{"id":17839,"date":"2024-12-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/?p=17839&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=17839"},"modified":"2026-03-26T07:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:41:12","slug":"solid-edge-2025-interoperability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/solid-edge-2025-interoperability\/","title":{"rendered":"New in Solid Edge 2025: Interoperability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Take a deep dive into everything new in Solid Edge 2025 with a series of blog posts focused on the exciting new features and enhancements in this year&#8217;s release. In this blog, learn more about the expanded interoperability capabilities in Solid Edge 2025.\u00a0<\/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=\"What&#039;s new in Solid Edge 2025 | Interoperability\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VBmTrbM_MOs?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<p>The unmatched interoperability between Solid Edge and NX allows you to reuse data and work seamlessly with the solution that meets your needs. Easily transfer section views, advanced Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI), kinematic data and more between Solid Edge and NX. New enhancements support the import and export of International Foundation Class (IFC) file types, a standard in the construction and building industry, allowing users to store and exchange information about construction projects without translation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/NX-Sketch-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/NX-Sketch-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/NX-Sketch-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/NX-Sketch-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/NX-Sketch-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/NX-Sketch-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/NX-Sketch-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/NX-Sketch-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NX Interoperability\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kinematic transfer to NX Mechatronic Concept Design (MCD) feature allows you to benefit from improved flexibility in motion design with adjustable assemblies now supported within the NX motion environment. Define kinematics for individual parts within subassemblies and easily export kinematic information for use in NX and Process Simulate. You can also leverage Solid Edge motion output fully within NX MCD for efficient virtual commissioning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with the multi-frame feature control frame (FCF) Support in NX, you can transfer multi-frame FCFs from Solid Edge to NX as true PMI. FCFs are used to document critical geometric requirements on a model. Being able to transfer multi-frame FCFs allows for intelligent utilization in downstream operations with advanced processes such as tolerance analysis, CMM, CAM and more. Each FCF is identified individually in the NX Model Based Definition (MBD) navigator. This allows for precise editing and enhanced usability of Solid Edge MBD information in NX.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/IFC-Import-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/IFC-Import-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/IFC-Import-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/IFC-Import-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/IFC-Import-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/IFC-Import-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/IFC-Import-395x222.png 395w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/IFC-Import-900x506.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IFC support<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An IFC file is a standard used in the construction and building industry to store and exchange information about a construction project and Building Information Models (BIM) data, enabling seamless exchange and collaboration among different software platforms. It promotes interoperability, ensures data consistency and provides long-term accessibility, making it invaluable for construction projects and the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the IFC import\/export, you can efficiently exchange precise BIM data, allowing you to maintain accuracy and consistency in your designs by handling occurrence-specific properties during import and export. The ability to easily edit these properties via a new user interface ensures flexibility and adaptability in design processes, leading to enhanced collaboration and decision-making.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally centralized Microsoft Excel\u2122 spreadsheets drive property mappings and assignments, providing you with a structured and organized approach to managing BIM data, ultimately facilitating streamlined workflows and improved productivity in tagging parts and assemblies with the correct BIM data, such as columns, beams, windows, floors, slabs and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other features also include support position, orientation and calling on IFC Imports. Benefit from the ability to adjust the position, orientation and scale of IFC files effortlessly before integrating them into Solid Edge. This functionality ensures alignment with Solid Edge&#8217;s coordinate system, facilitating smoother integration and enhancing design accuracy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CAD direct\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re expanding our CAD Direct capabilities with support for IFC files, enhancing your design flexibility. Solid Edge CAD Direct is a built-in 3D design capability that improves productivity when working with geometry from popular CAD systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Freeze Link Feature allows you to temporarily disconnect the native file reference in Solid Edge assemblies. Changes to the data won&#8217;t affect your Solid Edge project until you unfreeze the link, providing greater control over your design iterations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J<strong>oin the conversation<\/strong>\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these new features and enhancements in Solid Edge 2025, along with many more, were announced during our live premiere on October 23, 2024.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about what\u2019s new in the Solid Edge 2025 release, <a href=\"https:\/\/solidedge.siemens.com\/en\/solid-edge-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here.\u202f<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are\u202fa lot of\u202fways to\u202fhear\u202fwhat others are saying about the upcoming release\u202fand\u202fto\u202fconnect with\u202fother\u202fSolid Edge enthusiasts\u202fonline.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ways to join the conversation right now:\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep up with #SolidEdge2025\u202fon\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/solidedge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/SiemensSoftware\/playlists?view=50&amp;sort=dd&amp;shelf_id=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>,\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/siemenssoftware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>,\u202fand\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/company\/siemenssoftware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join our\u202fvibrant online\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/community.sw.siemens.com\/s\/topic\/0TO4O000000MihiWAC\/solid-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solid Edge Community<\/a>\u202fto connect and interact with other Solid Edge users.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a deep dive into everything new in Solid Edge 2025 with a series of blog posts focused on the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78793,"featured_media":17840,"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":[1,96,102],"tags":[11354,568],"industry":[],"product":[],"coauthors":[3086],"class_list":["post-17839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-tips-tricks","category-whats-new","tag-sheet-metal","tag-solid-edge"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/SE-section-in-NX.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/78793"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17839"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17839\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18144,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17839\/revisions\/18144"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17839"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17839"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=17839"},{"taxonomy":"product","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?post=17839"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=17839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}