CADDS <> NX

The CADDS ↔ NX Translator

The CADDS - NX translator may be installed on a number of machines each accessing a central network-floating license.

The CADDS - NX Translator is a bi-directional converter between PTC’s CADDS 5 CAD Application and Siemens Designcenter NX 2512 CAD Application.

It enables the user to convert all forms of 3D Mechanical Design Geometry and Assembly data, together with system defined attribute information and colour information between these two systems.

The translator can be invoked in either an interactive or batch mode with the command line interface allowing the conversion process to be integrated into any process-oriented operation. Alternatively, from SpinFire Convert version 18.0, the conversion process may be operated by using the new Unified Interface.

Primary Product Features

  • Converts all types of geometry: wire frame, surfaces, trimmed surfaces (faces) and solid models.

  • Converts assembly structure between both systems.

  • Converts attribute data including colour and layer information.

  • Integrated with the NX installation.

  • The conversion process can be run Interactively, Batch Mode or using the Unified Interface.

  • Command line interface allows process integration.

  • Data can be filtered by layer and entity type during processing. Geometry can be filtered and selectively processed.

Primary Product Benefits

  • Being a direct database converter, all pre and post processing is eliminated, saving time.

  • Reduce costs due to processing time and increase overall conversion success levels by filtering input data and focusing the conversion to only those elements required.

  • Reduce costs and risks associated to accessing the wrong version of data by integrating the conversion process into a related business process.

  • With over 30 years of industrial use, SpinFire Convert translation products’ robustness and quality is well proven, reducing your business risk.

This document will focus specifically on guidance for the use of SpinFire Convert for CADDS - NX. For information regarding any SpinFire Convert product ranges, please contact: sales-spinfire.applications@techsoft3d.com

Getting Started

Installation Media

The latest copy of SpinFire Convert software can be found via the link above and by searching for the specific product. Each product has a specific link to the Product Release Document, which contains a link to the download location of the installation CD.

Alternatively, you can request a copy of the software to be shipped on a physical CD.

Installation

The installation is run from the .msi file download provided. For full details of the installation process, visit Install Guide.

License Configuration

To run any product a valid license file is required. The Flex License Manager is run from the .msi file download provided. For full details of the installation process, visit Install Guide.