NX NXOpen: How to Use NXOpen Wizards

2024-07-12T13:28:13Z
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How to use an NXOpen wizard in Visual Studio?

Solution

1.       Locate the Visual Studio shortcut in File Explorer.

-          Note: The file is located at

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

2.       Right click on the shortcut and select Copy.

3.       Use Ctrl + V to paste the shortcut to an easily accessible location, such as the desktop.

4.       Locate Tool – NX Command Prompt in File Explorer.

-          Note: The file is located at

 C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Siemens NX\Tools

5.       Double click to activate the command.

6.       With the NX Command Prompt window open, click and drag the Visual Studio shortcut onto the window.

7.       Hit the Enter key.

8.       On the Visual Studio window, click ‘Create a new project’.

9.       In ‘Create a new project’, scroll down to locate the desired wizard.

10.   Select the wizard.

11.   Click Next.

12.   In ‘Configure your new project’, enter the project name and location as desired.

13.   When finished, click Create.

14.   In the NXOpen Wizard, keep the Application Type as default.

15.   Under Unload Application, select Automatically when Application Completes.

16.   Under Use of API, if your program should include the older style UF API’s and if your program will use NXOpen UI tools like NX Message Box, select both check boxes.

17.   Under Activate Application, keep all settings as default.

18.   Click Create.

19.   A new project will be created.

KB Article ID# PL8789350

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