Learn NX-OPEN with Real Code Examples

Install Siemens NX with NX Open support

Ensure proper licensing for API usage

Set up programming environment (Python, C#, or Java IDE)

Include NX Open libraries and DLLs in project

Configure environment variables if needed

Install Siemens NX with NX Open libraries

Set up IDE for preferred language

Include NX Open DLLs or jars in project

Configure PATH or environment variables

Ensure valid NX license

NXOpen assemblies and DLLs

*.py, *.cs, *.java, *.cpp - scripts

Configuration files for batch operations

NX environment variables

License configuration

Run NX journal from command line

Start NX session with script

Batch processing via NX Server

Export models using NX Open API

Monitor session logs and errors

Supports multiple languages in UI

Unicode for part names and attributes

Localization for regional units

Date/time and measurement formatting

Compliance with international CAD standards

Accessible via supported programming languages

NX GUI optional for automation

Integrates with IDE debugging tools

Community forums and official documentation

Training courses for NX Open

Optional: scripts can invoke NX dialogs

Mostly headless automation

Use consistent naming for parts and features

Organize scripts and modules

Document API calls for maintainability

Session maintains active parts and assemblies

Scripts manage feature creation/modification

Attributes track parameters and metadata

Undo/redo managed by NX kernel

External state can be logged or exported

Geometry and assembly data in NX files

Custom attributes for parts/features

Integration with PLM database

Export reports and metadata

Manage versions and revisions