Merry xmas! NX Machinery Library is now available to all customers

[potrero]

I just saw this clip on sfbmail... John Baker did you have anything to do with this? : )
This is great.

PRODUCT: NX
SUBJECT: NX Machinery Library is now available to all customers
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Affected Software: NX Machinery Library
Associated PR Number(s): N/A
Scope: NX 5.0 or higher
Revision: N/A
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PROBLEM:
All NX Mach license restrictions on the NX Machinery Library have been removed. As of now, all NX customers may download the available NX Machinery Libraries, the NX Machinery Library installation tool, and the associated documentation from the GTAC downlad section under the 'NX/Unigraphics NX' button (previously the files were found under the 'NX Machinery Library' button).

REMEDY:
All NX customers may download the available NX Machinery Libraries, the NX Machinery Library installation tool, and the associated documentation from the GTAC downlad section under the 'NX/Unigraphics NX' button (previously the files were found under the 'NX Machinery Library' button).

 

[JohnRBaker]

I was but one of many voices crying in the wilderness, asking that the policy be changed and am glad that it seems that we were heard.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[shags72]

What does this library have in it? Is it the library that comes in the installation package?

 

[JohnRBaker]

No, this is a library of engineered components, such fasteners, bearings, pins, clips, etc. based on several standards including the most common mil-specs. However, before downloading anything, we recommend that you first download the Excel file 'Machiner-library-catalogue-for-NX502.xls' (the 'NX502' simply indicates that the files are compatible with NX 5.0 and newer versions of NX) and review the content of the various libraries to decide which ones you would like access to. Then download and use the free installation utility to complete the installation of the libraries that you've selected.

The reason that we do not include these on our regular distribution media is due to both the number and size of the files, as well as the fact that they are technically not release specific (if you're running at least NX 5.0 or newer that is) and besides, we may choose to add additional content from time to time and it will not be linked to any specific release.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[Kasey7]

Hola!

I just DL'd Free_NX_Machinery_Library_Installation.doc from the GTAC server.
According the to the Prerequisites:

The machine to run this install must have the following software:
1. TeamCenter 2005SR1 Portal or Teamcenter 2007 Portal.
2. NX5.0 or above.


I was under the impression that the library was now available to "All NX customers" (see OP), not just those with TeamCenter.
Is this correct?
We have floating liscences for NX7, but we haven't invested in TeamCenter yet.

 

[BOPdesigner]

You can install and use it in native mode. It is accessable through the Reuse Library. There are two sets of instructions (Word docs) in one of the zip files, TC install and Native install.

 

[vrishraj]

Hi,
Sorry I could not find the file, I searched in the GTAC download site "Siemens PLM FTP Server : unigraphics / ". please guide me where exactly the location of the file.

Thanks in adv

Raj
NX 5.0.6

 

[JohnRBaker]

Which file are you talking about?

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[vrishraj]

Hi John,
I want to download this 'NX Machinery Library' install files.
Thanks

Raj
NX 5.0.6

 

[JohnRBaker]

You have to login to the GTAC download site using your webkey ID and Password and once there you select the 'NX/Unigraphics NX' item and even if you're running on Windows(64-bit), you still select the Windows(32-bit) item as that's where the files can be found. There you will find the various library files (based on different international standards) as well as a few other documents including installation manuals and a catalog which we highly recommend that you review since you will probably NOT want to download all of the libraries and so the catalog will help you determine which ones would be the most useful for your situation. In addition to a couple installation documents, there is also the install tool and a 'readme' document.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[vrishraj]

Hi John,
soory to bother you again, I used my web key and entered in side NX/Unigraphics NX but the thing is I have not found the filename NX Machinery Library. It list shows admin, advance-simulation, cam, cast........
may be they omitted the link for my webkey account? I dont understand, I can download all updates without any problem.

Thanks again.

Raj
NX 5.0.6

 

[hudson888]

John,

I too wouldn't mind a copy! Is it stuck in the section that requires a fixed IP address because that frustrates me every time!

Best Regards

Hudson

www.jamb.com.au

Nil Desperandum illegitimi non carborundum

 

[JohnRBaker]

Please contact GTAC and they should be able to help you with this. It may require that your records be updated so that your webkey links to the proper software configuration for your site.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[vrishraj]

Thanks John,

I will contact GTAC for this issue.

Raj
NX 5.0.6

 

[Kasey7]

Sorry I didn't get back right away. For some reason I'm not receiving my email notification when someone responds to my comments.

For those still looking; I access the GTAC server through the Help menu in NX.
Select "Online Technical Support" then "GTAC File Server".
After you log into the GTAC server with your webkey select the blue button "Product Download".
Next (if it's available) select the tab "NX/Unigraphics NX".
Expand "Windows (32-bit Intel)", or (I guess) whatever OS you're using NX on. I only had the one option for Win 32-bit.
Finally (I hope this is the right file) look for and download the file "Machinery-library-install-tool-2009-11-09.zip".

I haven't installed it yet, but I'll let everyone know if I was successful.



@ Hudson, I was also having trouble with the IP address. We installed a new server a little while back, and (I think) we also changed our ISP. After contacting our local UG sales rep with the correct IP addy, everything was fixed good as new.

 

[Kasey7]

Well, I've hit a snag.

According to the installation documentation ("user guide on installing reuse library for native mode.doc") I should be able to select which libraries to install (see page 4). The problem is only a single eyebolt is pre-selected for me, I cannot select anything else, and as a result that's the only thing that will install. >.<

 

[moog2]

i managed to find a .doc but not the files to download?
That was in the NX/documents section, in the NX/unigraphics section i can only see 64bit downloads

 

[JohnRBaker]

That's why you need to contact GTAC so that you can get access to the files.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[moog2]

OK, i'll try that tomorrow, but that doesn't really make them 'accessable to everyone' !

 

[JohnRBaker]

I'm also working on that on the side, but for now...

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

http://www.siemens.com/plm

http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.