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This page contains Step 1 of the ‘Getting Started with CAM Assist' tutorial. This step shows you how to download and install CloudNC CAM Assist 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. |
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Recommended setting
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Supported Siemens NX Versions
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2206, 2212, 2306, and 2312
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Operating System
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Windows 10 64-bit Professional, or
Windows 11 64-bit Professional
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CPU
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Intel® or AMD 64-bit processor,
2.4 GHz or faster
Latest generation Intel i7/i9 processor, 3.2GHz or faster
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Memory
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Windows 10 → 8-12 GB, or
Windows 11 → 32-64 GB
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Video
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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.
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Display resolution
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1920 * 1080
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Storage
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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
Installation instructions
1. Close Siemens NX
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For more topics relating to installing and uninstalling CAM Assist, see the FAQ. |
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Step-by-step instructions
Close Siemens NX - please ensure Siemens NX is closed before installing/updating the CAM Assist add-on.
If you’re updating
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to a new version then there is no need to uninstall your currently installed version of CAM Assist.
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Download CAM Assist
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- download the appropriate version of CAM Assist for your Siemens NX software from
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the Downloads page.
The CAM Assist add-on, starting from release v1.2, supports the following Siemens NX versions: 2212, 2306, 2312, and 2406.
Run the CAM Assist Installer
Locate the file you downloaded in Step
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2 and run it (double-click) it
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Carefully read the terms and conditions.
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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’:
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Check the box to open Siemens NX automatically when the installer is closed
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If you see the 'Windows protected your PC' blue dialog at the start of the install, take the following steps
First, click the underlined More info. |
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The CAM Assist installation will now continue (see below).
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The first part of the installation setup is the ‘Welcome’ page.
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The next page holds the License Agreement (or Terms of Use Agreement).
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When the installation has completed, a summary page is displayed. |
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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
After installation, you should see a CAM Assist menu, as depicted in the image below.
In you don't see the CAM Assist icon, open a part within the software and attempt the process again.
Alternatively, if the CAM Assist icon is still not visible, right-click on the menu bar. Choose "Tabs/Bar" and ensure that "CAM Assist" is selected from the options.
Help and Support
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What next?
The ‘Getting Started with CAM Assist’ tutorial continues with Step 2 - Opening a Part.