NX Basic Design (Current) 13  Chapters

In this learning path, you will explore methods for developing and editing basic solid models, assembly models, and drawings.

1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. NX Basic Design Intro

2 NX User Interface 8 Topics

1. NX User Interface
2. Getting started in NX
3. Getting started in NX
4. Create a part and start to work in NX
5. Create a part and start to work in NX
6. Create new part files
7. Open, save, and close existing part files
8. Knowledge Check: NX User Interface

3 Create a basic part 9 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. Extruding simple shapes​
3. Creating a simple part
4. Extruding a simple sketch section
5. Creating a part using simple shapes
6. Modify sketch curves
7. Trim curves to create a snap ring
8. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part
9. Complete the input shaft model

4 Organize and display part models 7 Topics

1. Visibility and display of objects
2. Change the view display
3. Change the view display
4. Selection and organizing of objects
5. Create a Feature Group
6. Organize the cap model
7. Knowledge Check: Organize and display part models

5 Create cylindrical parts using sketches 19 Topics

1. Create cylindrical parts using sketches
2. Define a sketch profile
3. Define a sketch profile
4. Create sketch relations
5. Add geometric relations to a profile
6. Add geometric relations to a profile
7. Create sketch dimensions​
8. Add dimensions to a profile
9. Add dimensions to a profile
10. Create sketch half diameter dimensions
11. Edit sketch relations
12. Sketch a bolt circle
13. Revolve a sketch profile
14. Using datums to define the angle of a boss
15. Revolve a sketch profile
16. Create datums for a sketch
17. Use datums to define the angle of a boss
18. Revolve and extrude using booleans
19. Knowledge Check: Create cylindrical parts using sketches

6 Add Finishing Details 10 Topics

1. Add Finishing details
2. Add Finishing details
3. Add holes to a coupler
4. Blend and chamfer edges of the coupler
5. Defining holes for a mount arm
6. Create threads
7. Create a custom thread for 3D printing
8. Knowledge Check: Add Finishing Details
9. Complete the support mounting block
10. Complete the milling support bracket model

7 Simple changes and part interrogation 9 Topics

1. Simple changes and part interrogation
2. Using the Model History
3. Reorder rename and remove features
4. Reorder features of an oil pan
5. Identify sketch parameters and Expressions
6. Measure Model Features
7. Analyze the structure of an existing part
8. Knowledge Check: Simple changes and part interrogation
9. Simple Changes and Part Interrogation

8 Basic part edits using synchronous 6 Topics

1. Basic part edits using synchronous
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Move faces using three points
4. Resize Blends and Chamfers
5. Resize blend and chamfer faces
6. Knowledge Check: Basic part edits using synchronous

9 Analyze existing assemblies 7 Topics

1. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 1
2. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 2
3. Minimally load a large assembly
4. Minimal loading of a large assembly
5. Open an assembly and edit assembly components
6. Work in the context of an assembly
7. Knowledge Check: Analyze existing assemblies

10 Bottom-up assembly building 16 Topics

1. Bottom-up assembly building
2. Create an assembly using the bottom-up approach
3. Create a bearing mount assembly
4. Constrain an assembly
5. Constrain a bearing mount assembly
6. Constrain a spray pump assembly
7. Assemble
8. Add and constrain components using Assemble
9. Part families and assemblies
10. Build an assembly using part family members
11. Add part family members to build a clamp
12. Create a pattern of components
13. Pattern shelf components
14. Reference a patterned feature to pattern fasteners
15. Knowledge Check: Bottom-up assembly building
16. Create and constrain a new assembly

11 Create a basic part drawing 12 Topics

1. Create a new drawing
2. Create a new non-master drawing
3. Edit the parameters of a master model
4. Create a new non-master drawing
5. Open and edit drawing sheets
6. Create drafting views and annotations
7. Add views to a drawing
8. Add views to a drawing
9. Add dimensions to a drawing
10. Add dimensions to a drawing
11. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part drawing
12. Thank you for Watching NX Basic Design

12 Using legacy sketch with NX 2007 31 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. (Legacy sketch) Extruding a simple sketch section
3. (Legacy sketch) Creating a part using simple shapes
4. (Legacy sketch) Trim curves to create a snap ring
5. Create cylindrical parts using sketch
6. (Legacy sketch) Define a sketch profile
7. Create sketch constraints
8. (Legacy sketch) Add geometric constraints to a profile
9. Create sketch dimensions
10. (Legacy sketch) Add dimensional constraints to a profile
11. (Legacy sketch) Constrain a sketch using reference objects
12. Adding details using sketch
13. (Legacy sketch) Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
14. (Legacy sketch) Define symmetry within a sketch
15. Analyze a design
16. (Legacy sketch) Alter a sketch to complete model edits
17. (Legacy sketch) Resolve parent references for a sketch
18. (Legacy sketch) Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
19. (Legacy sketch) Revolve a sketch profile
20. (Legacy sketch) Create datums for a sketch
21. (Legacy sketch) Use datums to define the angle of a boss
22. (Legacy sketch) Add holes to a coupler
23. (Legacy sketch) Create user defined expressions for a model
24. (Legacy sketch) Extrude with offsets
25. (Legacy sketch) Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
26. (Legacy sketch) Create a linkage using a tube
27. (Legacy sketch) Pattern cooling fins using external references
28. (Legacy sketch) Edit features and resolve failures
29. (Legacy sketch) Create a fixture assembly using top-down
30. (Legacy sketch) Model a key in context of an assembly
31. (Legacy sketch) Use Assembly Cut

13 Assessment: NX Basic Design 1 Topic

1. Assessment: NX Basic Design

Product Design Fundamentals (Current) 8  Chapters

You will learn to determine a modeling strategy, resolve any failures that arise, and use workflows for copying, patterning, and mirroring to complete a model.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Establish design intent 7 Topics

1. Establish design intent
2. Establish design intent
3. Create user defined expressions for a model
4. Reference parameters using design logic
5. Use conditional expressions
6. Knowledge Check: Establish design intent
7. Build a linkage bracket

3 Analyze the design and make changes 13 Topics

1. Analyze the design and make changes
2. Edit features and resolve failures
3. Edit features and resolve failures
4. Alter a sketch to complete model edits
5. Alter a sketch to complete model edits
6. Resolve parent references for a sketch
7. Resolve parent references for a sketch
8. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
9. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
10. Compare Revisions of a model
11. Create snapshots while editing features
12. Knowledge Check: Analyze the design and make changes
13. Adjust part geometry without any feature failures

4 Create parts with constant wall thickness 11 Topics

1. Create parts with constant wall thickness
2. Extrude with offsets
3. Extrude along a vector with draft
4. Extrude with offsets
5. Trim a solid to a surface
6. Trim a solid to a contoured surface
7. Create a shell
8. Create a shell and edit direction
9. Create a shell with alternate thickness
10. Knowledge Check: Create parts with constant wall thickness
11. Build a gasket

5 Sweep geometry 8 Topics

1. Sweep Geometry
2. Create sweep geometry using Sweep Along Guide and Tube
3. Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
4. Create a linkage using a tube
5. Using the Swept Volume command
6. Machine a keyway
7. Knowledge Check: Sweep geometry
8. Build a belt cover

6 Build parts with duplicated geometry 8 Topics

1. Building parts with duplicated geometry
2. Build parts with duplicated geometry
3. Pattern features to create a coupler
4. Pattern cooling fins using external references
5. Create circular face and feature patterns
6. Resize a circular pattern
7. Knowledge Check: Build parts with duplicated geometry
8. Complete the shut-off valve housing

7 Create symmetric models 6 Topics

1. Methods for creating symmetric models
2. Define symmetry within a sketch
3. Define symmetry within a sketch
4. Create and edit mirror features
5. Knowledge Check: Create symmetric models
6. Complete the ball joint model

8 Assessment: Product Design Fundamentals 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Product Design Fundamentals

Molded & Cast Part Design (Current) 7  Chapters

In this learning path, you will compare and contrast highly parametric vs. non-parametric modeling techniques.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Create molded parts 9 Topics

1. Create molded parts
2. Add draft from faces and edges
3. Add stiffening ribs to a model
4. Add stiffening ribs to a molded part
5. Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
6. Blend faces of a casting
7. Blend faces of a casting
8. Knowledge Check: Create molded parts
9. Complete the plastic-injection molded housing

3 Build basic parts using surfaces 9 Topics

1. Build basic parts using surfaces
2. Using splines and bounded planes
3. Start the hinge using a planar surface
4. Define a hinge wall using V-sweep
5. Define the hinge wall using V-sweep
6. Use Sew and Thicken
7. Complete the hinge using sew and thicken
8. Knowledge Check: Build basic parts using surfaces
9. Create a shade for a desk lamp

4 Build robust models 17 Topics

1. Build robust models
2. Define a template part
3. Define a template part
4. Create holes positioned on a bolt circle
5. Finding clones of faces
6. Design groups
7. Explore design groups
8. Create a design group to partition a model
9. Using fillets in a sketch profile
10. Begin a water bottle model
11. Add threads to a water bottle
12. Model text for a water bottle
13. Combine bodies using robust techniques
14. Define grip grooves for a bottle
15. Combine features to complete the bottle
16. Knowledge Check: Build robust models
17. Add part number text to the cover

5 Data translators 5 Topics

1. Data translators
2. Import a model using STEP
3. Import a model using STEP
4. Knowledge Check: Data translators
5. Import the bracket STEP data and correct the geometry

6 Edit non-parametric models 13 Topics

1. Edit non-parametric models​
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Replace faces in a reservoir
4. Delete face and offset region
5. Extract a copy of a model
6. Prepare a model by deleting faces
7. Offset cutout regions of a cell phone
8. Copy replace and mirror face
9. Reusing existing pivot boss geometry
10. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
11. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
12. Knowledge Check: Edit non-parametric models
13. Create a part using synchronous modeling

7 Assessment: Molded & Cast Part Design 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Molded & Cast Part Design

Loading and working with assemblies (Current) 6  Chapters

Most products are assemblies of multiple parts. In this learning path, you will learn how to add components to an assembly and edit them to fit properly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Manage assemblies 15 Topics

1. Reference Sets
2. Create and replace reference sets
3. Replacing and creating reference sets
4. Analyze existing assemblies​
5. Define part attributes and perform a clearance analysis
6. Check interferences and define attributes
7. Load assembly components using context controls
8. Manage assemblies
9. Create product outlines
10. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
11. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
12. Check model faces using Visual Reporting
13. Knowledge Check: Manage assemblies
14. Validate the desk lamp assembly
15. Analyze and revise the landing gear assembly

3 Configure an assembly 9 Topics

1. Configure an assembly ​
2. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
3. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
4. Use arrangements to replace fixtures
5. Use assembly joint and coupler constraints
6. Work with assembly joint constraints
7. Constrain a gear coupler
8. Knowledge Check: Configure an assembly
9. Create arrangements for a desk lamp

4 Create reusable components 18 Topics

1. Create reusable parts​
2. Create a part family
3. Define a part family for a clamp screw
4. Define reusable objects
5. Reuse a sketch as a feature
6. Find and add reusable objects to a model
7. Demo: Create and add reusable objects
8. Create and add reusable objects
9. Parameter tables
10. Using a parameter table to control a design
11. Create a reuse KRX file
12. Create your own Reuse KRX file
13. Define a deformable part
14. Define a wire clip as a deformable part
15. Remember assembly constraints
16. Remember assembly constraints
17. Knowledge Check: Create reusable components
18. Add a tension spring to a lamp assembly

5 View component interaction using sequencing 6 Topics

1. View component interaction using sequencing
2. Create a Sequence
3. Create a new sequence
4. Extract a sequence path
5. Extract a sequence path
6. Knowledge Check: View component interaction using sequencing

6 Assessment: Loading and working with assemblies 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Loading and working with assemblies

Design in Context of an Assembly (Current) 6  Chapters

In this learning path, you will learn to create associative links between parts in the context of an assembly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Top-down modeling 5 Topics

1. Top-down modeling
2. Start a design using the top-down assembly method
3. Create a fixture assembly using top-down
4. Model a key in context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Top-down modeling

3 Link geometry between related parts 18 Topics

1. Interpart modeling and Wave
2. WAVE Geometry Linker
3. Create gaskets using linked geometry
4. Create links automatically to define pockets
5. Create links automatically to define pockets
6. Mirrored Parts
7. Define a mirrored clamp using a fixed timestamp
8. Interpart linking tools​
9. Design a casting for a machined part
10. Control interpart update
11. Control interpart updates of a tooling assembly
12. Mirror Assembly
13. Mirror components of a trailer assembly
14. Promote Body
15. Promote bodies to complete a weldment
16. Use Assembly Cut
17. Knowledge Check: Link geometry between related parts
18. Complete the base cover

4 Create expression links between parts 4 Topics

1. Create expression links between parts
2. Interpart expressions
3. Link expression parameters between parts
4. Knowledge Check: Create expression links between parts

5 Revise assemblies 12 Topics

1. Revise Assemblies
2. Create a component revision using Save As
3. Create a component revision using Save As
4. Replace components of an assembly
5. Replace components of an assembly
6. Create a unique component
7. Make a unique control arm
8. Cloning assembly structures
9. Clone an existing assembly
10. Clone an existing assembly
11. Knowledge Check: Revise assemblies
12. Apply a revision to a lamp assembly

6 Assessment: Design in Context of an Assembly 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Design in Context of an Assembly

New Sketch (Current) 1  Chapter

Learn the typical workflow for using NX Sketch to design parts.

1 New Sketch 16 Topics

1. New Sketch Part 1
2. New Sketch Part 2
3. Create curves
4. Create and modify a sketch
5. Rotate drag mode
6. Using symmetry
7. Change design intent
8. Add dimensions and fully define a sketch
9. Create a fully defined sketch
10. Create a fully defined sketch
11. Create a sketch and add fixed curves
12. Create a sketch and edit
13. Create a symmetric sketch
14. Move curves of a fully defined sketch
15. Add expressions to dimensions
16. Using ignore relations

Render Basic 7  Chapters

This course will walk you step-by-step through the visualization process covering: Model Setup, Materials, Lights, Cameras, and Render Output.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Model Setup 8 Topics

1. Introduction
2. Importing a model
3. Identify and suppress variant geometry
4. Interrogating a model and performance
5. Interrogate a model
6. Studio Task Mode
7. Studio Task Mode
8. Model Setup Knowledge Check

3 Materials 9 Topics

1. How to apply materials
2. Apply a material
3. How to apply materials to the model
4. How to apply materials to the model
5. Editing a Material
6. Edit a material
7. Applying a decal
8. Applying a decal
9. Materials Knowledge Check

4 Lights 5 Topics

1. Using System Scenes
2. Use the HDR system
3. Inserting an HDRI
4. Inserting an HDRI
5. Lights Knowledge Check

5 Cameras 3 Topics

1. Positioning the Camera and Changing Settings
2. Positioning the Camera and Changing Settings
3. Cameras Knowledge Check

6 Render Output 3 Topics

1. Render Settings
2. Render Settings
3. Render Output Knowledge Check

7 Assessment: Render Basic 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Render Basic

NX Basic Design - 1980 13  Chapters

In this learning path, you will explore methods for developing and editing basic solid models, assembly models, and drawings.

1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. NX Basic Design Intro

2 NX User Interface - 1980 8 Topics

1. NX User Interface
2. Getting started in NX
3. Getting started in NX
4. Create a part and start to work in NX
5. Create a part and start to work in NX
6. Create new part files
7. Open, save, and close existing part files
8. Knowledge Check: NX User Interface

3 Create a basic part - 1980 9 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. Extruding simple shapes​
3. Creating a simple part
4. Extruding a simple sketch section
5. Creating a part using simple shapes
6. Modify sketch curves
7. Trim curves to create a snap ring
8. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part
9. Complete the input shaft model

4 Organize and display part models - 1980 7 Topics

1. Visibility and display of objects
2. Change the view display
3. Change the view display
4. Selection and organizing of objects
5. Create a Feature Group
6. Organize the cap model
7. Knowledge Check: Organize and display part models

5 Create cylindrical parts using sketches - 1980 18 Topics

1. Create cylindrical parts using sketches
2. Define a sketch profile
3. Define a sketch profile
4. Create sketch relations
5. Add geometric relations to a profile
6. Add geometric relations to a profile
7. Create sketch dimensions​
8. Add dimensions to a profile
9. Add dimensions to a profile
10. Edit sketch relations
11. Sketch a bolt circle
12. Revolve a sketch profile
13. Using datums to define the angle of a boss
14. Revolve a sketch profile
15. Create datums for a sketch
16. Use datums to define the angle of a boss
17. Revolve and extrude using booleans
18. Knowledge Check: Create cylindrical parts using sketches

6 Add Finishing Details - 1980 9 Topics

1. Add Finishing details
2. Add Finishing details
3. Add holes to a coupler
4. Blend and chamfer edges of the coupler
5. Defining holes for a mount arm
6. Create threads
7. Knowledge Check: Add Finishing Details
8. Complete the support mounting block
9. Complete the milling support bracket model

7 Simple changes and part interrogation - 1980 9 Topics

1. Simple changes and part interrogation
2. Using the Model History
3. Reorder rename and remove features
4. Reorder features of an oil pan
5. Identify sketch parameters and Expressions
6. Measure Model Features
7. Analyze the structure of an existing part
8. Knowledge Check: Simple changes and part interrogation
9. Simple Changes and Part Interrogation

8 Basic part edits using synchronous - 1980 6 Topics

1. Basic part edits using synchronous
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Move faces using three points
4. Resize Blends and Chamfers
5. Resize blend and chamfer faces
6. Knowledge Check: Basic part edits using synchronous

9 Analyze existing assemblies - 1980 7 Topics

1. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 1
2. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 2
3. Minimally load a large assembly
4. Minimal loading of a large assembly
5. Open an assembly and edit assembly components
6. Work in the context of an assembly
7. Knowledge Check: Analyze existing assemblies

10 Bottom-up assembly building - 1980 16 Topics

1. Bottom-up assembly building
2. Assemble
3. Define a simple assembly using Assemble
4. Create an assembly using the bottom-up approach
5. Create a bearing mount assembly
6. Constrain an assembly
7. Constrain a bearing mount assembly
8. Constrain a spray pump assembly
9. Part families and assemblies
10. Build an assembly using part family members
11. Add part family members to build a clamp
12. Create a pattern of components
13. Pattern shelf components
14. Reference a patterned feature to pattern fasteners
15. Knowledge Check: Bottom-up assembly building
16. Create and constrain a new assembly

11 Create a basic part drawing - 1980 12 Topics

1. Create a new drawing
2. Create a new non-master drawing
3. Edit the parameters of a master model
4. Create a new non-master drawing
5. Open and edit drawing sheets
6. Create drafting views and annotations
7. Add views to a drawing
8. Add views to a drawing
9. Add dimensions to a drawing
10. Add dimensions to a drawing
11. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part drawing
12. Thank you for Watching NX Basic Design

12 Using legacy sketch with NX 1980 - 1980 31 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. (Legacy sketch) Extruding a simple sketch section
3. (Legacy sketch) Creating a part using simple shapes
4. (Legacy sketch) Trim curves to create a snap ring
5. Create cylindrical parts using sketch
6. (Legacy sketch) Define a sketch profile
7. Create sketch constraints
8. (Legacy sketch) Add geometric constraints to a profile
9. Create sketch dimensions
10. (Legacy sketch) Add dimensional constraints to a profile
11. (Legacy sketch) Constrain a sketch using reference objects
12. Adding details using sketch
13. (Legacy sketch) Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
14. (Legacy sketch) Define symmetry within a sketch
15. Analyze a design
16. (Legacy sketch) Alter a sketch to complete model edits
17. (Legacy sketch) Resolve parent references for a sketch
18. (Legacy sketch) Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
19. (Legacy sketch) Revolve a sketch profile
20. (Legacy sketch) Create datums for a sketch
21. (Legacy sketch) Use datums to define the angle of a boss
22. (Legacy sketch) Add holes to a coupler
23. (Legacy sketch) Create user defined expressions for a model
24. (Legacy sketch) Extrude with offsets
25. (Legacy sketch) Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
26. (Legacy sketch) Create a linkage using a tube
27. (Legacy sketch) Pattern cooling fins using external references
28. (Legacy sketch) Edit features and resolve failures
29. (Legacy sketch) Create a fixture assembly using top-down
30. (Legacy sketch) Model a key in context of an assembly
31. (Legacy sketch) Use Assembly Cut

13 Assessment: NX Basic Design - 1980 1 Topic

1. Assessment: NX Basic Design

Product Design Fundamentals - 1980 8  Chapters

You will learn to determine a modeling strategy, resolve any failures that arise, and use workflows for copying, patterning, and mirroring to complete a model.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Establish design intent - 1980 7 Topics

1. Establish design intent
2. Establish design intent
3. Create user defined expressions for a model
4. Reference parameters using design logic
5. Use conditional expressions
6. Knowledge Check: Establish design intent
7. Build a linkage bracket

3 Analyze the design and make changes - 1980 13 Topics

1. Analyze the design and make changes
2. Edit features and resolve failures
3. Edit features and resolve failures
4. Alter a sketch to complete model edits
5. Alter a sketch to complete model edits
6. Resolve parent references for a sketch
7. Resolve parent references for a sketch
8. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
9. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
10. Compare Revisions of a model
11. Create snapshots while editing features
12. Knowledge Check: Analyze the design and make changes
13. Adjust part geometry without any feature failures

4 Create parts with constant wall thickness - 1980 11 Topics

1. Create parts with constant wall thickness
2. Extrude with offsets
3. Extrude along a vector with draft
4. Extrude with offsets
5. Trim a solid to a surface
6. Trim a solid to a contoured surface
7. Create a shell
8. Create a shell and edit direction
9. Create a shell with alternate thickness
10. Knowledge Check: Create parts with constant wall thickness
11. Build a gasket

5 Sweep geometry - 1980 8 Topics

1. Sweep Geometry
2. Create sweep geometry using Sweep Along Guide and Tube
3. Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
4. Create a linkage using a tube
5. Using the Swept Volume command
6. Machine a keyway
7. Knowledge Check: Sweep geometry
8. Build a belt cover

6 Build parts with duplicated geometry - 1980 8 Topics

1. Building parts with duplicated geometry
2. Build parts with duplicated geometry
3. Pattern features to create a coupler
4. Pattern cooling fins using external references
5. Create circular face and feature patterns
6. Resize a circular pattern
7. Knowledge Check: Build parts with duplicated geometry
8. Complete the shut-off valve housing

7 Create symmetric models - 1980 6 Topics

1. Methods for creating symmetric models
2. Define symmetry within a sketch
3. Define symmetry within a sketch
4. Create and edit mirror features
5. Knowledge Check: Create symmetric models
6. Complete the ball joint model

8 Assessment: Product Design Fundamentals - 1980 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Product Design Fundamentals

Molded & Cast Part Design - 1980 7  Chapters

In this learning path, you will compare and contrast highly parametric vs. non-parametric modeling techniques.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Create molded parts - 1980 9 Topics

1. Create molded parts
2. Add draft from faces and edges
3. Add stiffening ribs to a model
4. Add stiffening ribs to a molded part
5. Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
6. Blend faces of a casting
7. Blend faces of a casting
8. Knowledge Check: Create molded parts
9. Complete the plastic-injection molded housing

3 Build basic parts using surfaces - 1980 9 Topics

1. Build basic parts using surfaces
2. Using splines and bounded planes
3. Start the hinge using a planar surface
4. Define a hinge wall using V-sweep
5. Define the hinge wall using V-sweep
6. Use Sew and Thicken
7. Complete the hinge using sew and thicken
8. Knowledge Check: Build basic parts using surfaces
9. Create a shade for a desk lamp

4 Build robust models - 1980 16 Topics

1. Build robust models
2. Define a template part
3. Define a template part
4. Create holes positioned on a bolt circle
5. Design groups
6. Explore design groups
7. Create a design group to partition a model
8. Using fillets in a sketch profile
9. Begin a water bottle model
10. Add threads to a water bottle
11. Model text for a water bottle
12. Combine bodies using robust techniques
13. Define grip grooves for a bottle
14. Combine features to complete the bottle
15. Knowledge Check: Build robust models
16. Add part number text to the cover

5 Data translators - 1980 5 Topics

1. Data translators
2. Import a model using STEP
3. Import a model using STEP
4. Knowledge Check: Data translators
5. Import the bracket STEP data and correct the geometry

6 Edit non-parametric models - 1980 13 Topics

1. Edit non-parametric models​
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Replace faces in a reservoir
4. Delete face and offset region
5. Extract a copy of a model
6. Prepare a model by deleting faces
7. Offset cutout regions of a cell phone
8. Copy replace and mirror face
9. Reusing existing pivot boss geometry
10. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
11. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
12. Knowledge Check: Edit non-parametric models
13. Create a part using synchronous modeling

7 Assessment: Molded & Cast Part Design - 1980 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Molded & Cast Part Design

Loading and working with assemblies - 1980 6  Chapters

Most products are assemblies of multiple parts. In this learning path, you will learn how to add components to an assembly and edit them to fit properly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Manage assemblies - 1980 15 Topics

1. Reference Sets
2. Create and replace reference sets
3. Replacing and creating reference sets
4. Analyze existing assemblies​
5. Define part attributes and perform a clearance analysis
6. Check interferences and define attributes
7. Load assembly components using context controls
8. Manage assemblies
9. Create product outlines
10. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
11. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
12. Check model faces using Visual Reporting
13. Knowledge Check: Manage assemblies
14. Validate the desk lamp assembly
15. Analyze and revise the landing gear assembly

3 Configure an assembly - 1980 9 Topics

1. Configure an assembly ​
2. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
3. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
4. Use arrangements to replace fixtures
5. Use assembly joint and coupler constraints
6. Work with assembly joint constraints
7. Constrain a gear coupler
8. Knowledge Check: Configure an assembly
9. Create arrangements for a desk lamp

4 Create reusable components - 1980 18 Topics

1. Create reusable parts​
2. Create a part family
3. Define a part family for a clamp screw
4. Define reusable objects
5. Reuse a sketch as a feature
6. Find and add reusable objects to a model
7. Demo: Create and add reusable objects
8. Create and add reusable objects
9. Parameter tables
10. Using a parameter table to control a design
11. Create a reuse KRX file
12. Create your own Reuse KRX file
13. Define a deformable part
14. Define a wire clip as a deformable part
15. Remember assembly constraints
16. Remember assembly constraints
17. Knowledge Check: Create reusable components
18. Add a tension spring to a lamp assembly

5 View component interaction using sequencing - 1980 6 Topics

1. View component interaction using sequencing
2. Create a Sequence
3. Create a new sequence
4. Extract a sequence path
5. Extract a sequence path
6. Knowledge Check: View component interaction using sequencing

6 Assessment: Loading and working with assemblies - 1980 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Loading and working with assemblies

Design in Context of an Assembly - 1980 6  Chapters

In this learning path, you will learn to create associative links between parts in the context of an assembly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Top-down modeling - 1980 5 Topics

1. Top-down modeling
2. Start a design using the top-down assembly method
3. Create a fixture assembly using top-down
4. Model a key in context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Top-down modeling

3 Link geometry between related parts - 1980 18 Topics

1. Interpart modeling and Wave
2. WAVE Geometry Linker
3. Create gaskets using linked geometry
4. Create links automatically to define pockets
5. Create links automatically to define pockets
6. Mirrored Parts
7. Define a mirrored clamp using a fixed timestamp
8. Interpart linking tools​
9. Design a casting for a machined part
10. Control interpart update
11. Control interpart updates of a tooling assembly
12. Mirror Assembly
13. Mirror components of a trailer assembly
14. Promote Body
15. Promote bodies to complete a weldment
16. Use Assembly Cut
17. Knowledge Check: Link geometry between related parts
18. Complete the base cover

4 Create expression links between parts - 1980 4 Topics

1. Create expression links between parts
2. Interpart expressions
3. Link expression parameters between parts
4. Knowledge Check: Create expression links between parts

5 Revise assemblies - 1980 12 Topics

1. Revise Assemblies
2. Create a component revision using Save As
3. Create a component revision using Save As
4. Replace components of an assembly
5. Replace components of an assembly
6. Create a unique component
7. Make a unique control arm
8. Cloning assembly structures
9. Clone an existing assembly
10. Clone an existing assembly
11. Knowledge Check: Revise assemblies
12. Apply a revision to a lamp assembly

6 Assessment: Design in Context of an Assembly - 1980 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Design in Context of an Assembly

New Sketch - 1980 1  Chapter

Learn the typical workflow for using NX Sketch to design parts.

1 New Sketch - 1980 16 Topics

1. New Sketch Part 1
2. New Sketch Part 2
3. Create curves
4. Create and modify a sketch
5. Rotate drag mode
6. Using symmetry
7. Change design intent
8. Add dimensions and fully define a sketch
9. Create a fully defined sketch
10. Create a fully defined sketch
11. Create a sketch and add fixed curves
12. Create a sketch and edit
13. Create a symmetric sketch
14. Move curves of a fully defined sketch
15. Add expressions to dimensions
16. Using ignore relations

NX Basic Design - 1953 12  Chapters

In this learning path, you will explore methods for developing and editing basic solid models, assembly models, and drawings.

1 Learning Experience Overview 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. NX Basic Design Intro

2 NX User Interface - 1953 8 Topics

1. NX User Interface
2. Getting started in NX
3. Getting started in NX
4. Create a part and start to work in NX
5. Create a part and start to work in NX
6. Create new part files
7. Open, save, and close existing part files
8. Knowledge Check: NX User Interface

3 Create a basic part - 1953 9 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. Extruding simple shapes​
3. Creating a simple part
4. Extruding a simple sketch section
5. Creating a part using simple shapes
6. Modify sketch curves
7. Trim curves to create a snap ring
8. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part
9. Complete the input shaft model

4 Organize and display part models - 1953 7 Topics

1. Visibility and display of objects
2. Change the view display
3. Change the view display
4. Selection and organizing of objects
5. Create a Feature Group
6. Organize the cap model
7. Knowledge Check: Organize and display part models

5 Create cylindrical parts using sketches - 1953 19 Topics

1. Create cylindrical parts using sketches
2. Define a sketch profile
3. Define a sketch profile
4. Create sketch relations
5. Add geometric relations to a profile
6. Add geometric relations to a profile
7. Create sketch dimensions​
8. Add dimensions to a profile
9. Add dimensions to a profile
10. Edit sketch relations
11. Sketch a bolt circle
12. Revolve a sketch profile
13. Using datums to define the angle of a boss
14. Revolve a sketch profile
15. Create datums for a sketch
16. Use datums to define the angle of a boss
17. Revolve and extrude using booleans
18. Knowledge Check: Create cylindrical parts using sketches
19. Complete the milling support bracket model

6 Add Finishing Details - 1953 8 Topics

1. Add Finishing details
2. Add Finishing details
3. Add holes to a coupler
4. Blend and chamfer edges of the coupler
5. Defining holes for a mount arm
6. Create threads
7. Knowledge Check: Add Finishing Details
8. Complete the support mounting block

7 Simple changes and part interrogation - 1953 9 Topics

1. Simple changes and part interrogation
2. Using the Model History
3. Reorder rename and remove features
4. Reorder features of an oil pan
5. Identify sketch parameters and Expressions
6. Measure Model Features
7. Analyze the structure of an existing part
8. Knowledge Check: Simple changes and part interrogation
9. Simple Changes and Part Interrogation

8 Basic part edits using synchronous - 1953 6 Topics

1. Basic part edits using synchronous
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Move faces using three points
4. Resize Blends and Chamfers
5. Resize blend and chamfer faces
6. Knowledge Check: Basic part edits using synchronous

9 Analyze existing assemblies - 1953 7 Topics

1. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 1
2. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 2
3. Minimally load a large assembly
4. Minimal loading of a large assembly
5. Open an assembly and edit assembly components
6. Work in the context of an assembly
7. Knowledge Check: Analyze existing assemblies

10 Bottom-up assembly building - 1953 14 Topics

1. Bottom-up assembly building
2. Create an assembly using the bottom-up approach
3. Create a bearing mount assembly
4. Constrain an assembly
5. Constrain a bearing mount assembly
6. Constrain a spray pump assembly
7. Part families and assemblies
8. Build an assembly using part family members
9. Add part family members to build a clamp
10. Create a pattern of components
11. Pattern shelf components
12. Reference a patterned feature to pattern fasteners
13. Knowledge Check: Bottom-up assembly building
14. Create and constrain a new assembly

11 Create a basic part drawing - 1953 12 Topics

1. Create a new drawing
2. Create a new non-master drawing
3. Edit the parameters of a master model
4. Create a new non-master drawing
5. Open and edit drawing sheets
6. Create drafting views and annotations
7. Add views to a drawing
8. Add views to a drawing
9. Add dimensions to a drawing
10. Add dimensions to a drawing
11. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part drawing
12. Thank you for Watching NX Basic Design

12 Using legacy sketch with NX 1953 31 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. (Legacy sketch) Extruding a simple sketch section
3. (Legacy sketch) Creating a part using simple shapes
4. (Legacy sketch) Trim curves to create a snap ring
5. Create cylindrical parts using sketch
6. (Legacy sketch) Define a sketch profile
7. Create sketch constraints
8. (Legacy sketch) Add geometric constraints to a profile
9. Create sketch dimensions
10. (Legacy sketch) Add dimensional constraints to a profile
11. (Legacy sketch) Constrain a sketch using reference objects
12. Adding details using sketch
13. (Legacy sketch) Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
14. (Legacy sketch) Define symmetry within a sketch
15. Analyze a design
16. (Legacy sketch) Alter a sketch to complete model edits
17. (Legacy sketch) Resolve parent references for a sketch
18. (Legacy sketch) Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
19. (Legacy sketch) Revolve a sketch profile
20. (Legacy sketch) Create datums for a sketch
21. (Legacy sketch) Use datums to define the angle of a boss
22. (Legacy sketch) Add holes to a coupler
23. (Legacy sketch) Create user defined expressions for a model
24. (Legacy sketch) Extrude with offsets
25. (Legacy sketch) Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
26. (Legacy sketch) Create a linkage using a tube
27. (Legacy sketch) Pattern cooling fins using external references
28. (Legacy sketch) Edit features and resolve failures
29. (Legacy sketch) Create a fixture assembly using top-down
30. (Legacy sketch) Model a key in context of an assembly
31. (Legacy sketch) Use Assembly Cut

Product Design Fundamentals - 1953 6  Chapters

You will learn to determine a modeling strategy, resolve any failures that arise, and use workflows for copying, patterning, and mirroring to complete a model.

1 Establish design intent - 1953 7 Topics

1. Establish design intent
2. Establish design intent
3. Create user defined expressions for a model
4. Reference parameters using design logic
5. Use conditional expressions
6. Knowledge Check: Establish design intent
7. Build a linkage bracket

2 Analyze the design and make changes - 1953 13 Topics

1. Analyze the design and make changes
2. Edit features and resolve failures
3. Edit features and resolve failures
4. Alter a sketch to complete model edits
5. Alter a sketch to complete model edits
6. Resolve parent references for a sketch
7. Resolve parent references for a sketch
8. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
9. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
10. Compare Revisions of a model
11. Create snapshots while editing features
12. Knowledge Check: Analyze the design and make changes
13. Adjust part geometry without any feature failures

3 Create parts with constant wall thickness - 1953 11 Topics

1. Create parts with constant wall thickness
2. Extrude with offsets
3. Extrude along a vector with draft
4. Extrude with offsets
5. Trim a solid to a surface
6. Trim a solid to a contoured surface
7. Create a shell
8. Create a shell and edit direction
9. Create a shell with alternate thickness
10. Knowledge Check: Create parts with constant wall thickness
11. Build a gasket

4 Sweep geometry - 1953 8 Topics

1. Sweep Geometry
2. Create sweep geometry using Sweep Along Guide and Tube
3. Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
4. Create a linkage using a tube
5. Using the Swept Volume command
6. Machine a keyway
7. Knowledge Check: Sweep geometry
8. Build a belt cover

5 Build parts with duplicated geometry - 1953 8 Topics

1. Building parts with duplicated geometry
2. Build parts with duplicated geometry
3. Pattern features to create a coupler
4. Pattern cooling fins using external references
5. Create circular face and feature patterns
6. Resize a circular pattern
7. Knowledge Check: Build parts with duplicated geometry
8. Complete the shut-off valve housing

6 Create symmetric models - 1953 6 Topics

1. Methods for creating symmetric models
2. Define symmetry within a sketch
3. Define symmetry within a sketch
4. Create and edit mirror features
5. Knowledge Check: Create symmetric models
6. Complete the ball joint model

Molded & Cast Part Design - 1953 6  Chapters

In this learning path, you will compare and contrast highly parametric vs. non-parametric modeling techniques.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Create molded parts - 1953 9 Topics

1. Create molded parts
2. Add draft from faces and edges
3. Add stiffening ribs to a model
4. Add stiffening ribs to a molded part
5. Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
6. Blend faces of a casting
7. Blend faces of a casting
8. Knowledge Check: Create molded parts
9. Complete the plastic-injection molded housing

3 Build basic parts using surfaces - 1953 9 Topics

1. Build basic parts using surfaces
2. Using splines and bounded planes
3. Start the hinge using a planar surface
4. Define a hinge wall using V-sweep
5. Define the hinge wall using V-sweep
6. Use Sew and Thicken
7. Complete the hinge using sew and thicken
8. Knowledge Check: Build basic parts using surfaces
9. Create a shade for a desk lamp

4 Build robust models - 1953 16 Topics

1. Build robust models
2. Define a template part
3. Define a template part
4. Create holes positioned on a bolt circle
5. Design groups
6. Explore design groups
7. Create a design group to partition a model
8. Using fillets in a sketch profile
9. Begin a water bottle model
10. Add threads to a water bottle
11. Model text for a water bottle
12. Combine bodies using robust techniques
13. Define grip grooves for a bottle
14. Combine features to complete the bottle
15. Knowledge Check: Build robust models
16. Add part number text to the cover

5 Data translators - 1953 5 Topics

1. Data translators
2. Import a model using STEP
3. Import a model using STEP
4. Knowledge Check: Data translators
5. Import the bracket STEP data and correct the geometry

6 Edit non-parametric models - 1953 13 Topics

1. Edit non-parametric models​
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Replace faces in a reservoir
4. Delete face and offset region
5. Extract a copy of a model
6. Prepare a model by deleting faces
7. Offset cutout regions of a cell phone
8. Copy replace and mirror face
9. Reusing existing pivot boss geometry
10. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
11. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
12. Knowledge Check: Edit non-parametric models
13. Create a part using synchronous modeling

Loading and working with assemblies - 1953 5  Chapters

Most products are assemblies of multiple parts. In this learning path, you will learn how to add components to an assembly and edit them to fit properly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Manage assemblies - 1953 15 Topics

1. Reference Sets
2. Create and replace reference sets
3. Replacing and creating reference sets
4. Analyze existing assemblies​
5. Define part attributes and perform a clearance analysis
6. Check interferences and define attributes
7. Load assembly components using context controls
8. Manage assemblies
9. Create product outlines
10. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
11. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
12. Check model faces using Visual Reporting
13. Knowledge Check: Manage assemblies
14. Validate the desk lamp assembly
15. Analyze and revise the landing gear assembly

3 Configure an assembly - 1953 9 Topics

1. Configure an assembly ​
2. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
3. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
4. Use arrangements to replace fixtures
5. Use assembly joint and coupler constraints
6. Work with assembly joint constraints
7. Constrain a gear coupler
8. Knowledge Check: Configure an assembly
9. Create arrangements for a desk lamp

4 Create reusable components - 1953 16 Topics

1. Create reusable parts​
2. Create a part family
3. Define a part family for a clamp screw
4. Define reusable objects
5. Reuse a sketch as a feature
6. Find and add reusable objects to a model
7. Parameter tables
8. Using a parameter table to control a design
9. Create a reuse KRX file
10. Create your own Reuse KRX file
11. Define a deformable part
12. Define a wire clip as a deformable part
13. Remember assembly constraints
14. Remember assembly constraints
15. Knowledge Check: Create reusable components
16. Add a tension spring to a lamp assembly

5 View component interaction using sequencing - 1953 6 Topics

1. View component interaction using sequencing
2. Create a Sequence
3. Create a new sequence
4. Extract a sequence path
5. Extract a sequence path
6. Knowledge Check: View component interaction using sequencing

Design in Context of an Assembly - 1953 5  Chapters

In this learning path, you will learn to create associative links between parts in the context of an assembly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Top-down modeling - 1953 5 Topics

1. Top-down modeling
2. Start a design using the top-down assembly method
3. Create a fixture assembly using top-down
4. Model a key in context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Top-down modeling

3 Link geometry between related parts - 1953 18 Topics

1. Interpart modeling and Wave
2. WAVE Geometry Linker
3. Create gaskets using linked geometry
4. Create links automatically to define pockets
5. Create links automatically to define pockets
6. Mirrored Parts
7. Define a mirrored clamp using a fixed timestamp
8. Interpart linking tools​
9. Design a casting for a machined part
10. Control interpart update
11. Control interpart updates of a tooling assembly
12. Mirror Assembly
13. Mirror components of a trailer assembly
14. Promote Body
15. Promote bodies to complete a weldment
16. Use Assembly Cut
17. Knowledge Check: Link geometry between related parts
18. Complete the base cover

4 Create expression links between parts - 1953 4 Topics

1. Create expression links between parts
2. Interpart expressions
3. Link expression parameters between parts
4. Knowledge Check: Create expression links between parts

5 Revise assemblies - 1953 12 Topics

1. Revise Assemblies
2. Create a component revision using Save As
3. Create a component revision using Save As
4. Replace components of an assembly
5. Replace components of an assembly
6. Create a unique component
7. Make a unique control arm
8. Cloning assembly structures
9. Clone an existing assembly
10. Clone an existing assembly
11. Knowledge Check: Revise assemblies
12. Apply a revision to a lamp assembly

NX Basic Design - 1926 10  Chapters

In this learning path, you will explore methods for developing and editing basic solid models, assembly models, and drawings.

1 NX User Interface - 1926 9 Topics

1. Welcome to NX Basic Design
2. NX User Interface
3. Getting started in NX
4. Getting started in NX
5. Create a part and start to work in NX
6. Create a part and start to work in NX
7. Create new part files
8. Open, save, and close existing part files
9. Knowledge Check: NX User Interface

2 Create a basic part - 1926 9 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. Extruding simple shapes​
3. Creating a simple part
4. Extruding a simple sketch section
5. Creating a part using simple shapes
6. Modify sketch curves
7. Trim curves to create a snap ring
8. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part
9. Complete the input shaft model

3 Organize and display part models - 1926 7 Topics

1. Visibility and display of objects
2. Change the view display
3. Change the view display
4. Selection and organizing of objects
5. Create a Feature Group
6. Organize the cap model
7. Knowledge Check: Organize and display part models

4 Create cylindrical parts using sketches - 1926 18 Topics

1. Create cylindrical parts using sketches
2. Define a sketch for a cylinder using sketch profile
3. Define a sketch profile
4. Create sketch constraints
5. Add geometric constraints to a profile
6. Add geometric constraints to a profile
7. Create sketch dimensions​
8. Add dimensional constraints to a profile
9. Add dimensional constraints to a profile
10. Constrain a sketch using reference objects
11. Revolve a sketch profile
12. Revolve a sketch profile and use datum planes
13. Revolve a sketch profile
14. Create datums for a sketch
15. Use datums to define the angle of a boss
16. Revolve and extrude using booleans
17. Knowledge Check: Create cylindrical parts using sketches
18. Complete the milling support bracket model

5 Add Finishing Details - 1926 6 Topics

1. Add Finishing details
2. Add Finishing details
3. Add holes to a coupler
4. Blend and chamfer edges of the coupler
5. Knowledge Check: Add Finishing Details
6. Complete the support mounting block

6 Simple changes and part interrogation - 1926 9 Topics

1. Simple changes and part interrogation
2. Using the Model History
3. Reorder rename and remove features
4. Reorder features of an oil pan
5. Identify sketch parameters and Expressions
6. Measure Model Features
7. Analyze the structure of an existing part
8. Knowledge Check: Simple changes and part interrogation
9. Simple Changes and Part Interrogation

7 Basic part edits using synchronous - 1926 6 Topics

1. Basic part edits using synchronous
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Move faces using three points
4. Resize Blends and Chamfers
5. Resize blend and chamfer faces
6. Knowledge Check: Basic part edits using synchronous

8 Analyze existing assemblies - 1926 5 Topics

1. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 1
2. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 2
3. Open an assembly and edit assembly components
4. Work in the context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Analyze existing assemblies

9 Bottom-up assembly building - 1926 14 Topics

1. Bottom-up assembly building
2. Create an assembly using the bottom-up approach
3. Create a bearing mount assembly
4. Constrain an assembly
5. Constrain a bearing mount assembly
6. Constrain a spray pump assembly
7. Part families and assemblies
8. Build an assembly using part family members
9. Add part family members to build a clamp
10. Create a pattern of components
11. Pattern shelf components
12. Reference a patterned feature to pattern fasteners
13. Knowledge Check: Bottom-up assembly building
14. Create and constrain a new assembly

10 Create a basic part drawing - 1926 12 Topics

1. Create a new drawing
2. Create a new non-master drawing
3. Edit the parameters of a master model
4. Create a new non-master drawing
5. Open and edit drawing sheets
6. Create drafting views and annotations
7. Add views to a drawing
8. Add views to a drawing
9. Add dimensions to a drawing
10. Add dimensions to a drawing
11. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part drawing
12. Thank you for Watching NX Basic Design

Product Design Fundamentals - 1926 6  Chapters

You will learn to determine a modeling strategy, resolve any failures that arise, and use workflows for copying, patterning, and mirroring to complete a model.

1 Establish design intent - 1926 7 Topics

1. Establish design intent
2. Establish design intent demo
3. Create user defined expressions for a model
4. Reference parameters using design logic
5. Use conditional expressions
6. Knowledge Check: Establish design intent
7. Build a linkage bracket

2 Analyze the design and make changes - 1926 14 Topics

1. Analyze the design and make changes
2. Edit features and resolve failures
3. Edit features and resolve failures
4. Alter a Sketch to Complete Model Edits
5. Alter a sketch to complete model edits
6. Resolve parent references for a sketch
7. Resolve parent references for a sketch
8. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
9. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
10. Compare Revisions of a Model
11. Compare Revisions of a model
12. Create snapshots while editing features
13. Knowledge Check: Analyze the design and make changes
14. Adjust part geometry without any feature failures

3 Create parts with constant wall thickness - 1926 11 Topics

1. Create parts with constant wall thickness
2. Use extrude with draft and offsets
3. Extrude along a vector with draft
4. Extrude with offsets
5. Trim a solid to a surface
6. Trim a solid to a contoured surface
7. Create a shell
8. Create a shell and edit direction
9. Create a shell with alternate thickness
10. Knowledge Check: Create parts with constant wall thickness
11. Build a gasket

4 Sweep geometry - 1926 8 Topics

1. Sweep Geometry
2. Create sweep geometry using Sweep Along Guide and Tube
3. Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
4. Create a linkage using a tube
5. Using the Swept Volume command
6. Machine a keyway
7. Knowledge Check: Sweep geometry
8. Build a belt cover

5 Build parts with duplicated geometry - 1926 7 Topics

1. Building parts with duplicated geometry
2. Build parts with duplicated geometry
3. Pattern features to create a coupler
4. Pattern cooling fins using external references
5. Create circular face and feature patterns
6. Knowledge Check: Build parts with duplicated geometry
7. Complete the shut-off valve housing

6 Create symmetric models - 1926 6 Topics

1. Methods for creating symmetric models
2. Create symmetric models
3. Define symmetry within a sketch
4. Create and edit mirror features
5. Knowledge Check: Create symmetric models
6. Complete the ball joint model

Molded & Cast Part Design - 1926 6  Chapters

In this learning path, you will compare and contrast highly parametric vs. non-parametric modeling techniques.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Create molded parts - 1926 9 Topics

1. Create molded parts
2. Add draft from faces and edges
3. Add stiffening ribs to a model
4. Add stiffening ribs to a molded part
5. Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
6. Blend faces of a casting
7. Blend faces of a casting
8. Knowledge Check: Create molded parts
9. Complete the plastic-injection molded housing

3 Build basic parts using surfaces - 1926 9 Topics

1. Build basic parts using surfaces
2. Using splines and bounded planes
3. Start the hinge using a planar surface
4. Use Sketch on Path and Variational Sweep
5. Define the hinge wall using V-sweep
6. Use Sew and Thicken
7. Complete the hinge using sew and thicken
8. Knowledge Check: Build basic parts using surfaces
9. Create a shade for a desk lamp

4 Build robust models - 1926 15 Topics

1. Build robust models
2. Define a template part
3. Define a template part
4. Create holes positioned on a bolt circle
5. Design groups
6. Using fillets in a sketch profile
7. Begin a water bottle model
8. Modeling custom threads​
9. Add threads to a water bottle
10. Model text for a water bottle
11. Combine bodies using robust techniques
12. Define grip grooves for a bottle
13. Combine features to complete the bottle
14. Knowledge Check: Build robust models
15. Add part number text to the cover

5 Data translators - 1926 5 Topics

1. Data translators
2. Import a Model using STEP​
3. Import a model using STEP
4. Knowledge Check: Data translators
5. Import the bracket STEP data and correct the geometry

6 Edit non-parametric models - 1926 13 Topics

1. Edit non-parametric models​
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Replace faces in a reservoir
4. Delete face and offset region
5. Extract a copy of a model
6. Prepare a model by deleting faces
7. Offset cutout regions of a cell phone
8. Copy replace and mirror face
9. Reusing existing pivot boss geometry
10. Modify an unparameterized Mmodel using a sketch
11. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
12. Knowledge Check: Edit non-parametric models
13. Create a part using synchronous modeling

Loading and working with assemblies - 1926 5  Chapters

Most products are assemblies of multiple parts. In this learning path, you will learn how to add components to an assembly and edit them to fit properly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Manage assemblies - 1926 15 Topics

1. Reference Sets
2. Create and replace reference sets
3. Replacing and creating reference sets
4. Analyze existing assemblies​
5. Define part attributes and perform a clearance analysis
6. Check interferences and define attributes
7. Load assembly components using context controls
8. Manage assemblies
9. Create product outlines
10. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
11. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
12. Check model faces using Visual Reporting
13. Knowledge Check: Manage assemblies
14. Validate the desk lamp assembly
15. Analyze and revise the landing gear assembly

3 Configure an assembly - 1926 9 Topics

1. Configure an assembly ​
2. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
3. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
4. Use arrangements to replace fixtures
5. Use assembly joint and coupler constraints
6. Work with assembly joint constraints
7. Constrain a gear coupler
8. Knowledge Check: Configure an assembly
9. Create arrangements for a desk lamp

4 Create reusable components - 1926 16 Topics

1. Create reusable parts​
2. Create a part family
3. Define a part family for a clamp screw
4. Define reusable objects
5. Reuse a sketch as a feature
6. Find and add reusable objects to a model
7. Parameter tables
8. Using a parameter table to control a design
9. Create a reuse KRX file
10. Create your own Reuse KRX file
11. Define a deformable part
12. Define a wire clip as a deformable part
13. Remember assembly constraints
14. Remember assembly constraints
15. Knowledge Check: Create reusable components
16. Add a tension spring to a lamp assembly

5 View component interaction using sequencing - 1926 6 Topics

1. View component interaction using sequencing
2. Create a Sequence
3. Create a new sequence
4. Extract a sequence path
5. Extract a sequence path
6. Knowledge Check: View component interaction using sequencing

Design in Context of an Assembly - 1926 5  Chapters

In this learning path, you will learn to create associative links between parts in the context of an assembly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Top-down modeling - 1926 5 Topics

1. Top-down modeling
2. Start a design using the top-down assembly method
3. Create a fixture assembly using top-down
4. Model a key in context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Top-down modeling

3 Link geometry between related parts - 1926 18 Topics

1. Interpart modeling and Wave
2. WAVE Geometry Linker
3. Create gaskets using linked geometry
4. Create links automatically to define pockets
5. Create links automatically to define pockets
6. Mirrored Parts
7. Define a mirrored clamp using a fixed timestamp
8. Interpart linking tools​
9. Design a casting for a machined part
10. Control interpart update
11. Control interpart updates of a tooling assembly
12. Mirror Assembly
13. Mirror components of a trailer assembly
14. Promote Body
15. Promote bodies to complete a weldment
16. Use Assembly Cut
17. Knowledge Check: Link geometry between related parts
18. Complete the base cover

4 Create expression links between parts - 1926 4 Topics

1. Create expression links between parts
2. Interpart expressions
3. Link expression parameters between parts
4. Knowledge Check: Create expression links between parts

5 Revise assemblies - 1926 12 Topics

1. Revise Assemblies
2. Create a component revision using Save As
3. Create a component revision using Save As
4. Replace components of an assembly
5. Replace components of an assembly
6. Create a unique component
7. Make a unique control arm
8. Cloning assembly structures
9. Clone an existing assembly
10. Clone an existing assembly
11. Knowledge Check: Revise assemblies
12. Apply a revision to a lamp assembly

Render Basic - 1926 7  Chapters

This course will walk you step-by-step through the visualization process covering: Model Setup, Materials, Lights, Cameras, and Render Output.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Model Setup - 1926 8 Topics

1. Introduction
2. Importing a model
3. Import a model
4. Interrogating a model and performance
5. Interrogate a model
6. Studio Task Mode
7. Studio Task Mode
8. Model Setup Knowledge Check

3 Materials - 1926 9 Topics

1. How to apply materials
2. Apply a material
3. How to apply materials to the model
4. How to apply materials to the model
5. Editing a Material
6. Edit a material
7. Applying a decal
8. Applying a decal
9. Materials Knowledge Check

4 Lights - 1926 5 Topics

1. Using System Scenes
2. Use the HDR system
3. Inserting an HDRI
4. Inserting an HDRI
5. Lights Knowledge Check

5 Cameras - 1926 3 Topics

1. Positioning the Camera and Changing Settings
2. Positioning the Camera and Changing Settings
3. Cameras Knowledge Check

6 Render Output - 1926 3 Topics

1. Render Settings
2. Render Settings
3. Render Output Knowledge Check

7 Assessment: Render Basic - 1926 1 Topic

1. Assessment: Render Basic

NX Basic Design - 1899 10  Chapters

In this learning path, you will explore methods for developing and editing basic solid models, assembly models, and drawings.

1 NX User Interface - 1899 9 Topics

1. Welcome to NX Basic Design
2. NX User Interface
3. Getting started in NX
4. Getting started in NX
5. Create a part and start to work in NX
6. Create a part and start to work in NX
7. Create new part files
8. Open, save, and close existing part files
9. Knowledge Check: NX User Interface

2 Create a basic part - 1899 9 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. Extruding simple shapes​
3. Creating a simple part
4. Extruding a simple sketch section
5. Creating a part using simple shapes
6. Modify sketch curves
7. Trim curves to create a snap ring
8. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part
9. Complete the input shaft model

3 Organize and display part models - 1899 6 Topics

1. Visibility and display of objects
2. Change the view display
3. Change the view display
4. Selection and organizing of objects
5. Organize the cap model
6. Knowledge Check: Organize and display part models

4 Create cylindrical parts using sketches - 1899 18 Topics

1. Create cylindrical parts using sketches
2. Define a sketch for a cylinder using sketch profile
3. Define a sketch profile
4. Create sketch constraints
5. Add geometric constraints to a profile
6. Add geometric constraints to a profile
7. Create sketch dimensions​
8. Add dimensional constraints to a profile
9. Add dimensional constraints to a profile
10. Constrain a sketch using reference objects
11. Revolve a sketch profile
12. Revolve a sketch profile and use datum planes
13. Revolve a sketch profile
14. Create datums for a sketch
15. Use datums to define the angle of a boss
16. Revolve and extrude using booleans
17. Knowledge Check: Create cylindrical parts using sketches
18. Complete the milling support bracket model

5 Add Finishing Details - 1899 6 Topics

1. Add Finishing details
2. Add Finishing Details
3. Add holes to a coupler
4. Blend and chamfer edges of the coupler
5. Knowledge Check: Add Finishing Details
6. Complete the support mounting block

6 Simple changes and part interrogation - 1899 12 Topics

1. Simple changes and part interrogation
2. Using the Model History
3. Viewing Solid Bodies in the Part Navigator
4. Reorder rename and remove features
5. Reorder features of an oil pan
6. Identify sketch parameters and Expressions
7. Measure Model Features
8. Part Materials and Mass Properties
9. Analyze the structure of an existing part
10. Knowledge Check: Simple changes and part interrogation
11. Simple Changes and Part Interrogation
12. Answer - Simple Changes and Part Interrogation

7 Basic part edits using synchronous - 1899 6 Topics

1. Basic part edits using synchronous
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Move faces using three points
4. Resize Blends and Chamfers
5. Resize blend and chamfer faces
6. Knowledge Check: Basic part edits using synchronous

8 Analyze existing assemblies - 1899 5 Topics

1. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 1
2. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 2
3. Open an assembly and edit assembly components
4. Work in the context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Analyze existing assemblies

9 Bottom-up assembly building - 1899 14 Topics

1. Bottom-up assembly building
2. Create an assembly using the bottom-up approach
3. Create a bearing mount assembly
4. Constrain an assembly
5. Constrain a bearing mount assembly
6. Constrain a spray pump assembly
7. Part families and assemblies
8. Build an assembly using part family members
9. Add part family members to build a clamp
10. Create a pattern of components
11. Pattern shelf components
12. Reference a patterned feature to pattern fasteners
13. Knowledge Check: Bottom-up assembly building
14. Create and constrain a new assembly

10 Create a basic part drawing - 1899 12 Topics

1. Create a new drawing
2. Create a new non-master drawing
3. Edit the parameters of a master model
4. Create a new non-master drawing
5. Open and edit drawing sheets
6. Create drafting views and annotations
7. Add views to a drawing
8. Add views to a drawing
9. Add dimensions to a drawing
10. Add dimensions to a drawing
11. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part drawing
12. Thank you for Watching NX Basic Design

Product Design Fundamentals - 1899 6  Chapters

You will learn to determine a modeling strategy, resolve any failures that arise, and use workflows for copying, patterning, and mirroring to complete a model.

1 Establish design intent - 1899 7 Topics

1. Establish design intent
2. Establish design intent demo
3. Create user defined expressions for a model
4. Reference parameters using design logic
5. Use conditional expressions
6. Knowledge Check: Establish design intent
7. Build a linkage bracket

2 Analyze the design and make changes - 1899 13 Topics

1. Analyze the design and make changes
2. Edit features and resolve failures
3. Edit features and resolve failures
4. Alter a Sketch to Complete Model Edits
5. Alter a sketch to complete model edits
6. Resolve parent references for a sketch
7. Resolve parent references for a sketch
8. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
9. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
10. Compare Revisions of a Model
11. Compare Revisions of a model
12. Knowledge Check: Analyze the design and make changes
13. Adjust part geometry without any feature failures

3 Create parts with constant wall thickness - 1899 11 Topics

1. Create parts with constant wall thickness
2. Use extrude with draft and offsets
3. Extrude along a vector with draft
4. Extrude with offsets
5. Trim a solid to a surface
6. Trim a solid to a contoured surface
7. Create a shell
8. Create a shell and edit direction
9. Create a shell with alternate thickness
10. Knowledge Check: Create parts with constant wall thickness
11. Build a gasket

4 Sweep geometry - 1899 8 Topics

1. Sweep Geometry
2. Create sweep geometry using Sweep Along Guide and Tube
3. Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
4. Create a linkage using a tube
5. Using the Swept Volume command
6. Machine a keyway
7. Knowledge Check: Sweep geometry
8. Build a belt cover

5 Build parts with duplicated geometry - 1899 7 Topics

1. Building parts with duplicated geometry
2. Build parts with duplicated geometry
3. Pattern features to create a coupler
4. Pattern cooling fins using external references
5. Create circular face and feature patterns
6. Knowledge Check: Build parts with duplicated geometry
7. Complete the shut-off valve housing

6 Create symmetric models - 1899 6 Topics

1. Methods for creating symmetric models
2. Create symmetric models
3. Define symmetry within a sketch
4. Create and edit mirror features
5. Knowledge Check: Create symmetric models
6. Complete the ball joint model

Molded & Cast Part Design - 1899 6  Chapters

In this learning path, you will compare and contrast highly parametric vs. non-parametric modeling techniques.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Create molded parts - 1899 9 Topics

1. Create molded parts
2. Add draft from faces and edges
3. Add stiffening ribs to a model
4. Add stiffening ribs to a molded part
5. Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
6. Blend faces of a casting
7. Blend faces of a casting
8. Knowledge Check: Create molded parts
9. Complete the plastic-injection molded housing

3 Build basic parts using surfaces - 1899 9 Topics

1. Build basic parts using surfaces
2. Using splines and bounded planes
3. Start the hinge using a planar surface
4. Use Sketch on Path and Variational Sweep
5. Define the hinge wall using V-sweep
6. Use Sew and Thicken
7. Complete the hinge using sew and thicken
8. Knowledge Check: Build basic parts using surfaces
9. Create a shade for a desk lamp

4 Build robust models - 1899 15 Topics

1. Build robust models
2. Define a template part
3. Define a template part
4. Robust selection techniques
5. Create holes positioned on a bolt circle
6. Using fillets in a sketch profile
7. Begin a water bottle model
8. Modeling custom threads​
9. Add threads to a water bottle
10. Model text for a water bottle
11. Combine bodies using robust techniques
12. Define grip grooves for a bottle
13. Combine features to complete the bottle
14. Knowledge Check: Build robust models
15. Add part number text to the cover

5 Data translators - 1899 5 Topics

1. Data translators
2. Import a Model using STEP​
3. Import a model using STEP
4. Knowledge Check: Data translators
5. Import the bracket STEP data and correct the geometry

6 Edit non-parametric models - 1899 13 Topics

1. Edit non-parametric models​
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Replace faces in a reservoir
4. Delete face and offset region
5. Extract a copy of a model
6. Prepare a model by deleting faces
7. Offset cutout regions of a cell phone
8. Copy replace and mirror face
9. Reusing existing pivot boss geometry
10. Modify an unparameterized Mmodel using a sketch
11. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
12. Knowledge Check: Edit non-parametric models
13. Create a part using synchronous modeling

Loading and working with assemblies - 1899 5  Chapters

Most products are assemblies of multiple parts. In this learning path, you will learn how to add components to an assembly and edit them to fit properly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Manage assemblies - 1899 15 Topics

1. Reference Sets
2. Create and replace reference sets
3. Replacing and creating reference sets
4. Analyze existing assemblies​
5. Define part attributes and perform a clearance analysis
6. Check interferences and define attributes
7. Load assembly components using context controls
8. Manage assemblies
9. Create product outlines
10. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
11. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
12. Check model faces using Visual Reporting
13. Knowledge Check: Manage assemblies
14. Validate the desk lamp assembly
15. Analyze and revise the landing gear assembly

3 Configure an assembly - 1899 6 Topics

1. Configure an assembly ​
2. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
3. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
4. Use arrangements to replace fixtures
5. Knowledge Check: Configure an assembly
6. Create arrangements for a desk lamp

4 Create reusable components - 1899 13 Topics

1. Create reusable parts​
2. Create a part family
3. Define reusable objects
4. Reuse a sketch as a feature
5. Find and add reusable objects to a model
6. Create a reuse KRX file
7. Create your own Reuse KRX file
8. Define a deformable part
9. Define a wire clip as a deformable part
10. Remember assembly constraints
11. Remember assembly constraints
12. Knowledge Check: Create reusable components
13. Add a tension spring to a lamp assembly

5 View component interaction using sequencing - 1899 6 Topics

1. View component interaction using sequencing
2. Create a Sequence
3. Create a new sequence
4. Extract a sequence path
5. Extract a sequence path
6. Knowledge Check: View component interaction using sequencing

Design in Context of an Assembly - 1899 5  Chapters

In this learning path, you will learn to create associative links between parts in the context of an assembly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Top-down modeling - 1899 5 Topics

1. Top-down modeling
2. Start a design using the top-down assembly method
3. Create a fixture assembly using top-down
4. Model a key in context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Top-down modeling

3 Link geometry between related parts - 1899 18 Topics

1. Interpart modeling and Wave
2. WAVE Geometry Linker
3. Create gaskets using linked geometry
4. Create links automatically to define pockets
5. Create links automatically to define pockets
6. Mirrored Parts
7. Define a mirrored clamp using a fixed timestamp
8. Interpart linking tools​
9. Design a casting for a machined part
10. Control interpart update
11. Control interpart updates of a tooling assembly
12. Mirror Assembly
13. Mirror components of a trailer assembly
14. Promote Body
15. Promote bodies to complete a weldment
16. Use Assembly Cut
17. Knowledge Check: Link geometry between related parts
18. Complete the base cover

4 Create expression links between parts - 1899 4 Topics

1. Create expression links between parts
2. Interpart expressions
3. Link expression parameters between parts
4. Knowledge Check: Create expression links between parts

5 Revise assemblies - 1899 12 Topics

1. Revise Assemblies
2. Create a component revision using Save As
3. Create a component revision using Save As
4. Replace components of an assembly
5. Replace components of an assembly
6. Create a unique component
7. Make a unique control arm
8. Cloning assembly structures
9. Clone an existing assembly
10. Clone an existing assembly
11. Knowledge Check: Revise assemblies
12. Apply a revision to a lamp assembly

NX Basic Design - 1872 10  Chapters

You will explore methods for developing and editing basic solid models, assembly models, and drawings. [en-US, ja-JP, de-DE, fr-FR, zh-CN]

1 NX User Interface - 1872 9 Topics

1. Welcome to NX Basic Design
2. NX User Interface
3. Getting started in NX
4. Getting started in NX
5. Create a part and start to work in NX
6. Create a part and start to work in NX
7. Create new part files
8. Open, save, and close existing part files
9. Knowledge Check: NX User Interface

2 Create a basic part - 1872 9 Topics

1. Building simple shapes using sketch
2. Extruding simple shapes​
3. Creating a simple part
4. Extruding a simple sketch section
5. Creating a part using simple shapes
6. Modify sketch curves
7. Trim curves to create a snap ring
8. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part
9. Complete the input shaft model

3 Organize and display part models - 1872 7 Topics

1. Visibility and display of objects
2. Change the view display
3. Change the view display
4. Selection and organizing of objects
5. Create a Feature Group
6. Organize the cap model
7. Knowledge Check: Organize and display part models

4 Create cylindrical parts using sketches - 1872 18 Topics

1. Create cylindrical parts using sketches
2. Define a sketch for a cylinder using sketch profile
3. Define a sketch profile
4. Create sketch constraints
5. Add geometric constraints to a profile
6. Add geometric constraints to a profile
7. Create sketch dimensions​
8. Add dimensional constraints to a profile
9. Add dimensional constraints to a profile
10. Constrain a sketch using reference objects
11. Revolve a sketch profile
12. Revolve a sketch profile and use datum planes
13. Revolve a sketch profile
14. Create datums for a sketch
15. Use datums to define the angle of a boss
16. Revolve and extrude using booleans
17. Knowledge Check: Create cylindrical parts using sketches
18. Complete the milling support bracket model

5 Add Finishing Details - 1872 6 Topics

1. Add Finishing details
2. Add Finishing Details
3. Add holes to a coupler
4. Blend and chamfer edges of the coupler
5. Knowledge Check: Add Finishing Details
6. Complete the support mounting block

6 Simple changes and part interrogation - 1872 12 Topics

1. Simple changes and part interrogation
2. Using the Model History
3. Viewing Solid Bodies in the Part Navigator
4. Reorder rename and remove features
5. Reorder features of an oil pan
6. Identify sketch parameters and Expressions
7. Measure Model Features
8. Part Materials and Mass Properties
9. Analyze the structure of an existing part
10. Knowledge Check: Simple changes and part interrogation
11. Simple Changes and Part Interrogation
12. Answer - Simple Changes and Part Interrogation

7 Basic part edits using synchronous - 1872 6 Topics

1. Basic part edits using synchronous
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Move faces using three points
4. Resize Blends and Chamfers
5. Resize blend and chamfer faces
6. Knowledge Check: Basic part edits using synchronous

8 Analyze existing assemblies - 1872 5 Topics

1. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 1
2. Introduction to Assemblies – Part 2
3. Open an assembly and edit assembly components
4. Work in the context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Analyze existing assemblies

9 Bottom-up assembly building - 1872 14 Topics

1. Bottom-up assembly building
2. Create an assembly using the bottom-up approach
3. Create a bearing mount assembly
4. Constrain an assembly
5. Constrain a bearing mount assembly
6. Constrain a spray pump assembly
7. Part families and assemblies
8. Build an assembly using part family members
9. Add part family members to build a clamp
10. Create a pattern of components
11. Pattern shelf components
12. Reference a patterned feature to pattern fasteners
13. Knowledge Check: Bottom-up assembly building
14. Create and constrain a new assembly

10 Create a basic part drawing - 1872 12 Topics

1. Create a new drawing
2. Create a new non-master drawing
3. Edit the parameters of a master model
4. Create a new non-master drawing
5. Open and edit drawing sheets
6. Create drafting views and annotations
7. Add views to a drawing
8. Add views to a drawing
9. Add dimensions to a drawing
10. Add dimensions to a drawing
11. Knowledge Check: Create a basic part drawing
12. Thank you for Watching NX Basic Design

Product Design Fundamentals - 1872 6  Chapters

Determine a modeling strategy, resolve failures and use workflows for copying, patterning, & mirroring to complete a model. [en-US, ja-JP, de-DE, fr-FR, zh-CN]

1 Establish design intent - 1872 7 Topics

1. Establish design intent
2. Establish design intent demo
3. Create user defined expressions for a model
4. Reference parameters using design logic
5. Use conditional expressions
6. Knowledge Check: Establish design intent
7. Build a linkage bracket

2 Analyze the design and make changes - 1872 12 Topics

1. Analyze the design and make changes
2. Edit features and resolve failures
3. Edit features and resolve failures
4. Alter a Sketch to Complete Model Edits
5. Resolve parent references for a sketch
6. Resolve parent references for a sketch
7. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
8. Map parent objects for a replaced feature
9. Compare Revisions of a Model
10. Compare Revisions of a model
11. Knowledge Check: Analyze the design and make changes
12. Adjust part geometry without any feature failures

3 Create parts with constant wall thickness - 1872 11 Topics

1. Create parts with constant wall thickness
2. Use extrude with draft and offsets
3. Extrude along a vector with draft
4. Extrude with offsets
5. Trim a solid to a surface
6. Trim a solid to a contoured surface
7. Create a shell
8. Create a shell and edit direction
9. Create a shell with alternate thickness
10. Knowledge Check: Create parts with constant wall thickness
11. Build a gasket

4 Sweep geometry - 1872 8 Topics

1. Sweep Geometry
2. Create sweep geometry using Sweep Along Guide and Tube
3. Create a linkage arm by sweeping geometry
4. Create a linkage using a tube
5. Using the Swept Volume command
6. Machine a keyway
7. Knowledge Check: Sweep geometry
8. Build a belt cover

5 Build parts with duplicated geometry - 1872 7 Topics

1. Building parts with duplicated geometry
2. Build parts with duplicated geometry
3. Pattern features to create a coupler
4. Pattern cooling fins using external references
5. Create circular face and feature patterns
6. Knowledge Check: Build parts with duplicated geometry
7. Complete the shut-off valve housing

6 Create symmetric models - 1872 6 Topics

1. Methods for creating symmetric models
2. Create symmetric models
3. Define symmetry within a sketch
4. Create and edit mirror features
5. Knowledge Check: Create symmetric models
6. Complete the ball joint model

Molded & Cast Part Design - 1872 6  Chapters

In this learning path, you will compare and contrast highly parametric vs. non-parametric modeling techniques.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Create molded parts - 1872 9 Topics

1. Create molded parts
2. Add draft from faces and edges
3. Add stiffening ribs to a model
4. Add stiffening ribs to a molded part
5. Create a circular pattern of sketch curves
6. Blend faces of a casting
7. Blend faces of a casting
8. Knowledge Check: Create molded parts
9. Complete the plastic-injection molded housing

3 Build basic parts using surfaces - 1872 9 Topics

1. Build basic parts using surfaces
2. Using splines and bounded planes
3. Start the hinge using a planar surface
4. Use Sketch on Path and Variational Sweep
5. Define the hinge wall using V-sweep
6. Use Sew and Thicken
7. Complete the hinge using sew and thicken
8. Knowledge Check: Build basic parts using surfaces
9. Create a shade for a desk lamp

4 Build robust models - 1872 15 Topics

1. Build robust models
2. Define a template part
3. Define a template part
4. Robust selection techniques
5. Create holes positioned on a bolt circle
6. Using fillets in a sketch profile
7. Begin a water bottle model
8. Modeling custom threads​
9. Add threads to a water bottle
10. Model text for a water bottle
11. Combine bodies using robust techniques
12. Define grip grooves for a bottle
13. Combine features to complete the bottle
14. Knowledge Check: Build robust models
15. Add part number text to the cover

5 Data translators - 1872 5 Topics

1. Data translators
2. Import a Model using STEP​
3. Import a model using STEP
4. Knowledge Check: Data translators
5. Import the bracket STEP data and correct the geometry

6 Edit non-parametric models - 1872 13 Topics

1. Edit non-parametric models​
2. Move and Replace Face
3. Replace faces in a reservoir
4. Delete face and offset region
5. Extract a copy of a model
6. Prepare a model by deleting faces
7. Offset cutout regions of a cell phone
8. Copy replace and mirror face
9. Reusing existing pivot boss geometry
10. Modify an unparameterized Mmodel using a sketch
11. Modify an unparameterized model using a sketch
12. Knowledge Check: Edit non-parametric models
13. Create a part using synchronous modeling

Loading and Working with Assemblies - 1872 5  Chapters

Most products are assemblies of multiple parts. In this learning path, you will learn how to add components to an assembly and edit them to fit properly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Manage assemblies - 1872 16 Topics

1. Reference Sets
2. Create and replace reference sets
3. Replacing and creating reference sets
4. Analyze existing assemblies​
5. Define part attributes and perform a clearance analysis
6. Check interferences and define attributes
7. Load assembly components using context controls
8. Manage assemblies
9. Create product outlines
10. Create product outlines
11. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
12. Review an assembly using Visual Reporting
13. Check model faces using Visual Reporting
14. Knowledge Check: Manage assemblies
15. Validate the desk lamp assembly
16. Analyze and revise the landing gear assembly

3 Configure an assembly - 1872 6 Topics

1. Configure an assembly ​
2. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
3. Create an assembly arrangement in NX
4. Use arrangements to replace fixtures
5. Knowledge Check: Configure an assembly
6. Create arrangements for a desk lamp

4 Create reusable components - 1872 13 Topics

1. Create reusable parts​
2. Create a part family
3. Define reusable objects
4. Reuse a sketch as a feature
5. Find and add reusable objects to a model
6. Create a reuse KRX file
7. Create your own Reuse KRX file
8. Define a deformable part
9. Define a wire clip as a deformable part
10. Remember assembly constraints
11. Remember assembly constraints
12. Knowledge Check: Create reusable components
13. Add a tension spring to a lamp assembly

5 View component interaction using sequencing - 1872 6 Topics

1. View component interaction using sequencing
2. Create a Sequence
3. Create a new sequence
4. Extract a sequence path
5. Extract a sequence path
6. Knowledge Check: View component interaction using sequencing

Design in Context of an Assembly - 1872 5  Chapters

In this learning path, you will learn to create associative links between parts in the context of an assembly.

1 Learning Experience Overview - NX Essentials 2 Topics

1. Welcome: Navigation Overview
2. Essentials track intro

2 Top-down modeling - 1872 5 Topics

1. Top-down modeling
2. Start a design using the top-down assembly method
3. Create a fixture assembly using top-down
4. Model a key in context of an assembly
5. Knowledge Check: Top-down modeling

3 Link geometry between related parts - 1872 18 Topics

1. Interpart modeling and Wave
2. WAVE Geometry Linker
3. Create gaskets using linked geometry
4. Create links automatically to define pockets
5. Create links automatically to define pockets
6. Mirrored Parts
7. Define a mirrored clamp using a fixed timestamp
8. Interpart linking tools​
9. Design a casting for a machined part
10. Control interpart update
11. Control interpart updates of a tooling assembly
12. Mirror Assembly
13. Mirror components of a trailer assembly
14. Promote Body
15. Promote bodies to complete a weldment
16. Use Assembly Cut
17. Knowledge Check: Link geometry between related parts
18. Complete the base cover

4 Create expression links between parts - 1872 4 Topics

1. Create expression links between parts
2. Interpart expressions
3. Link expression parameters between parts
4. Knowledge Check: Create expression links between parts

5 Revise assemblies - 1872 12 Topics

1. Revise Assemblies
2. Create a component revision using Save As
3. Create a component revision using Save As
4. Replace components of an assembly
5. Replace components of an assembly
6. Create a unique component
7. Make a unique control arm
8. Cloning assembly structures
9. Clone an existing assembly
10. Clone an existing assembly
11. Knowledge Check: Revise assemblies
12. Apply a revision to a lamp assembly