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INSTALLATION GUIDE
DFMPRO for NX
Version 4.4.0
June 2017
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Subtitle
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Contents
DFMPro: Introduction ............................................................................................. 3
What is DFMPro for NX? ................................................................................................................... 3
Scope of this manual......................................................................................................................... 3
Terms used in this manual ................................................................................................................ 3
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 3
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 4
Installation Information .......................................................................................... 5
Location of DFMPro after installation............................................................................................... 5
Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Other Prerequisites Required ........................................................................................................... 5
Installing DFMPRO .................................................................................................. 6
Option-1: Using Installer (Recommended) ....................................................................................... 6
B. Standard Installation: NX not installed on local computer ......................................................... 10
License Configuration ........................................................................................... 11
License procurement made easy .................................................................................................... 11
Generate license request ................................................................................................................ 11
Types of DFMPro License ................................................................................................................ 13
Standalone License ......................................................................................................................... 13
Network License ............................................................................................................................. 14
Registration of DFMPro for NX as an add-in ......................................................... 16
NX build copied on local computer ................................................................................................. 17
NX is mapped from a server ........................................................................................................... 18
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DFMPro: Introduction
What is DFMPro for NX?
DFMPro is a Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM/A) software developed by HCL
Technologies Ltd. It is fully integrated within NX®, a parameter design, direct solid and
surface modelling software owned by Siemens. DFMPro for NX enables designers to check
their designs for manufacturability and assembly within the NX software. It further optimizes
designs by suggesting corrective steps which need to be taken at various stages of iterative
design phase.
This chapter briefly introduces the various aspects involved in installing and activating the
DFMPro for NX license.
Scope of this manual
This manual elucidates the installation procedure to be followed at the time of installing
DFMPro on NX platform. Divided into six chapters, it covers only the technical aspects
involved in the installation of DFMPro for NX.
Terms used in this manual
Following are some commonly used terms and abbreviation used in this manual-
Prerequisites are packages which must be installed for the smooth functioning of
DFMPro for NX.
Local means local computer
The workflow for installation of DFMProForNX_v4.4_x64_Setup_NX8-8.5 mentioned in this
document can be followed for any of the installers listed below-
DFMProForNX_v4.4_x64_Setup_NX7-8.5.exe
DFMProForNX_v4.4_x86_Setup_NX7-8.5.exe
DFMProForNX_v4.4_x64_Setup_NX9-10.exe
DFMProForNX_v4.4_x64_Setup_NX11.exe
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or concerns in relation to DFMPro license installation and
activation, please contact us at: [email protected].
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System Requirements
This chapter details the system requirements (both Hardware and Software) for DFMPro for
NX. Before installing DFMPro for NX, you need to ensure the fulfillment to the following
system requirement.
DFMPro Version v4.4.0.4444
Release Date 06/June/2017
Supported Microsoft Windows®
Operating Systems
32-bit version of Windows 7
64-bit version of Windows 7 ,Windows 8.1 and
Windows 10
Supported Languages English
Recommended RAM
Minimum: 4 GB
Recommended: 8GB
This is typical configuration requirement. Actual memory
requirements and analysis time will vary based on size of
model and number of rules.
Disk Space Minimum: 4 GB
Kindly uninstall the previous version of DFMPro for NX if any.
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Installation Information
This chapter provides the installation details for DFMPro for NX. The chapter covers the
following-
Location of DFMPro after installation
Prerequisites for installing DFMPro for NX
Location of DFMPro after installation
When you install DFMPro, the application files and data files are installed at following
locations.
Location of Application files
C:\Program Files\Geometric\DFMPro for NX.
Application files include example parts, assemblies etc.
Location of Database Files
The data file for DFMPro can be located at
C:\Program Files\GeometricLtd\DFMPro\DFMDataBase.
In case of absence of the database files in the user interface, copy the above mentioned path,
paste it in the windows search box and press Enter.
Prerequisites
Administrator Privileges: You must be logged in as Administrator with full privileges
when setting up or making changes in the DFMPro License Manager utility.
Ensure that NX (NX 8.0 or NX 8.5 or NX 9.0, NX 10, NX 11) is installed on the
machine and NX Check-Mate license is available on the user’s machine.
Any previous version of DFMPro for NX must be uninstalled before the installation
of DFMPro for NX v4.4.0.4444.
Other Prerequisites Required
Microsoft Excel 2007-2016 for Excel Based Report
Internet 6.0 and above
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Installing DFMPRO
DFMPro for NX can be installed by -
Option-1: Using Installer (Recommended)
A. Standard Installation: NX installed on local computer
For x32 operating system, run DFMProForNX_v4.4x86_Setup_NX8-8.5 file to install DFMPro
for NX.
The executable first searches for the prerequisites on computer. If prerequisites are not
found, it will first install those and then launch the installation for product.
See Registration of DFMPro for NX as an add-in.
NX BUILD COPIED LOCALLY NX BUILD MAPPED FROM A SERVER
WITHOUT INSTALLER
INSTALLING DFMPRO
NX NOT ON LOCAL NX ON LOCAL
WITH INSTALLER
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Now follow the steps listed below:
Double click the .exe file to launch the following window. Click Next.
Click on I Agree in the End User License Agreement dialogue box.
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On agreeing to the End User License Agreement, the following window would
appear in the user interface. This allows user to change the Default DFMPro
installation location (which by default is C:\Program Files\Geometric\DFMPro for
NX(x64)\) and database location (the default location of which is
C:\ProgramData\GeometricLtd\DFMPro\DFMDataBase\) by way of clicking on the
Change button.
The default setting provided can as well be used by users. After making the desired
changes Click Next.
Depending on the version of NX installed on the local computer, DFMPro will
automatically detect and select the version. You can manually check/ uncheck the
version based on the desired DFMPro installer.
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DFMPro detects the version of NX installed on your system, as result of which you
would see the following in the user interface. Click Next to continue or Change to
use a different version installed on your system.
To begin the installation process, click Install.
Based on your need and availability of a license with you, click on either of the
following in the radio button list-
Request License,
Setup License (standalone or network),
Display License,
None
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Click Finish to complete the installation process.
B. Standard Installation: NX not installed on local computer
NX build copied on local computer
NX build mapped from a server
Option-2 Without installer
Please contact DFMPro support for detailed instructions.
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License Configuration
License procurement made easy
For obtaining a DFMPro for NX license, follow the steps mentioned below-
Send us a license request via email as described in Generate license request.
Generate the request from the license server for a network license or from the
client machine for node locked license.
On receiving a license file, install and activate the license.
DFMPro for NX would fail to run in the absence of an activated license
Generate license request
Start DFMPro License Manager Application from
Start>>Programs>>DFMPro>>DFMProforDFMProForNX>>DFMProLicenseManager.
Click the License Setup tab and then click on the Request License button.
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Fill all the required fields in the form which appears in the user interface. Send the
form via Outlook or Save and mail to [email protected].
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Types of DFMPro License
Depending on your requirement of single-user or multiple-user, you can request for a
DFMPro license which can be activated either as standalone (single-user installation) or as a
Network License (for multiple-user installations).
Standalone License
A standalone license (node-locked) authorizes the installation and use of DFMPro on a
specific machine. Ideal for small offices and individual use, the standalone license can be
activated in the following manner-
Activating standalone license
On acquiring the DFMPro license, click Browse to select the valid license key and
then click on the Apply button.
Standalone License (Node locked)
DFMPro License
Network License (Multi-user)
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To find the availability of modules, click on the Authorized Modules tab.
Click OK to complete the process.
Network License
Network License is best suited for large organizations where multitude of users can rely on
limited number of licenses. In this case, a designated server machine allows authorized users
to access the DFMPro license upon their request.
Activating Network License
On acquiring the DFMPro license, click on Server Settings tab of the DFMPro license
manager.
To select network license path, click Browse.
Then click on Install DFMPro license service button>>Start>>Apply. {Server Side}
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Now click on License Setup tab on DFMPro License Manager. {Client Side}
Check Set Server Host name and Port number for floating license radio button.
Provide Server Host name. Provide port number if a specific port has been opened
for communication.
To find the availability of modules, click on Authorized Modules tab.
Click OK to complete the process.
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Registration of DFMPro for NX as an add-in
DFMPro for NX is an auxiliary application which needs to be registered with NX Check-Mate
through a custom_dirs.dat file.
Once registered, DFMPro add-in will be visible in the menu bar.
Following lines need to be added in the custom_dirs.dat file for registering DFMPro
with NX Check-Mate
$DFMPro_NX_Installation\dfmpro
$DFMPro_NX_Installation\dfmpro\Check-Mate\Profile
$DFMPro_NX_Installation\dfmpro\Check-Mate\Checker
This will not be true if the custom_dirs.dat file is pre-configured to be read from a
different location. Please contact your CAD administrator or DFMPro support in
such scenarios.
In case DFMPro is not visible in the menu of NX after installation, it means that
DFMPro entries were not made in the custom_dirs.dat file which is read by NX
Check-Mate.
There are multiple ways in which DFM can be registered.
Through the installer
In this case, the installer of DFMPro for NX will make the required changes in the
custom_dirs.dat file present in the UGII\menus folder of NX installation. In case you do not
have required permissions for modifying this file, please contact your CAD administrator.
Manually (one time registration)
In this scenario, the lines mentioned above should be manually added in the custom_dirs.dat
file set by the CAD administrator for registration. This custom_dirs.dat file will comes with NX
Installation and present inside UGII/Menus directory. If user has provided an environment
variable UGII_CUSTOM_DIRECTORY_FILE, then the xx.dat file pointing by this environment
variable should be modified with the lines mentioned above.
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NX build copied on local computer
In this scenario, NX is not installed on the user’s computer by using the standard installation
method, but it is copied to the user’s computer. Following are the steps to be followed in this
case-
Launch the installer of DFMPro for NX and proceed as directed.
On arriving at the following screen, all check boxes will remain unchecked as the
installer is not able to detect the NX installation directory automatically.
Select the appropriate NX version.
Click Change for the selected NX version and browse to the location where NX build
is copied.
Example: D:\Copied\Siemens\NX 8.0\”
Selected location of NX folder should contain the UGII directory which contains the
custom_dirs.dat file being read by NX Check-Mate.
Click Next to continue the DFMPro installation and proceed as per directed till
installation is complete.
On launch of NX, DFMPro should visible in the menu. If not, try manual registration,
contact your CAD administrator or contact DFMPro support.
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NX is mapped from a server
In this scenario, NX is not installed on the user’s computer. NX is installed/copied on the
server. Following steps need to be followed in such case-
Please make sure antivirus protection is off on accessing machine before installing DFMPro.
Launch the DFMPro for NX installer and proceed as directed.
On arriving at the following screen, all check boxes will remain unchecked as the
installer is not able to detect the NX installation directory automatically.
Select the appropriate version of NX.
Click Change for the selected NX version and browse to the server location where
NX build is available.
Example: Mapped drive “X:\....\ Siemens\NX 8.0\”
Selected location of NX folder should contain the UGII directory which contains the
custom_dirs.dat file being read by NX Check-Mate
Click Next to continue the DFMPro installation and proceed as per directed till
installation is complete.
On launch of NX, DFMPro should visible in the menu. If not, try manual registration,
contact your CAD administrator or contact DFMPro support.