{"id":6837,"date":"2023-03-15T06:19:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T10:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/?p=6837"},"modified":"2025-12-17T12:07:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:07:31","slug":"simplify-assembly-two-tips-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/simplify-assembly-two-tips-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplify Assembly | Part Two | Tips and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We\u2019re back with another entry into our latest NX\u2122 software Tips and Tricks. We\u2019re taking a closer look at the latest enhancements we\u2019ve added to the December 2022 release of NX, shining the spotlight on workflow tips you may not know about. This latest episode builds on a previous entry and looks at additional Simplify Assembly features; we just had to create a second episode as there\u2019s too much to cover in one entry! If you missed that episode, head over to YouTube and take a look now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, shall we dive into part two?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NX | Tips and Tricks | Simplify Assembly pt 1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WLN90MZYF1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#00e6e6;color:#00e6e6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An important customer default<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A neat trick we\u2019ve added into the Simplify Assembly command is the ability to automatically populate the simplify assembly dialog upon entering the command. It\u2019s a very handy shortcut if you typically need to reduce the complexity of an assembly in your day-to-day life. It is a case of adding the simplified part into the current part that you are using, which enables you to remove small bodies of a certain size, e.g. small holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that for a simpler assembly (300 components) or so, automatically enabling this feature is fine. If you typically work with an assembly consisting of thousands of components with complex geometry, it may not be necessary to simplify everything in the assembly. With that in mind, we would recommend that this feature is switched off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Customer-Default-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Customer-Default-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Customer-Default-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Customer-Default-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Customer-Default-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Customer-Default-2048x1148.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Customer-Default-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Customer-Default-900x504.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#00e6e6;color:#00e6e6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,230,230) 0%,rgb(0,215,160) 100%)\"><strong>TOP TIP:<\/strong><br><strong><em>This is a feature that you can switch on and off at any time. It all depends on whether you prefer it within your workflow!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colors of simplified faces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We continuously listen to you, the user, to make sure new functionality we add represents what is needed across the market. A popular feature is the ability to now maintain the color of your simplified faces. What we mean by this is when you create your simplified assembly, the face color of the simplified geometry replicates the color of the original geometry. A small, but effective enhancement as you\u2019ll instantly be able to recognize that the faces are essentially from the same geometry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capture bodies in a feature group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a recurring theme regarding new workflow tips enabled in the December 2022 release of NX for simplifying your assembly! We wanted to ensure you could easily define and navigate around your simplified assembly, especially if you\u2019re working with complex geometry. One way we have done this is ensuring your bodies are captured in a feature group. Don\u2019t worry too much if you\u2019ve added other features after the simplification process; it\u2019s easy to distinguish them from the simplified geometry, which ultimately makes it easier to hide and delete specific features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,215,160) 0%,rgb(0,190,220) 100%)\"><strong>TOP TIP:<em><br>At any point, you can go in and delete the Feature Group, taking you back to your original geometry<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#00e6e6;color:#00e6e6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stored Mass Properties &amp; zero value specification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ok, so you\u2019re at the stage where you\u2019ve simplified your assembly. You\u2019re now in a position where you can start to apply stored mass properties. You\u2019ll want to start by using a new part \u2013 once you\u2019ve selected this in the Part Navigator, you\u2019ll be given the option to move across stored mass properties or to specify a zero value. Your mass properties will have transferred from your original assembly to your simplified one. This is important to note as you\u2019ll now be fully prepared to add additional elements to your assembly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Let\u2019s say you wanted to add a coating layer to your model, what happens? Well, you first want to start by selecting the regions which will have the coating layer defined. Select Coating from the top ribbon, apply your coat and click OK from within the dialog box. One thing that you will notice is the mass will be exactly the same between your simplified assembly and original assembly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,215,160) 0%,rgb(0,190,220) 100%)\"><strong>TOP TIP:<\/strong><br><strong><em>Change the source to include any coated areas to see the mass updates in your simplified assembly<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#00e6e6;color:#00e6e6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And that rounds up the focus on Simplifying your Assembly for the December 2022 release of NX. Now&#8217;s the time to implement some of these handy tips and tricks into your workflow. Keep checking back for new tips around NX in the coming weeks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#00e6e6;color:#00e6e6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NX | Tips and Tricks | Simplify Assembly part two | YouTube Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NX | Tips and Tricks | Simplify Assembly pt 2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6-aE4s3xshw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j1cA7xWtJjw&amp;list=PL1m1vu8_quoDVJfmPp3FL9700HGM_LK9P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a look at the full Tips and Tricks Playlist on YouTube \u25b6\ufe0f<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,255,185) 0%,rgb(0,230,230) 98%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:36px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Take me to the NX Design blog<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/sie-product_2-group-Product_group_Deep_Blue-RGB-1024x587.png);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/sie-product_2-group-Product_group_Deep_Blue-RGB-1024x587.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7757 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/sie-product_2-group-Product_group_Deep_Blue-RGB-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/sie-product_2-group-Product_group_Deep_Blue-RGB-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/sie-product_2-group-Product_group_Deep_Blue-RGB-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/sie-product_2-group-Product_group_Deep_Blue-RGB-1536x881.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/sie-product_2-group-Product_group_Deep_Blue-RGB-2048x1174.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.stage.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/sie-product_2-group-Product_group_Deep_Blue-RGB-900x516.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/community.sw.siemens.com\/s\/topic\/0TO4O000000MihTWAS\/nx-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take me to the NX Design Community \ud83d\udcf1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re back with another entry into our latest NX\u2122 software Tips and Tricks. 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