Learn NX-OPEN-MACROS with Real Code Examples

Install NX with NX Open support

Enable macro recording and scripting environment

Configure NX Open for VB, Python, or C#

Place macro scripts in accessible directory

Test simple recorded macro for functionality

Install NX with NX Open support

Configure macro scripting environment (VB, Python, C#)

Set paths for macros and templates

Connect PLM/PDM if required

Test macro scripts in NX session

Macro scripts (.vb, .py, .cs)

NX part and assembly files

Parameter input files for automation

External database or file mappings

Logging and debug configurations

NX.exe /RunMacro - execute macro via command line

NX.exe /LoadPart - open part for automation

NX.exe /LoadAssembly - open assembly for macro

NX.exe /Batch - run scripts in batch mode

NX.exe /Log - generate macro execution log

Macro scripts language-independent

Numeric, date, and unit handling respects NX locale

Annotations and drawings can be localized

Parameterized macros adaptable to multiple regions

Consistent API across supported NX languages

Macros executed within NX GUI or batch

Remote execution possible with NX automation tools

Cross-language scripting supports multiple environments

Macro files can be shared across teams

Documentation and examples available online

Macros do not directly affect UI styling

Can manipulate drawing annotations and graphical objects

Control visibility of parts/features via script

Generate automated reports and drawings

Update NX GUI via object manipulation

NX session and part state

Feature and assembly status

Parameter values for macro execution

External data references

Macro execution logs

Store parameterized input files

Export feature or assembly data

Log macro execution results

Integrate with external databases

Versioning of macros and scripts