This guide takes you through the process of 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.
System Requirements
Before installing, please ensure your system meets at least the ‘Recommended setting’ shown in the following table.
Component | Recommended setting |
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Operating System |
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CPU |
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Memory |
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Video |
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Display resolution | 1920 * 1080 |
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Step-by-step instructions
1. Close Siemens NX
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.
Please take the following step-by-step installation instructions.
Step-by-step installation instructions
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. | Then , click Run anyway to proceed with the installation. |
The CAM Assist installation will now continue (see below).
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 Siemens NX’ is checked.
Click ‘Finish’.
Siemens NX is opened automatically.
Congratulations, the CAM Assist add-on to Siemens NX is now installed!
Locating CAM Assist
Help and Support
If there are any other questions relating to the installation procedure or any other CAM Assist feature, refer to the CloudNC Product Support page.