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Points@

Imports, exports and replaces sets of points with Excel: three dialogs on a Points@ ribbon tab, each point set a named group in the model.

Verification passing on NX 2606.5001 · 2026-10-03 · repo b9f63ea

NX with the Points@ ribbon tab, the Import dialog and an imported point set — NX with the Points@ ribbon tab. The Rib holes set (20 points) was just added with Apply and shows in the Part Navigator and on the plate; the dialog is ready for the next file (B3, XY, 8 points found). Click to zoom.

What was asked

An efficient way to import, export and replace points in a 3D model from an Excel sheet of XYZ coordinates: a chosen starting cell, coordinate system and point count on import; every point group listed with its name, count and path on export; a named set swapped out on replace.

What it does

Import: an Excel file, a starting cell, XYZ / XY / YZ / XZ and a point count. It counts the points before you commit; OK adds them and closes, Apply adds them and stays open.
Export: Retrieve All lists every point set with its Name, Points and Path; pick one or more and write .xlsx (one worksheet per set) or .csv.
Replace: the Import options plus Body/Set Name, the set whose points are swapped. It keeps its name and place in the model history.
Mistakes are refused, never half-done, and each operation is one Undo.

dialogs: Import, Export, Replace, on their own ribbon tab

9/9

checks hold, each read back from the part

Undo takes any operation back out

file types both ways: .xlsx and .csv

Points@ Replace dialog in NX — Replace: the revision B file (6 points) is about to replace the 20 points of Rib holes.

Points@ Export dialog in NX listing the point sets — Export: Retrieve All lists Rib holes (6, after the replace) and Spar (8) with their paths; both selected.

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