WeldGrooveBuilder Class — NXOpen Python API Reference 12.0.0 documentation

# WeldGrooveBuilder Class

class `NXOpen.Weld.``WeldGrooveBuilder`

  Bases: `NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder`

  Represents a `NXOpen.Weld.WeldGroove` builder

  To create a new instance of this class, use `NXOpen.Weld.WeldManager.CreateWeldGroove1Builder()`

  Default values.

  Property | Value
  --- | ---
  AssignWeldPMI | 0
  ContourHeight.Value | 3.0 (millimeters part), 0.118 (inches part)
  ContourType | None
  CreateSkipWelds | 0
  EdgeType | NotPrepared
  EndAngle.Value | 0
  GrooveAngle.Value | 45.0
  GrooveRadius.Value | 1.0 (millimeters part), 0.04 (inches part)
  IsRootOpening | 0
  IsRootPenetration | 0
  Method | NumberLength
  NumberOfWelds.Value | 3
  PenetrationDepth.Value | 3.0 (millimeters part), 0.118 (inches part)
  PrepareEdges | EntireLength
  RecreateDeletedWelds | 0
  RootOpening.Value | 3.0 (millimeters part), 0.118 (inches part)
  RootPenetration.Value | 3.0 (millimeters part), 0.118 (inches part)
  SecondPenetrationDepth.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  SegmentLength.Value | 3.0 (millimeters part), 0.118 (inches part)
  SingleFaceSet | 0
  Spacing.Value | 3.0 (millimeters part), 0.118 (inches part)
  StartAngle.Value | 0
  TaperMethod | FromTopFace
  Type | SquareButt
  UseFillin | 0
  WeldSymmetric | 1

  New in version NX9.0.0.

# Properties

Property | Description
--- | ---
AssignWeldPMI | Returns or sets a value indicating whether the assign weld pmi is true
Characteristics | Returns the characteristics
ContourHeight | Returns the contour height
ContourType | Returns or sets the contour type
CreateSkipWelds | Returns or sets a value indicating whether to create skip welds
DistanceTolerance | Returns or sets the distance tolerance
EdgeSet1 | Returns the first edge set
EdgeSet2 | Returns the second edge set
EdgeType | Returns or sets the edge type
EndAngle | Returns the taper angle at the end of the weld
EndDistance | Returns the end limit as defined by the distance along the edge
FaceSet1 | Returns the face set1
FaceSet2 | Returns the face set2
GrooveAngle | Returns the groove angle
GrooveRadius | Returns the groove radius
IsRootOpening | Returns or sets a value indicating whether root opening is true
IsRootPenetration | Returns or sets a value indicating whether root depth is true
Method | Returns or sets the method for creating skip welds
NumberOfWelds | Returns the number of welds
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
PenetrationDepth | Returns the penetration depth
PrepareEdges | Returns or sets the type of edges to prepare
RecreateDeletedWelds | Returns or sets a value indicating whether to recreate deleted welds
RootOpening | Returns the root opening
RootPenetration | Returns the root penetration
SecondPenetrationDepth | Returns the second penetration depth
SeedFace1 | Returns or sets the first seed face
SeedFace2 | Returns or sets the second seed face
SeedPoint1 | Returns or sets the point on the first face
SeedPoint2 | Returns or sets the point on the second face
SegmentLength | Returns the length of weld
SingleFaceSet | Returns or sets a value indicating whether the single face set is true
Spacing | Returns the spacing between welds
StartAngle | Returns the taper angle at the start of the weld
StartDistance | Returns the start limit as defined by the distance along the edge
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename | Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
Tag | Returns the Tag for this object.
TaperMethod | Returns or sets the taper method
Type | Returns or sets the type of the groove
Uparameter1 | Returns or sets the u parameter for first face
Uparameter2 | Returns or sets the u parameter for second face
UseFillin | Returns or sets a value indicating whether to use fillin
Vparameter1 | Returns or sets the v parameter for first face
Vparameter2 | Returns or sets the v parameter for second face
WeldSymmetric | Returns or sets a value indicating whether the second depth is the same as the first depth

# 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.
GetFeature | Returns the feature currently being edited by this builder.
GetObject | Returns the object currently being edited by this builder.
HideInternalParentFeatureAfterEdit | Re-suppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) after it has been edited.
SetParentFeatureInternal | Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited
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.

# Enumerations

WeldGrooveBuilderContour Enumeration | The options for Contour Type
WeldGrooveBuilderEdge Enumeration | A value indicating whether the edges have been prepared
WeldGrooveBuilderPrepare Enumeration | The type of edges to be prepared
WeldGrooveBuilderSkipWeldMethod Enumeration | The options for creating Skip Weld
WeldGrooveBuilderTaper Enumeration | The type of Taper Method
WeldGrooveBuilderTypes Enumeration | The types of Groove to create

# Property Detail

## AssignWeldPMI

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``AssignWeldPMI`

  Returns or sets a value indicating whether the assign weld pmi is true

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `AssignWeldPMI`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `AssignWeldPMI`

  Parameters: | assignWeldPMI (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## Characteristics

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``Characteristics`

  Returns the characteristics

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Characteristics`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Weld.CharacteristicsBuilder`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## ContourHeight

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``ContourHeight`

  Returns the contour height

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `ContourHeight`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## ContourType

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``ContourType`

  Returns or sets the contour type

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `ContourType`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderContour`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `ContourType`

  Parameters: | contour (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderContour`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## CreateSkipWelds

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``CreateSkipWelds`

  Returns or sets a value indicating whether to create skip welds

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `CreateSkipWelds`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `CreateSkipWelds`

  Parameters: | createSkipWelds (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## DistanceTolerance

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``DistanceTolerance`

  Returns or sets the distance tolerance

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `DistanceTolerance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `DistanceTolerance`

  Parameters: | distanceTolerance (float) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## EdgeSet1

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``EdgeSet1`

  Returns the first edge set

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `EdgeSet1`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Section`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## EdgeSet2

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``EdgeSet2`

  Returns the second edge set

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `EdgeSet2`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Section`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## EdgeType

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``EdgeType`

  Returns or sets the edge type

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `EdgeType`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderEdge`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `EdgeType`

  Parameters: | edgeType (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderEdge`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## EndAngle

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``EndAngle`

  Returns the taper angle at the end of the weld

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndAngle`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## EndDistance

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``EndDistance`

  Returns the end limit as defined by the distance along the edge

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndDistance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.GeometricUtilities.OnPathDimensionBuilder`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## FaceSet1

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``FaceSet1`

  Returns the face set1

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `FaceSet1`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.ScCollector`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## FaceSet2

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``FaceSet2`

  Returns the face set2

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `FaceSet2`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.ScCollector`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## GrooveAngle

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``GrooveAngle`

  Returns the groove angle

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `GrooveAngle`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## GrooveRadius

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``GrooveRadius`

  Returns the groove radius

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `GrooveRadius`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## IsRootOpening

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``IsRootOpening`

  Returns or sets a value indicating whether root opening is true

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `IsRootOpening`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `IsRootOpening`

  Parameters: | isRootOpening (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## IsRootPenetration

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``IsRootPenetration`

  Returns or sets a value indicating whether root depth is true

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `IsRootPenetration`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `IsRootPenetration`

  Parameters: | isRootPenetration (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## Method

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``Method`

  Returns or sets the method for creating skip welds

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Method`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderSkipWeldMethod`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `Method`

  Parameters: | method (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderSkipWeldMethod`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## NumberOfWelds

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``NumberOfWelds`

  Returns the number of welds

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `NumberOfWelds`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## PenetrationDepth

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``PenetrationDepth`

  Returns the penetration depth

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `PenetrationDepth`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## PrepareEdges

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``PrepareEdges`

  Returns or sets the type of edges to prepare

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `PrepareEdges`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderPrepare`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `PrepareEdges`

  Parameters: | prepareEdges (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderPrepare`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## RecreateDeletedWelds

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``RecreateDeletedWelds`

  Returns or sets a value indicating whether to recreate deleted welds

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `RecreateDeletedWelds`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `RecreateDeletedWelds`

  Parameters: | recreateDeletedWelds (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## RootOpening

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``RootOpening`

  Returns the root opening

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `RootOpening`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## RootPenetration

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``RootPenetration`

  Returns the root penetration

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `RootPenetration`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## SecondPenetrationDepth

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``SecondPenetrationDepth`

  Returns the second penetration depth

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SecondPenetrationDepth`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## SeedFace1

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``SeedFace1`

  Returns or sets the first seed face

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SeedFace1`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Face`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SeedFace1`

  Parameters: | seedFace1 (`NXOpen.Face`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## SeedFace2

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``SeedFace2`

  Returns or sets the second seed face

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SeedFace2`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Face`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SeedFace2`

  Parameters: | seedFace2 (`NXOpen.Face`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## SeedPoint1

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``SeedPoint1`

  Returns or sets the point on the first face

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SeedPoint1`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Point3d`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SeedPoint1`

  Parameters: | seedPoint1 (`NXOpen.Point3d`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## SeedPoint2

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``SeedPoint2`

  Returns or sets the point on the second face

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SeedPoint2`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Point3d`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SeedPoint2`

  Parameters: | seedPoint1 (`NXOpen.Point3d`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## SegmentLength

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``SegmentLength`

  Returns the length of weld

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SegmentLength`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## SingleFaceSet

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``SingleFaceSet`

  Returns or sets a value indicating whether the single face set is true

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SingleFaceSet`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SingleFaceSet`

  Parameters: | singleFaceSet (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## Spacing

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``Spacing`

  Returns the spacing between welds

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Spacing`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## StartAngle

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``StartAngle`

  Returns the taper angle at the start of the weld

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `StartAngle`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## StartDistance

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``StartDistance`

  Returns the start limit as defined by the distance along the edge

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `StartDistance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.GeometricUtilities.OnPathDimensionBuilder`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## TaperMethod

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``TaperMethod`

  Returns or sets the taper method

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `TaperMethod`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderTaper`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `TaperMethod`

  Parameters: | taperMethod (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderTaper`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## Type

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``Type`

  Returns or sets the type of the groove

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Type`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderTypes`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `Type`

  Parameters: | type (`NXOpen.Weld.WeldGrooveBuilderTypes`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## Uparameter1

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``Uparameter1`

  Returns or sets the u parameter for first face

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Uparameter1`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `Uparameter1`

  Parameters: | u1 (float) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## Uparameter2

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``Uparameter2`

  Returns or sets the u parameter for second face

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Uparameter2`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `Uparameter2`

  Parameters: | u2 (float) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## UseFillin

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``UseFillin`

  Returns or sets a value indicating whether to use fillin

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `UseFillin`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `UseFillin`

  Parameters: | useFillin (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## Vparameter1

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``Vparameter1`

  Returns or sets the v parameter for first face

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Vparameter1`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `Vparameter1`

  Parameters: | v1 (float) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## Vparameter2

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``Vparameter2`

  Returns or sets the v parameter for second face

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Vparameter2`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `Vparameter2`

  Parameters: | v2 (float) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

## WeldSymmetric

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``WeldSymmetric`

  Returns or sets a value indicating whether the second depth is the same as the first depth

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `WeldSymmetric`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `WeldSymmetric`

  Parameters: | weldSymmetric (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: ugweld (“UG WELD”)

# Method Detail

## Validate

`WeldGrooveBuilder.``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.