{"id":750,"date":"2014-03-07T11:38:55","date_gmt":"2014-03-07T19:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Siemens-PLM-Corporate-Blog\/Siemens-PLM-Community-Weekly-Wrap-Up\/ba-p\/335217"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:30:46","slug":"siemens-plm-community-weekly-wrap-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/news\/siemens-plm-community-weekly-wrap-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Siemens PLM Community Weekly Wrap Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P><A href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/legacyfs\/online\/wordpress\/images\/2014\/03\/weekly-wrap-up2.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><IMG class=\"alignright  wp-image-17208\" alt=\"Wrap\" src=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/legacyfs\/online\/wordpress\/images\/2014\/03\/weekly-wrap-up2.jpg\" width=\"357\" height=\"237\" \/><\/A>We want to make sure you\u2019re not missing any of the great posts from the <a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Siemens PLM Community<\/A>, so each Friday we\u2019ll highlight some from the last week or two that deserve attention.<BR \/><BR \/>We\u2019ll start by showcasing some of the best posts of the last few weeks Find them all here, and let us know what you think!<BR \/><BR \/><B>Femap<\/B><BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Femap-Blog\/Which-Graphics-Card-Should-I-Buy\/ba-p\/24107?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>Which Graphics Card Should I Buy?<\/I><\/A> &#8211; This post explores the various differences in graphics cards, and why the OpenGL graphics card is most compatible with CAD\/CAM\/CAE programs.<BR \/><BR \/><B>NX<\/B><BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/News-NX-Manufacturing\/Why-CAD-CAM-Integration-Matters\/ba-p\/24047?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>Why CAD\/CAM Integration Matters<\/I><\/A>&nbsp;&#8211; Change is sometimes a good thing, and productivity benefits are one of the many reasons why CAD\/CAM integration matters in order to bring things together. Check out this in-depth look at how the two can and should work together.&nbsp;<A href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/News-NX-Manufacturing\/Why-CAD-CAM-Integration-Matters\/ba-p\/24047?stc=wwiia420005\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><BR \/><\/A><BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/NX-Design-Blog\/NX-Quick-Tips-Blend-Pocket\/ba-p\/24065?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;<I>NX Quick Tips &#8211; Blend Pocket<\/I><\/A>&nbsp;&#8211; One of the videos in the Quick Tips series for NX9, this one discusses the new blending method capability in NX9. Watch John Baker show how to use this new capability in the video.&nbsp;<A href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/NX-Design-Blog\/NX-Quick-Tips-Blend-Pocket\/ba-p\/24065?stc=wwiia420005\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><BR \/><\/A><BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/NX-Design-Blog\/NX-Quick-Tips-Introduction-to-Realize-Shape\/ba-p\/24463?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>NX Quick Tips \u2013 Introduction to Realize Shape<\/I>&nbsp;<\/A>&#8211; NX 9 introduces a new task environment for freeform design that uses fast and intuitive subdivision modeling. Tod Parrella gives a quick introduction to the functionality in this video.<BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/NX-Design-Blog\/NX-Quick-Tips-Realize-Shape-Putting-the-tools-together-into-a\/ba-p\/24670?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>NX Quick Tips &#8211; Realize Shape &#8211; Putting the tools together into a workflow<\/I><\/A>&nbsp;&#8211; Tod\u2019s back with another tip and puts all the tools together to show an automotive workflow in this video.<BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Simulation-Blog\/Essentials-for-Excellence-in-Industrial-Machinery-amp-Heavy\/ba-p\/24373?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>Essentials for Excellence in Industrial Machinery &amp; Heavy Equipment Engineering Simulation Webinar<\/I><\/A>&nbsp;&#8211; This webinar happening today at 2 pm will reveal how NX CAE\u2019s modern simulation environment can shorten product development cycles.<BR \/><BR \/><B>Solid Edge<\/B><BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Solid-Edge-Developer-Blog\/Samples-for-Solid-Edge-on-CodePlex\/ba-p\/24485?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>Welcome to the Samples for Solid Edge Project<\/I><\/A>&nbsp;&#8211; Tips from Jason Newell on how to get a handle on the Solid Edge API using CodePlex.<BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Solid-Edge-Community-Blog\/SEU14-Fix-the-Downunder-Blunder\/ba-p\/24445?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>SEU14: Fix The Downunder Blunder<\/I><\/A>&nbsp;&#8211; At the \u201cDesign Better Challenge\u201d at previous Solid Edge University conferences there was a competition to see who could model a part and make a change to it in the least amount of time.&nbsp; Find out more about this year\u2019s challenge, \u201cThe Downunder Blunder!&#8221;<BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Solid-Edge-Community-Blog\/Tips-for-Creating-Better-Renderings\/ba-p\/24600?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>Tips for Creating Better Renderings<\/I><\/A> &#8211; A list of tips &amp; tricks for those struggling with this element of Solid Edge. Check it out <A href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/ujOCy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/A>.<BR \/><BR \/><I><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Solid-Edge-Community-Blog\/How-many-tools-does-a-CAD-program-need\/ba-p\/23757?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">How Many Tools Does A CAD Program Need?<\/A><\/I> \u2013 This post discusses the various tools for CAD programs, and what is really necessary.<BR \/><BR \/><I><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Solid-Edge-Community-Blog\/How-Do-You-Deal-with-Non-CAD-Reference-Data\/ba-p\/23761?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">How Do You Deal With Non-CAD Reference Data?<\/A><\/I>&nbsp;\u2013 How do Solid Edge users handle this challenge? Find some helpful tips &amp; comments from other users in this article.<BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Solid-Edge-Community-Blog\/Design-for-3D-Printing\/ba-p\/23607?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>Design for 3D Printing<\/I><\/A> \u2013 This post explores the 3D printing techniques and options, how they affect manufacturing and the various options that come with it.<BR \/><BR \/><B>Tecnomatix<\/B><BR \/><BR \/><a href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Tecnomatix-News\/Electronic-Work-Instructions-for-accurate-production-and\/ba-p\/23637?stc=wwiia420005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><I>Electronic Work Instructions for accurate production and processes<\/I><\/A> &#8211; The third video in the \u201cFactories of the Future\u201d series discusses Electronic Work Instruction (EWI), a web based application that provides shop floor workers instant access to the latest information.&nbsp;<A href=\"http:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Tecnomatix-News\/Electronic-Work-Instructions-for-accurate-production-and\/ba-p\/23637?stc=wwiia420005\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><BR \/><\/A><BR \/><BR \/>Join the Community to read these article first hand and connect with other users. As always, if you have any questions, leave us a comment!<BR \/><BR \/>See you next week with another round up from the Community.<BR \/><BR \/>Susan<BR \/><BR \/>&nbsp;<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We want to make sure you\u2019re not missing any of the great posts from the Siemens PLM Community, so each Friday we\u2019ll highlight some from the last week or two that deserve attention.    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