This guide takes you through the process of downloading, installing and locating the latest version of CloudNC’s CAM Assist add-on for Siemens NX.
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.
Please ensure you have a compatible version of NX (such as 2206).
Step-by-step instructions
Running the installation
Run the CAM Assist for Siemens NX Installation file.
If you see the 'Windows protected your PC' blue dialog at the start of the install, take the steps recommended in the FAQ section.
The first part of the installation setup is the ‘Welcome’ page.
Click ‘Next’.
The next page holds the License Agreement (or Terms of Use Agreement).
Fully read the Terms of Use Agreement.
Click ‘I Agree’ to agree with the terms and continue the installation.
Click ‘Cancel’ if you do not agree or if you have questions you would like to get answered before continuing (please contact CloudNC Support).
When the installation has completed, a summary page is displayed.
Ensure the checkbox for ‘Run Autodesk Fusion 360’ is checked.
Click ‘Finish’.
Fusion 360 is opened automatically.
Congratulations, the CAM Assist add-on to Siemens NX is now installed!
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
See the FAQ sections for answers to the following questions:
If there are any other questions relating to the installation procedure or any other CAM Assist feature, refer to the CloudNC Product Support page.