Have you seen these changes in the Start Menu? Beginning with the June 2019 functional release (1872), the Start Menu for NX will use the same folder name for every functional release. This includes the January 2019 release (1847). The new Start Menu starting with the June 2019 release will have new link names which [...]
Things to know before updating to NX 1872. NX Channel Release Roadmap If you're enrolled in the NX Continuous Release, you probably noticed the first major update is ready to download and install. For background knowledge, Siemens has implemented a continuous release methodology that started January 2019. NX 12 is the last version and revision [...]
Medical device displays re-purposed for space On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts were able to read their displays perfectly on both the mother ship "Columbia" and the "Eagle" Moon lander. Both had special lighting that kept the displays of the on-board computer bright, even in diffuse lighting conditions. The electroluminescent lamps developed by Siemens [...]
A review of the process for a new customer to prepare and install an NX license file and license server. In this instance, a two-step process involves a temporary licensing authorization and installation, followed by a permanent license installation. This article addresses a floating license configuration for one or more users. Temporary Licensing Upon the [...]
In order to upgrade the NX license server, you must have the following: NX 1872 installation media for the proper operating system, OR The Siemens PLM License Server installation program. For NX 1872, the license server installer is 1.2_win64_setup.exe. NX 1872 license file with the correct server information (hostname and Composite ID). Java Runtime Environment [...]
This article will emphasize the support systems and resources available for users of Siemens NX software and related products. But wait! Did you know that there are over thirty different commands and subroutines with the intention of helping you solve problems? For instance, did you know that the Command Finder has stored information for commands [...]
3 Of My Favorite New Features in NX 1847 Continuous Release, Help Enhancement, & Assembly Constraints I recently had a conversation with an old colleague about NX and its refreshed user interface. She had a few thoughts about the new look and questioned why changes were made to the new layout. Engineers shape the entire [...]
3 Takeaways from my First NX Course A few months ago, I didn’t respect what C-A-D stood for. Now I’m sitting in a Swoosh classroom with five engineers learning about the fundamentals of NX. I just started at Swoosh and spent my first month endlessly researching before realizing I wouldn’t fully understand the software unless [...]
As you may know, Siemens PLM’s NX 1847 uses the Continuous Release methodology. We get it – notices like these are scary. We’ve piled up a few frequently asked questions on the matter to cool off the confusion. How does this impact my existing NX licensing process? It’s business as usual. Customers with a perpetual [...]
This article will highlight some notable aspects of Siemens’ Routing Mechanical application. I ran across these aspects while putting together class materials for a 1-day course that we offer at Swoosh. Think of this as a form of Cliff Notes for the application. Routing Mechanical equips the user with a suite of tools that can [...]
