{"id":10510,"date":"2024-10-16T10:13:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/?p=10510"},"modified":"2026-03-26T04:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:39:34","slug":"nx-tipsandtricks-immersive-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/nx-tipsandtricks-immersive-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"NX | Tips and Tricks | Getting started with NX Immersive Explorer for Desktop Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In our latest NX\u2122 software Tips and Tricks video, we explore how to use NX Immersive Explorer for Desktop to achieve high-level 3D rendering and view new design changes in real time. NX Immersive Explorer enhances productivity and reduces the need for prototypes. Specifically, this video covers the essential settings and preferences, simple movement and navigation techniques and how material changes impact the Immersive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the video below or scroll down to learn more about NX Immersive Explorer.<\/p>\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 | Getting started with NX Immersive Explorer on Desktop Part 1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ypSYJbKcfiI?list=PL1m1vu8_quoDVJfmPp3FL9700HGM_LK9P\" 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checking Immersive Preferences before you start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into the Immersive environment, we must first check our Immersive Preferences. Today we&#8217;re working with the Desktop environment, but it&#8217;s important to note that Immersive Explorer isn\u2019t just a desktop experience; using VR hardware can enhance your design experience even further. However, significant value remains without the headset, so today we will select &#8220;Desktop&#8221; under the Device section. Additionally, we can also control the appearance settings and the up vector for when we place our model in the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Immersive-Preferences.png\" alt=\"Immersive Preferences for use with Immersive Explorer.\" class=\"wp-image-10512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Immersive-Preferences.png 587w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Immersive-Preferences-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Immersive Preferences is an important place to look before launching Immersive Explorer.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Arguably the most important part of the Immersive Preferences window, are the Live Updates and Performance sections. If we plan to make any design changes in NX while we&#8217;re using Immersive Explorer, the Live Updates check box will allow us to view the new changes in in the Immersive environment, without reloading Immersive Explorer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One caveat of using Live Updates is that you cannot access the Performance section of preferences. On larger assemblies used solely for visualization, merging components by material can significantly improve performance. However, this does come at the cost of Live Updates, so its important to identify your design goals before launching Immersive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic movement and navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the more unique aspects of Immersive Explorer is movement and navigation. When we launch Immersive Explorer, we won\u2019t find any buttons or tools available on the screen. This is done to maximize our visual experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/immersive-help-1024x601.png\" alt=\"Immersive Explorer help window\" class=\"wp-image-10514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/immersive-help-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/immersive-help-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/immersive-help-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/immersive-help-900x528.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/immersive-help.png 1282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you type the &#8220;H&#8221; key on your keyboard, Immersive Explorer will open a help window displaying the Desktop Controls for movement and navigation.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you get started with Immersive, focus on learning basic movements and how to control the background scene. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move forward, backward, left, and right. Press the &#8220;Q&#8221; key to elevate your view, and the &#8220;E&#8221; key to descend. To control the background scene, tap the &#8220;Enter&#8221; key to cycle through your options. To find a comprehensive list of all these commands, type &#8220;H&#8221; on your keyboard. While it&#8217;s worth learning all the other desktop controls, mastering these basics will help you get comfortable as you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Material Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this latest Tips and Tricks episode, we also explored how to dynamically view texture and color changes as we apply new materials. Thanks to the Live Updates preference we discussed at the beginning of this blog, you can view material changes in real time through Immersive. This makes visual validation easy, allowing us see a high level rendering of our assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/vlcsnap-2024-10-09-16h15m36s123-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/vlcsnap-2024-10-09-16h15m36s123-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/vlcsnap-2024-10-09-16h15m36s123-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/vlcsnap-2024-10-09-16h15m36s123-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/vlcsnap-2024-10-09-16h15m36s123-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/vlcsnap-2024-10-09-16h15m36s123-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/vlcsnap-2024-10-09-16h15m36s123-900x506.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/vlcsnap-2024-10-09-16h15m36s123.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NX Immersive Explorer allows us to view new material changes in real time.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can use this capability to explore new designs as parts come together to create a final assembly. Ultimately, NX Immersive Explorer allows us to connect the real and digital worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep an eye out for the next video in this two-part series on Immersive Explorer for Desktop. In the upcoming episode, we will dive into Mechanical Concept Designer (MCD) and explore modeling changes in the Immersive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue your journey with NX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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\">Watch the Curve on Surface Tips and Tricks video here \u25b6\ufe0f<\/h2>\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\">Watch the X-Form Tips and Tricks video here \u25b6\ufe0f<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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<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 &amp; Tricks | Curve on Surface\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r_HH2Lsv2E0?list=PL1m1vu8_quoDVJfmPp3FL9700HGM_LK9P\" 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\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 | X-Form\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hzm3HeQsAIA?list=PL1m1vu8_quoDVJfmPp3FL9700HGM_LK9P\" 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<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\/playlist?list=PL1m1vu8_quoDVJfmPp3FL9700HGM_LK9P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a look at the full Tips &amp; Tricks playlist on YouTube \u25b6\ufe0f<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,255,185) 0%,rgb(0,230,230) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take me to the NX design blog \ud83d\udcda<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10346 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/image-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/image-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/image-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-cad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the NX design community \ud83d\udcf1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our latest NX\u2122 software Tips and Tricks video, we explore how to use NX Immersive Explorer for Desktop to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99378,"featured_media":10532,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spanish_translation":"","french_translation":"","german_translation":"","italian_translation":"","polish_translation":"","japanese_translation":"","chinese_translation":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[166,162,1,163,167],"tags":[3,501,533],"industry":[],"product":[],"coauthors":[6694],"class_list":["post-10510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-tricks","category-learning-resources","category-news","category-product-updates","category-video","tag-cad","tag-nx","tag-nxmakesitreal"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Blog_Header_TipsTricks_Immersive_Explorer_Part01.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10510","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/99378"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10510"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10510\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12872,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10510\/revisions\/12872"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10510"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=10510"},{"taxonomy":"product","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?post=10510"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/nx-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=10510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}