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Unigraphics functions are divided into applications of common capabilities, such as Modeling , NX
Sheet Metal, Shape Studio, Drafting, Manufacturing, Assemblies etc.
When you open Unigraphics, you are in the Gateway application because this application is a prerequisite to all other application.
2) What is Master Model Concept?
The same model is used from conceptual design to the Drafting, Assembly, Analysis and
Manufacturing. The idea of a virtual assembly taken to its logical conclusion leads to Master Model
paradigm. If you change any thing in Master Model, it will reflect in all other applications.
3) What do you mean by Team Center?
It is a PDM (Product Data Management) software which helps the organisation effectively control the
design, development, analysis, manufacturing through out the product of life cycle.
4) How to convert a file created in mm to inches (conversion of units) in UG?
We can convert a file created in mm to inches by using UG command prompt.
ug_convert_part (space) -in (space) 1234.prt
Note: Save your file where command prompt showing location; Example:- C:/users/username
5) What is meant by UDF?
User defined feature is used to create the objects of different sizes in a single file. We can create our
own form features that automate commonly used design elements. You can create and add the user
defined features (UDFs) to target solids. You can define the shape and function of features, and
create hierarchical libraries of features that are tailored to our need.
6) What is Promote body?
When you have an assembly that is work part, this option lets you promote a body from a loaded
assembly component to the level of the assembly. The promote body remains associative to the
original body, which is referred to as the base body.
Once you have promote a body, you can perform operations on it, such as adding features,
performing Boolean operations between it and other bodies, and so on. The effects of these
operations are only visible at the level of the assembly work part in which the promote was created,
and in any other assembly that references that part.
7) What is Wave Link Geometry?
This option create an associate copy of composite curve, sketch, datum, point, face, body, mirror
body of part file in assembly file. Once you have a wave linked boy you can perform operations on
it. (Example: In Machining model you can add wave link of Casting model and perform the
machining operations)
8) What is Extract Body?
This option create an associate copy of an entire body in part file. Features can then be added to
Extract Body feature without appearing on the original body. You can also decide whether you want
he Extract Body feature to update when the original body is changed.
9) What are Part families?
This option let you create a family of parts by creating a template part. You can use the Unigraphics
spread sheet (via the Create button on the Part Families dialog) to create a table describing the
various part family members.
10) What do you mean by Expressions?
Expressions are mathematical or conditional equations used to control the parameters of a model.
With expressions, you can easily apply major edits to a model. By changing the expressions that
control a specific parameter, you can re-size or re-position features of a solid model
Three types of Expressions are there
1. Airthmatic Expressions
2. Conditional Expressions
3. Geometric Expressions
6. Interactive commands.
Solid Modeling
Feature Based Modeling
Free Form Modeling
Sheet Metal Feature Modeling
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28) What is the difference between Rotational WCS & Dynamic WCS?
In Rotational WCS we can give the angle by which the WCS need to rotate by typing it in the space
provided, while in Dynamic WCS we can dynamically rotate the WCS and give the angle.
29) What is the difference between Sketch Curves & Basic Curves?
Sketch curve are parametric and can constrain but basic curves are non parametric and cannot
constrain them.
30) How many types of geometrical constrains are there in Unigraphics NX?
There are 22 types of Geometrical constrains in Unigraphics NX.
31) How many layers are there in Unigraphic (UG)?
There are 256 layers in Unigraphics.
32) In which command do you find strings, apex string, and spline string?
We find these options in section command of free form feature.
33) Where do you find bounded plane command?
We find the Bounded plane command in Insert > Surface > Bounded Plane.
34) What is meant by Master Model Concept?
The idea of virtual assembly taken to its logical conclusion leads to Master Model paradigm. In this
concept a master model of the component is designed and the same is referred by those in
assembly, drafting, analysis and manufacturing department of the particular company.
35) What is the displayed part and work part. Where does it come?
Displayed parts are the parts which can only be displayed but not editable while we can both display
and edit a work part. Both displayed part and work part comes under assembly.
There are 8 mating constraints in assembly. Mate, Align, Angle, Parallel, Perpendicular, Center,
Center, Distance and Tangent.
42) How many ways to find the sketch is fully constrained in Unigraphics?
There are three ways to find the sketch is fully constrained. 1) In sketch environment (status bar) 2)
In part navigation 3) Checkmate
43) What do mean by NURBS?
NURBS is Non Uniform Rational Bezier Splines.
44) What is B surface?
B surface is Bazier surface.
45) What is the use of Expand command?
Expand command is used in Drafting. In the drafting application you can use expand to create and
edit objects in specific view.
46) What is Section Strings?
Section strings is defined as the curves which represent the section of the profile in Sweep along
guide or Swept command.
Unigraphics (UG) is one of the widely used CAD/CAM/CAE software in the world. Find below the
Unigrpaics interview questions.
UG interview questions: Part 2
16) Is it possible to sew solids in Unigraphics?
17) How can you duplicate a body and still maintain its parameters?
18) What is extract body and time stamp in Unigraphics?
19) What is the difference between?
Fillet and Blend, Trim and Split, Trimetric and Isometric Fixed, Datum and Relative Datum,
Orthographic Views and Auxiliary Views, Edit Curve and Edit Curve Parameters
20) What is the default tolerance for angle, intersection dist, model and curve in Unigraphics?
21) What are single segment and multiple segments in a tube? 22) What are primitives?
23) What is feature based modeling?
24) What is sketch based modeling?
25) Explain the different types of Coordinate systems in Unigraphics?
26) What is NURBS?
27) What are Iso parameters?
28) How do you create a variable blend in Unigraphics?
29) Explain the following with respect to Unigraphics
Through Point, Through Poles, Through Cloud Points
30) Explain the difference between swept and sweep along guides in Unigrphics?
31) What is a Law Curve in Unigrahpics?
Answers to UG interview questions: Part 2
16) Yes, it is possible to sew solids in Unigraphics.
Insert > Form Feature > Sew > Solids > Select the faces in the target and the tool bodies > If the Target
areas and Tools areas (Dialog Box) are with in tolerance then it will sew the solids.
17) Insert > Mirror Body
18) The Extract Geometry option in Unigraphics, lets you create associative copies of curves, faces, or
bodies. Time stamp when toggled on will not extract the features created after Extracted body.
19) Fillet and Blend:
Fillet is for 2D curves or sketches
Blend is for 3D features
Trim and Split:
Trim is Parametric, Split is unparametric
Trim removes a part of the body, Split divides the body in to two parts
Trimetric and Isometric:
Trimetric is inclined at angle of 30 deg with respect to the +ve X axis
Isometric is Inclined at angle of 45 deg with respect to the +ve X axis
Fixed Datum and Relative Datum:
Fixed datum are not referenced or not constrained to any geometric objects except that of user
defined
Relative datums are referenced or relative to the geometric objects like curve, features or fixed
datums
Orthographic Views and Auxiliary Views:
Orthographic views are standard views such as Front, Top, Right views etc,
Auxiliary views are views that are used to show true size of a face of a part which may not be
possible in Orthographic views
of 2 -150 strings
Cross Strings should be approximately perpendicular to the primary strings. They can be in the
30) Swept -> 3 Guide strings and Max of 150 sections string. It easily follows the guide strings (i.e., it
doesnt undergo any twist as it moves along the guide string)
Sweep along guide ->1Guide String & 1 section string. It undergoes twist ( Ex. Section moving along a
helix)
31) In Unigrahics Law Curve is a Feature, which has a level of control over its properties, represented in a
Law Curve Frame or graph. The X and Y values of the graph are both Properties of the Law Curve. When
we draw a graph we draw an X direction and a Y direction. The X direction is the Independent and the Y
direction is the Dependant(X can go where it likes but Y is dependent on where X is, as its always
perpendicular to it).
To discuss further on these questions use the Unigraphics section of the Forum.
Unigrahpics is one of the widely used CAD/CAM/CAE software in the engineering industry. Unigraphics is a family of
integrated CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM applications, which supports both product and process complexity inherent in the
enigneering field. Following is the 4th part of Unigraphics interview questions, use Unigraphics board of the forum to
discuss solutions to these questions.
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dimensioning in drafting?
1. Explain types of Modeling?
2. Explain types of Coordinate systems in
Unigraphics?
3. What is reverse engineering?
4. What is continuity? Explain different types of
continuity.
5. Advantages of UG over other CAD
packages?
6. What are the types of dimensioning?
7. How to create your own symbols in drafting?
8. What is dual dimensioning?
9. What is the deference between break line
details & bounded by objects?
10. What is the use of Reference sets?
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