STEP <> NX
The STEP Bi-directional NX Translator
The translator may be installed on a number of machines each accessing a central network- floating license.
Theorem’s CADverter product for STEP to NX is a direct converter between STEP files and Siemens NX parts. It enables the user to convert all forms of mechanical design geometry, as well as assembly and attribute information, between these two systems.
The STEP-NX CADverter product can be purchased as a uni-directional, STEP to Siemens NX, or Siemens NX to STEP product, or as a bi-directional product. It can be used interactively or in a batch mode, from a standard GUI Interface, offering combined viewing, data filtering and translation capabilities.
Primary Product Features
Converts all types of geometry, wire frame, surfaces, trimmed surfaces (faces) and solid models
Converts assembly structure between the systems
Converts attribute data including colour and layer information
The conversion process can be run Interactively or in Batch mode
Data can be filtered by layer and entity type
Geometry can be filtered and selectively processed
Primary Product benefits?
Direct conversion between STEP and NX reduces processing time, simplifies integration and retains accuracy of the model
Theorem Unified Interface enables visual verification, pre and post translation
The integrated data filtering options allows selected data ONLY to be processed, enabling optimisation of translations and time savings
By converting all forms of geometry no data is lost, eliminating the time required to recreate missing data
With over 20 years industrial use, Theorem’s product robustness and quality is well proven, reducing your business risk
This document will focus specifically on guidance for the use of the CADverter for STEP – NX product. For information regarding any of Theorem’s product ranges please contact sales@theorem.com
Getting Started
Installation Media
The latest copy of Theorem software can be found on the Product Release Notes.
Alternatively, you can request a copy of the software to be shipped on a physical CD.
Installation
The installation is run from the CD or ZIP file download provided.
Currently, there are 2 distinct installation stages that are required.
To install the translator, select the Setup.exe file and follow the installation process. For a full guide to the process, please see our ‘Translator Installation Process’ demonstration video located here.
In addition, the Theorem Unified Interface will also need to be installed. The installation process is the same as for the Translator. For a full guide to the process, please see our ‘Translator Installation Process’ demonstration video located here.
License Configuration
In order for the translation to run successfully, the Theorem license file provided to you needs to be configured using FlexLM. For a full guide to this process, please see our ‘FlexLM License Set Up and Configuration’ demonstration video located here.
