a skip weld.
SequenceNumber	Returns or sets the sequence number for the groove feature.
SpacingDistance	Returns the desired spacing between skip welds.
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename	Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
Tag	Returns the Tag for this object.
TaperAtEnd	Returns the taper angle at the end.
TaperAtStart	Returns the taper angle at the start.
TaperMethod	Returns or sets the taper method to use if tapering is specified.
TopExtension	Returns or sets the the extension method for the top edges

Methods¶

Method	Description
Commit	Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
CommitFeature	Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature
Destroy	Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder.
GetCommittedObjects	For builders that create more than one object, this method returns the objects that are created by commit.
GetContourHeight	Gets the contour height needed to describe groove weld shape
GetFeature	Returns the feature currently being edited by this builder.
GetFirstFacesetEndAdjacentFaces	Gets the adjacent faces of the target solid.
GetFirstFacesetStartAdjacentFaces	Gets the adjacent faces of the target solid.
GetGrooveAngle	Gets the groove angle needed to describe groove weld
GetGrooveRadius	Gets the groove radius needed to describe groove weld
GetObject	Returns the object currently being edited by this builder.
GetPenetrationDepth	Gets the penetration depth needed to describe groove weld
GetRootOpening	Gets the root opening height needed to describe groove weld
GetRootPenetration	Gets the root penetration needed to describe groove weld
GetSecondFacesetEndAdjacentFaces	Gets the adjacent faces of the target solid.
GetSecondFacesetStartAdjacentFaces	Gets the adjacent faces of the target solid.
GetSecondPenetrationDepth	Gets the second penetration depth needed to describe groove weld.
HideInternalParentFeatureAfterEdit	Re-suppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) after it has been edited.
SetContourHeight	Sets the contour height needed to describe groove weld
SetDistanceFromEnd	Sets the distance from the end of the faces to build the groove weld
SetDistanceFromStart	Set the distance from the start of the faces to build the groove weld
SetFirstFacesetEndAdjacentFaces	Sets the adjacent faces of the target solid.
SetFirstFacesetStartAdjacentFaces	Sets the adjacent faces of the target solid.
SetGrooveAngle	Sets the groove angle needed to describe groove weld
SetGrooveRadius	Sets the groove radius needed to describe groove weld
SetNumberOfSegments	Sets the desired number of segments for the groove weld.
SetParentFeatureInternal	Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited
SetPenetrationDepth	Sets the penetration depth needed to describe groove weld
SetRootOpening	Sets the root opening height needed to describe groove weld
SetRootPenetration	Sets the root penetration needed to describe groove weld
SetSecondFacesetEndAdjacentFaces	Sets the adjacent faces of the target solid.
SetSecondFacesetStartAdjacentFaces	Sets the adjacent faces of the target solid.
SetSecondPenetrationDepth	Sets the penetration depth needed to describe groove weld
SetSegmentLength	Sets the desired segment lengh for the skip weld.
SetSpacingDistance	Sets the desired spacing between skip welds.
SetTaperAtEnd	Sets the taper angle at the end.
SetTaperAtStart	Sets the taper angle at the start.
ShowInternalParentFeatureForEdit	Unsuppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) so it can be edited.
ShowResults	Updates the model to reflect the result of an edit to the model for all builders that support showing results.
UnsetParentFeatureInternal	Set the internal parent feature of the feature being edited to external
Validate	Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

Property Detail¶

BottomExtension¶

GrooveBuilder.BottomExtension¶

Returns or sets the extension method for the bottom edges

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Getter Method

Signature BottomExtension

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveExtension`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature BottomExtension

Parameters:	extensionType (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveExtension`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

ContourShape¶

GrooveBuilder.ContourShape¶

Returns or sets the contour contour shape.

This is the shape on the top of the groove weld

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Getter Method

Signature ContourShape

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldContourShape`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.ContourType`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ContourShape

Parameters:	contourShape (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldContourShape`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.ContourType`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

DistanceFromEnd¶

GrooveBuilder.DistanceFromEnd¶

Returns the distance from the end of the faces to build the groove weld

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Getter Method

Signature DistanceFromEnd

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EndDistance`instead.

License requirements: None.

DistanceFromStart¶

GrooveBuilder.DistanceFromStart¶

Returns the distance from the start of the faces to build the groove weld

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Getter Method

Signature DistanceFromStart

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.StartDistance`instead.

License requirements: None.

FirstFaceset¶

GrooveBuilder.FirstFaceset¶

Returns or sets the first set of faces

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Getter Method

Signature FirstFaceset

Returns:	connected set of faces
Return type:	`NXOpen.ScCollector`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.FaceSet1`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FirstFaceset

Parameters:	faceCollector (`NXOpen.ScCollector`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.FaceSet1`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

FirstFacesetBottomEdges¶

GrooveBuilder.FirstFacesetBottomEdges¶

Returns or sets the first set bottom edges to extend

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Getter Method

Signature FirstFacesetBottomEdges

Returns:	connected set of edges
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeSet1`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FirstFacesetBottomEdges

Parameters:	section (`NXOpen.Section`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeSet1`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

FirstFacesetHelpPoint¶

GrooveBuilder.FirstFacesetHelpPoint¶

Returns or sets the first set help point.

If multiple solutions exist, the desired solution used will be the one closest to this point

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Getter Method

Signature FirstFacesetHelpPoint

Returns:	desired solution is closest to this point
Return type:	`NXOpen.Point3d`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SeedPoint1``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FirstFacesetHelpPoint

Parameters:	helpPoint (`NXOpen.Point3d`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SeedPoint1``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

FirstFacesetTopEdges¶

GrooveBuilder.FirstFacesetTopEdges¶

Returns or sets the first set top edges to extend

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Getter Method

Signature FirstFacesetTopEdges

Returns:	connected set of edges
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeSet1`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FirstFacesetTopEdges

Parameters:	section (`NXOpen.Section`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeSet1`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

GrooveShape¶

GrooveBuilder.GrooveShape¶

Returns or sets the shape of the groove weld to create

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Getter Method

Signature GrooveShape

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveShape`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:class:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderTypes`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature GrooveShape

Parameters:	grooveShape (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveShape`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:class:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderTypes`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

GrooveType¶

GrooveBuilder.GrooveType¶

Returns or sets the groove creation type

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Getter Method

Signature GrooveType

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveType`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeType``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature GrooveType

Parameters:	grooveType (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveType`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeType``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

IsFieldWeld¶

GrooveBuilder.IsFieldWeld¶

Returns or sets the field weld status.

If true then this is a field weld, if false it is not.

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Getter Method

Signature IsFieldWeld

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Characteristics`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature IsFieldWeld

Parameters:	fieldWeld (bool) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Characteristics`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

IsFirstFacesetNormalReversed¶

GrooveBuilder.IsFirstFacesetNormalReversed¶

Returns or sets the side of the faceset to build the groove feature.

The feature will be built opposite the face closest to the help point

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Getter Method

Signature IsFirstFacesetNormalReversed

Returns:	groove weld is built opposite face normal.
Return type:	bool

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature IsFirstFacesetNormalReversed

Parameters:	reversed (bool) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

IsNumberOfSegments¶

GrooveBuilder.IsNumberOfSegments¶

Returns or sets the is number of segments option.

This is used when creating skip welds to compute the spacing between them.

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Getter Method

Signature IsNumberOfSegments

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Method``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature IsNumberOfSegments

Parameters:	isNumberOfSegments (bool) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Method``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

IsSecondFacesetNormalReversed¶

GrooveBuilder.IsSecondFacesetNormalReversed¶

Returns or sets the side of the faceset to build the groove feature.

The feature will be built opposite the face closest to the help point

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Getter Method

Signature IsSecondFacesetNormalReversed

Returns:	groove weld is built opposite face normal.
Return type:	bool

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature IsSecondFacesetNormalReversed

Parameters:	reversed (bool) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

IsSegmentLength¶

GrooveBuilder.IsSegmentLength¶

Returns or sets the is segment length option.

This is used when creating skip welds to compute the spacing between them.

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Getter Method

Signature IsSegmentLength

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Method``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature IsSegmentLength

Parameters:	isSegmentLength (bool) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Method``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

IsSpacing¶

GrooveBuilder.IsSpacing¶

Returns or sets the is spacing option.

This is used when creating skip welds to compute the spacing between them.

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Getter Method

Signature IsSpacing

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Method``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature IsSpacing

Parameters:	isSpacing (bool) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Method``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

Method¶

GrooveBuilder.Method¶

Returns or sets the method

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Getter Method

Signature Method

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldArcMethod`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.CreateSkipWelds``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Method

Parameters:	method (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldArcMethod`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.CreateSkipWelds``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

NumberOfSegments¶

GrooveBuilder.NumberOfSegments¶

Returns the number of weld welds for a skip weld.

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Getter Method

Signature NumberOfSegments

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.NumberOfWelds`instead.

License requirements: None.

NumberRequiredFaceSets¶

GrooveBuilder.NumberRequiredFaceSets¶

Returns or sets the number of connected parts.

Either one for two.

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Getter Method

Signature NumberRequiredFaceSets

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SingleFaceSet``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature NumberRequiredFaceSets

Parameters:	numberRequiredFaceSets (int) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SingleFaceSet``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

OutputGeometryType¶

GrooveBuilder.OutputGeometryType¶

Returns or sets the output geometry type

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Getter Method

Signature OutputGeometryType

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldFeatureOutput`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature OutputGeometryType

Parameters:	outputGeometryType (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldFeatureOutput`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

OutputType¶

GrooveBuilder.OutputType¶

Returns or sets the output type.

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Getter Method

Signature OutputType

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.OutputType`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature OutputType

Parameters:	outputType (`NXOpen.Weld.OutputType`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

PrepareEdges¶

GrooveBuilder.PrepareEdges¶

Returns or sets the apply edge preportion indicator.

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Getter Method

Signature PrepareEdges

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldPrepareEdges`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.PrepareEdges``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PrepareEdges

Parameters:	prepareEdges (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldPrepareEdges`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.PrepareEdges``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

RootUpdate¶

GrooveBuilder.RootUpdate¶

Returns or sets the process type

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Getter Method

Signature RootUpdate

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldRootUpdate`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature RootUpdate

Parameters:	rootUpdate (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldRootUpdate`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SecondFaceset¶

GrooveBuilder.SecondFaceset¶

Returns or sets the second set of faces

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Getter Method

Signature SecondFaceset

Returns:	connected set of faces
Return type:	`NXOpen.ScCollector`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.FaceSet2`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SecondFaceset

Parameters:	faceCollector (`NXOpen.ScCollector`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.FaceSet2`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SecondFacesetBottomEdges¶

GrooveBuilder.SecondFacesetBottomEdges¶

Returns or sets the second set bottom edges to extend

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Getter Method

Signature SecondFacesetBottomEdges

Returns:	connected set of edges
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeSet2`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SecondFacesetBottomEdges

Parameters:	edgeCollector (`NXOpen.Section`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeSet2`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SecondFacesetHelpPoint¶

GrooveBuilder.SecondFacesetHelpPoint¶

Returns or sets the second set help point.

If multiple solutions exist, the desired solution used will be the one closest to this point

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Getter Method

Signature SecondFacesetHelpPoint

Returns:	desired solution is closest to this point
Return type:	`NXOpen.Point3d`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SeedPoint2``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SecondFacesetHelpPoint

Parameters:	helpPoint (`NXOpen.Point3d`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SeedPoint2``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SecondFacesetTopEdges¶

GrooveBuilder.SecondFacesetTopEdges¶

Returns or sets the second set top edges to extend

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Getter Method

Signature SecondFacesetTopEdges

Returns:	connected set of edges
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeSet2`instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SecondFacesetTopEdges

Parameters:	edgeCollector (`NXOpen.Section`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EdgeSet2`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SegmentLength¶

GrooveBuilder.SegmentLength¶

Returns the segment length for a skip weld.

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Getter Method

Signature SegmentLength

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SegmentLength`instead.

License requirements: None.

SequenceNumber¶

GrooveBuilder.SequenceNumber¶

Returns or sets the sequence number for the groove feature.

Each groove feature contains a solid. If multiple groove wels are to be created, you must specify the sequence of the groove weld you want. For example if you are expecting 3 welds to be created. You must create 3 groove weld features. The features will have sequence numbers 0,1 and 2.

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Getter Method

Signature SequenceNumber

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SequenceNumber

Parameters:	sequenceNumber (int) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SpacingDistance¶

GrooveBuilder.SpacingDistance¶

Returns the desired spacing between skip welds.

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Getter Method

Signature SpacingDistance

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Spacing`instead.

License requirements: None.

TaperAtEnd¶

GrooveBuilder.TaperAtEnd¶

Returns the taper angle at the end.

A positive number will taper towards the inside of the weld.

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Getter Method

Signature TaperAtEnd

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EndAngle`instead.

License requirements: None.

TaperAtStart¶

GrooveBuilder.TaperAtStart¶

Returns the taper angle at the start.

A positive number will taper towards the inside of the weld.

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Getter Method

Signature TaperAtStart

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.StartAngle`instead.

License requirements: None.

TaperMethod¶

GrooveBuilder.TaperMethod¶

Returns or sets the taper method to use if tapering is specified.

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Getter Method

Signature TaperMethod

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldTaperMethod`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.TaperMethod``instead.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature TaperMethod

Parameters:	taperMethod (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldTaperMethod`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.TaperMethod``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

TopExtension¶

GrooveBuilder.TopExtension¶

Returns or sets the the extension method for the top edges

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Getter Method

Signature TopExtension

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveExtension`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature TopExtension

Parameters:	extensionType (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveExtension`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

Method Detail¶

GetContourHeight¶

GrooveBuilder.GetContourHeight¶

Gets the contour height needed to describe groove weld shape

Signature GetContourHeight()

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.ContourHeight`instead.

License requirements: None.

GetFirstFacesetEndAdjacentFaces¶

GrooveBuilder.GetFirstFacesetEndAdjacentFaces¶

Gets the adjacent faces of the target solid.

These faces are used to trim the groove weld solid with.

Signature GetFirstFacesetEndAdjacentFaces()

Returns:	the adjacent face reference objects
Return type:	list of `NXOpen.Face`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

GetFirstFacesetStartAdjacentFaces¶

GrooveBuilder.GetFirstFacesetStartAdjacentFaces¶

Gets the adjacent faces of the target solid.

These faces are used to trim the groove weld solid with.

Signature GetFirstFacesetStartAdjacentFaces()

Returns:	the adjacent face reference objects
Return type:	list of `NXOpen.Face`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

GetGrooveAngle¶

GrooveBuilder.GetGrooveAngle¶

Gets the groove angle needed to describe groove weld

Signature GetGrooveAngle()

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.GrooveAngle`instead.

License requirements: None.

GetGrooveRadius¶

GrooveBuilder.GetGrooveRadius¶

Gets the groove radius needed to describe groove weld

Signature GetGrooveRadius()

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.GrooveRadius`instead.

License requirements: None.

GetPenetrationDepth¶

GrooveBuilder.GetPenetrationDepth¶

Gets the penetration depth needed to describe groove weld

Signature GetPenetrationDepth()

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.PenetrationDepth`instead.

License requirements: None.

GetRootOpening¶

GrooveBuilder.GetRootOpening¶

Gets the root opening height needed to describe groove weld

Signature GetRootOpening()

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.RootOpening``instead.

License requirements: None.

GetRootPenetration¶

GrooveBuilder.GetRootPenetration¶

Gets the root penetration needed to describe groove weld

Signature GetRootPenetration()

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.RootPenetration``instead.

License requirements: None.

GetSecondFacesetEndAdjacentFaces¶

GrooveBuilder.GetSecondFacesetEndAdjacentFaces¶

Gets the adjacent faces of the target solid.

These faces are used to trim the groove weld solid with.

Signature GetSecondFacesetEndAdjacentFaces()

Returns:	the adjacent face reference objects
Return type:	list of `NXOpen.Face`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

GetSecondFacesetStartAdjacentFaces¶

GrooveBuilder.GetSecondFacesetStartAdjacentFaces¶

Gets the adjacent faces of the target solid.

These faces are used to trim the groove weld solid with.

Signature GetSecondFacesetStartAdjacentFaces()

Returns:	the adjacent face reference objects
Return type:	list of `NXOpen.Face`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: None.

GetSecondPenetrationDepth¶

GrooveBuilder.GetSecondPenetrationDepth¶

Gets the second penetration depth needed to describe groove weld.

This is only needed if face heights are different.

Signature GetSecondPenetrationDepth()

Returns:	expression
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SecondPenetrationDepth`instead.

License requirements: None.

SetContourHeight¶

GrooveBuilder.SetContourHeight¶

Sets the contour height needed to describe groove weld

Signature SetContourHeight(contourHeight)

Parameters:	contourHeight (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.ContourHeight`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetDistanceFromEnd¶

GrooveBuilder.SetDistanceFromEnd¶

Sets the distance from the end of the faces to build the groove weld

Signature SetDistanceFromEnd(endDistance)

Parameters:	endDistance (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EndDistance`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetDistanceFromStart¶

GrooveBuilder.SetDistanceFromStart¶

Set the distance from the start of the faces to build the groove weld

Signature SetDistanceFromStart(startDistance)

Parameters:	startDistance (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.StartDistance`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetFirstFacesetEndAdjacentFaces¶

GrooveBuilder.SetFirstFacesetEndAdjacentFaces¶

Sets the adjacent faces of the target solid.

These faces are used to trim the groove weld solid with.

Signature SetFirstFacesetEndAdjacentFaces(objects)

Parameters:	objects (list of `NXOpen.Face`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetFirstFacesetStartAdjacentFaces¶

GrooveBuilder.SetFirstFacesetStartAdjacentFaces¶

Sets the adjacent faces of the target solid.

These faces are used to trim the groove weld solid with.

Signature SetFirstFacesetStartAdjacentFaces(objects)

Parameters:	objects (list of `NXOpen.Face`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetGrooveAngle¶

GrooveBuilder.SetGrooveAngle¶

Sets the groove angle needed to describe groove weld

Signature SetGrooveAngle(grooveAngle)

Parameters:	grooveAngle (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.GrooveAngle`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetGrooveRadius¶

GrooveBuilder.SetGrooveRadius¶

Sets the groove radius needed to describe groove weld

Signature SetGrooveRadius(grooveAngle)

Parameters:	grooveAngle (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.GrooveRadius`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetNumberOfSegments¶

GrooveBuilder.SetNumberOfSegments¶

Sets the desired number of segments for the groove weld.

Signature SetNumberOfSegments(numSegments)

Parameters:	numSegments (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.NumberOfWelds`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetPenetrationDepth¶

GrooveBuilder.SetPenetrationDepth¶

Sets the penetration depth needed to describe groove weld

Signature SetPenetrationDepth(penetrationDepth)

Parameters:	penetrationDepth (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.PenetrationDepth`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetRootOpening¶

GrooveBuilder.SetRootOpening¶

Sets the root opening height needed to describe groove weld

Signature SetRootOpening(rootOpening)

Parameters:	rootOpening (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.RootOpening``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetRootPenetration¶

GrooveBuilder.SetRootPenetration¶

Sets the root penetration needed to describe groove weld

Signature SetRootPenetration(rootPenetration)

Parameters:	rootPenetration (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.RootPenetration``instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetSecondFacesetEndAdjacentFaces¶

GrooveBuilder.SetSecondFacesetEndAdjacentFaces¶

Sets the adjacent faces of the target solid.

These faces are used to trim the groove weld solid with.

Signature SetSecondFacesetEndAdjacentFaces(objects)

Parameters:	objects (list of `NXOpen.Face`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetSecondFacesetStartAdjacentFaces¶

GrooveBuilder.SetSecondFacesetStartAdjacentFaces¶

Sets the adjacent faces of the target solid.

These faces are used to trim the groove weld solid with.

Signature SetSecondFacesetStartAdjacentFaces(objects)

Parameters:	objects (list of `NXOpen.Face`) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: This functionality is no longer supported.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetSecondPenetrationDepth¶

GrooveBuilder.SetSecondPenetrationDepth¶

Sets the penetration depth needed to describe groove weld

Signature SetSecondPenetrationDepth(secondPenetrationDepth)

Parameters:	secondPenetrationDepth (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SecondPenetrationDepth`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetSegmentLength¶

GrooveBuilder.SetSegmentLength¶

Sets the desired segment lengh for the skip weld.

Signature SetSegmentLength(segmentLength)

Parameters:	segmentLength (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.SegmentLength`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetSpacingDistance¶

GrooveBuilder.SetSpacingDistance¶

Sets the desired spacing between skip welds.

Signature SetSpacingDistance(spacingDistance)

Parameters:	spacingDistance (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.Spacing`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetTaperAtEnd¶

GrooveBuilder.SetTaperAtEnd¶

Sets the taper angle at the end.

A positive number will taper towards the inside of the weld.

Signature SetTaperAtEnd(endTaper)

Parameters:	endTaper (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.EndAngle`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

SetTaperAtStart¶

GrooveBuilder.SetTaperAtStart¶

Sets the taper angle at the start.

A positive number will taper towards the inside of the weld.

Signature SetTaperAtStart(startTaper)

Parameters:	startTaper (str) –

New in version NX5.0.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Use :py:meth:`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilder.StartAngle`instead.

License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

Validate¶

GrooveBuilder.Validate¶

Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

If the component is not in a state to commit then an exception is thrown. For example, if the component requires you to set some property, this method will throw an exception if you haven’t set it. This method throws a not-yet-implemented NXException for some components.

Signature Validate()

Returns:	Was self validation successful
Return type:	bool

New in version NX3.0.1.

License requirements: None.