NX CAD Features
What are the features of NX CAD?
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
- 3D/solid modeling Tools
- Drawing Tools
- Editing Tools
- Text Editing Tools
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
- Export Files
- Import Files
- File Interoperability
- Backwards compatibility
- File size
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
- Custom Commands
- Custom Menus
- Custom Interface
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
- Hardware support
- Task-based interfaces
- Command Clarity
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File Support
STL Compatible | Can support the viewing and conversation of STL files. This feature was mentioned in 46 NX CAD reviews. | 89% (Based on 46 reviews) | |
3MF Compatible | Based on 45 NX CAD reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of 3MF files. | 86% (Based on 45 reviews) | |
OBJ Compatible | As reported in 47 NX CAD reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of OBJ files. | 89% (Based on 47 reviews) |
File Editing
Mesh Repair | Capable of repairing mesh in imported 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 50 NX CAD reviews. | 81% (Based on 50 reviews) | |
File Editing | Capable of editing models natively within the platform. This feature was mentioned in 49 NX CAD reviews. | 90% (Based on 49 reviews) |
Software Integrations
Standalone Slicer | As reported in 47 NX CAD reviews. Software is a standalone slicer that intakes 3D models created in other applications. | 85% (Based on 47 reviews) | |
Inetgrated 3D Modeling | As reported in 49 NX CAD reviews. Software also provides built-in 3D modeling capability. | 92% (Based on 49 reviews) |
Software Type
Cloud-based Platform | Software is available as a cloud-based, in-browser offering. This feature was mentioned in 45 NX CAD reviews. | 85% (Based on 45 reviews) | |
Downloadable Application | Software is available as an downloadable application. This feature was mentioned in 46 NX CAD reviews. | 88% (Based on 46 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text-to-Image | Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 13 NX CAD reviews. | 63% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-3D | Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. 13 reviewers of NX CAD have provided feedback on this feature. | 67% (Based on 13 reviews) |
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
3D/solid modeling Tools | Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes 65 reviewers of NX CAD have provided feedback on this feature. | 93% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Rendering Tools | Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation 65 reviewers of NX CAD have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Drawing Tools | As reported in 66 NX CAD reviews. Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes. | 91% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
Editing Tools | As reported in 66 NX CAD reviews. Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more. | 94% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
Text Editing Tools | As reported in 65 NX CAD reviews. Provides ease of use when accessing basic text creation and modification tools such as font style, multi-line text, wrap-around text, justification, spell checker, etc. | 87% (Based on 65 reviews) |
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Export Files | Based on 65 NX CAD reviews. Supports exporting designs to a variety of file formats, facilitating compatibility with other software and workflows. | 91% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Import Files | As reported in 66 NX CAD reviews. Supports a variety of file formats for import, enabling users to incorporate external data into their designs. | 87% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
File Interoperability | Maintains compatibility with a variety of advanced design and imaging applications, ensuring integration and interoperability across different software platforms. 66 reviewers of NX CAD have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
Backwards compatibility | Maintains compatibility between current and previous versions of their file formats, allowing users to open and work with files created in older versions without issues. This feature was mentioned in 66 NX CAD reviews. | 85% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
File size | As reported in 66 NX CAD reviews. Supports a range of file sizes, ensuring smooth performance even when working with large or complex designs. | 87% (Based on 66 reviews) |
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Custom Commands | Offers the ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties according to user preferences and workflow requirements. This feature was mentioned in 66 NX CAD reviews. | 86% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
Custom Scripts | Ability to create custom scripts to automate tasks, such as add standard layers or styles to a drawing, update the title block, or automate plotting tasks. This feature was mentioned in 64 NX CAD reviews. | 83% (Based on 64 reviews) | |
Custom Menus | Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace. This feature was mentioned in 65 NX CAD reviews. | 87% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Custom Interface | Offers the ability to customize the user interface and tailor the workspace according to the users' specific needs and preferences. This feature was mentioned in 66 NX CAD reviews. | 88% (Based on 66 reviews) |
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Hardware support | Supports hardware developers by default or through the use of custom drivers, ensuring compatibility with various hardware configurations commonly used by designers and engineers. 66 reviewers of NX CAD have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
Task-based interfaces | Based on 65 NX CAD reviews. Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences. | 86% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Manage Multiple Profiles | Supports multiple user interface customizations, allowing users to store and recall interfaces as needed without closing the application or requiring scripting knowledge. This feature was mentioned in 65 NX CAD reviews. | 88% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Command Clarity | Based on 66 NX CAD reviews. Basic commands have clear names and on-cursor documentation, like tooltips and pop-up descriptions, offers clarification of icons and other user interface elements. | 90% (Based on 66 reviews) |
