Product configurator

Building a simple product configurator on top of your 3D-Model by using Product Template Author in Siemens NX.

3D-models and the history tree often grows complex very quick and can be cumbersome to edit, modify or interact with. To simplify interaction with the 3D-model, a menu driven interface can be built on top of the CAD-Model.

Basic steps

1. Build a robust parametric model.
2. Test scalability of the model. Is the model scaling as expected?
3. Create input parameters for main dimensions.
4. Connect parameters to the model to drive the dimensions. Parameters can be connected to sketches and/or design features.
5. Invoke the Product Template Author environment and build your menu.
6. Start with a simple menu first and test a lot.
7. Refine your menu by adding more detailed parameters, pictures, drop down menus, descriptive text etc.

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