https://cloudnc.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CAFSNCUG/pages/59703319/Getting+Started+with+CAM+Assist+for+Siemens+NX#2.-Open-a-Part This guide takes you through the process of installing and locating the latest version of CloudNC’s CAM Assist add-on for Siemens NX.
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CAM Assist is a Siemens NX add-on: NX must be closed before updating CAM Assist. In order to update, there is no need to uninstall your currently installed version of CAM Assist. |
System Requirements
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Before installing, please ensure your system meets at least the ‘Recommended setting’ shown in the following table. |
Component
Recommended setting
Supported Siemens NX Versions
2206, 2212, 2306, and 2312
Operating System
Windows 10 64-bit Professional, or
Windows 11 64-bit Professional
CPU
Intel® or AMD 64-bit processor,
2.4 GHz or faster
Latest generation Intel i7/i9 processor, 3.2GHz or faster
Memory
Windows 10 → 8-12 GB, or
Windows 11 → 32-64 GB
Video
OpenGL 3.2 and OpenCL 1.2 support with 1 GB memory.
No onboard graphics.
NVIDIA RTX or AMD FirePro™/Radeon Pro card with 4 GB (or higher) dedicated memory.
Display resolution
1920 * 1080
Storage
Hard drive with at least 20 GB free USB and/or DVD drive (depending on installation media and licensing method)
Solid State Drive (SSD) with at least 20 GB free
1. Close Siemens NX
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Please ensure Siemens NX is closed before installing/updating the CAM Assist add-on. If updating, there is no need to uninstall your currently installed version of CAM Assist. |
2. Download CAM Assist
Download the appropriate version of CAM Assist for your Siemens NX software from our website.
3. Run the CAM Assist Installer
Locate the file you downloaded in Step 1 and run it (double-click) it.
Carefully read the terms and conditions.
Complete the installation process by following the on-screen instructions.
4. Finish Installation
On the final page of the installer, there is an checkbox to ‘Run Siemens NX’:
Check the box to open Siemens NX automatically when the installer is closed
If you don’t Siemens to open automatically, uncheck the box.
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If you see the 'Windows protected your PC' blue dialog at the start of the install, take the following steps
The CAM Assist installation will now continue (see below).
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Sign-up process
1. Verify Installation
Open Siemens NX.
Check that CAM Assist appears as a new item on the menu ribbon.
2. Open a Part
Start with one of your own parts or open a demo part.
To open a demo part, click on the demo parts icon under the CAM Assist section and select ‘Demo Part 1’ to start a new session in Siemens NX.
3. Sign-up for CAM Assist
When you open CAM Assist for the first time, it will automatically open a webpage asking you to sign in.
If you don’t have an account, scroll down and sign up for CAM Assist.
Create a new password following the password guidelines, then press "Next".
You will receive an email with a one-time verification code. Check your email and enter the verification code in the dialog box.
4. Start Using CAM Assist
Assuming you have an active subscription to CAM Assist, you will see a confirmation page indicating a successful login.
You can now start using CAM Assist.
Locating CAM Assist
Help and Support
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If there are any other questions relating to the installation procedure or any other CAM Assist feature, refer to the CloudNC Product Support page. |