Nxopen Programming For Cad Automation Using C# Programming

NXOpen Programming for CAD Automation Using C# Programming

What you'll learn

Mechanical Design Engineers

Mechanical CAD Engineers

NX CAD Designers

Mechanical Engineers

Requirements

Mechanical Engineers with access to NX CAD software

Description

This comprehensive course provides a deep dive into NXOpen, the powerful API for Siemens NX, using the C# programming language. Designed for engineers, designers, and programmers, this course bridges the gap between manual CAD operations and automated, script-driven workflows. You will start with the fundamentals of the NXOpen API, understanding its object model, class structures, and how it interacts with the Siemens NX environment. The curriculum covers key topics such as creating and modifying geometry, automating drawing creation, managing part files, and extracting design data. You will learn to write scripts that can perform repetitive tasks in seconds, such as batch processing hundreds of files, generating reports, or creating complex, parametric models from a set of inputs. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on application, with real-world examples and exercises that simulate common engineering challenges. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to significantly enhance your productivity, reduce manual errors, and develop custom applications that streamline your design and manufacturing processes. No prior experience with NXOpen is required, but a basic understanding of C# and CAD principles is recommended. This knowledge will empower you to become a more efficient and valuable asset in any engineering or product development team.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Instructions

Lecture 2 Day 1: Introduction

Lecture 3 NXOpen Documentation

Lecture 4 NXOpen Documentation Link

Lecture 5 Day 2 Introduction to Journal Editor and Journal Examples

Lecture 6 Day 2 examples

Lecture 7 Mindset shift ritual

Lecture 8 Installing Visual Studio

Lecture 9 Installation of Older Version Visual Studio

Lecture 10 Creating Project in Visual Studio

Lecture 11 Day 3 Journal Examples and API Reference Guide

Lecture 12 Day 4 Data Types - C# and NX Open

Mechanical Engineers interested in CAD Automation