Simcenter 3D Solutions Simcenter 3D - register connection to Excel

2023-12-11T15:16:01.000-0500
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Summary

How to troubleshoot the "Failed to connect to Excel events" error.


Details

The following error message is known to be thrown when performing Excel related actions in Simcenter 3D (or NX):
"Failed to connect to Excel events".
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This most likely happens because the Simcenter 3D – Excel connection is not registered.

How to register Excel for Simcenter 3D and NX usage:
  1. Run the command prompt as an administrator.
  2. Run the register_splm_files.bat from your installation folder, INSTALL sub-directory
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KB Article ID# KB000128549_EN_US

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