Gen NX provides various menu systems and windows to pursue the user-friendly work space optimized to Windows environment. In addition, it provides supplemental windows such as Tree Menu and Task Menu, and a Toolbar that can be customized by the user.
Fig. Gen NX Framework
Model Window
This is the working window where modeling and post-processing are performed using the various GUI features of Gen NX.
Multiple Model Windows can be displayed. Since Model Windows are independent of each other, different coordinate systems can be assigned to each Model Window for modeling. In addition, since each Model Window receives the data from the same database, the work done in a certain Model Window is reflected in each and every Model Window.
When the program is executed, the Start Page links to the MIDAS website (www.MidasUser.com).
Main Menu
Main Menu accommodates all the commands and shortcut keys that are required for operating Gen NX.
Tree Menu
A series of work processes, from modeling to analysis, design and generation of calculation sheets, is listed systematically. The Tree Menu guides the required procedure and invokes the relevant dialog box so that even a beginner, as well as an expert, can efficiently perform the work without an error.
For more details, refer to GUI Information > Tree Menu.
Tree Menu 2
Simultaneously used with Tree menu, Work tree and Group information can be examined more conveniently. In addition, it boosts the efficiency by providing element and boundary input dialog box with Work tree simultaneously.
Toolbar
Gen NX provides the Icon Menu symbolizing each function, which allows easy access to the frequently used menus. Moreover, similar types of Icon Menus are grouped by tabs (Tabbed Toolbar). This allows the user to correctly identify the Icon Menu with ease.
Task Pane
Similar types of Icon Menus are grouped by tabs (Tabbed Toolbar). This allows the user to correctly identify the Icon Menu with ease. The Task Pane displays the work procedure for advanced analysis functions and description of input items, so as to enable the user to work with ease.
For more details, refer to GUI Information > Task Pane.
Context Menu
Simply right-click the mouse over the Model Window or Works Tree to invoke the Context Menu, such as the relevant functions and frequently used functions, depending upon the work situation, selected entities and click location.
Table Window
Table Window generates various input data and analysis results in a spreadsheet format table, which is similar to MS-Excel.
In the Table Window, it is possible to edit, add, search and sort data. In addition, graph plotting is possible within Gen NX and the table is compatible with most commercial spreadsheet programs, including MS-Excel.
Massage Window
Various information and warning or error messages, which are useful for modeling and analysis, are displayed.
Status Bar
In the Status Bar, check the coordinates as per each coordinate system, unit system, select filtering option, element snap location control, etc., which will increase the work efficiency.
Fig. Status Bar
Coordinate
Display the coordinates of the mouse cursor in the Model Window.
Unit Change
Set the unit system or change the unit system currently in use.
Zoom Fix for Stage
While fixing the shape shown in the Model View, activate the model for each construction stage.
Active Fix
While fixing the Model View of the activated elements, verify each construction stage analysis result.
'Active Fix' is activated only when the construction stage analysis is completed.
Select Filter
When using Graphic Selection for linear elements, only the elements parallel to the Global axis or plane opted for filtering are selected.
1. Select the desired axis or plane from the 'Select Filter' field.
2. Use Graphic Selection (Single, Window, Polygon, Intersect Line, Plane, Volume, All) to select or unselect linear elements.
3. From the selected linear elements, only the elements satisfying the Filter conditions will be selected or unselected.
Plate and solid elements cannot be filtered.
The Filter options can be applied to the following ranges:
none
Do not apply Filter.
x
Linear elements parallel to GCS (UCS) x-axis
y
Linear elements parallel to GCS (UCS) y-axis
z
Linear elements parallel to GCS (UCS) z-axis
xy
Linear elements parallel to GCS (UCS) x-y plane
yz
Linear elements parallel to GCS (UCS) y-z plane
xz
Linear elements parallel to GCS (UCS) x-z plane
If Specified Selection (Select Identity-Nodes, Select Identity-Elements, Group Selection, Select Previous, Select Recent Entities) is used, Filter does not work when selecting the entities. In such a case, assign entities first and click Filtering in the Status Bar to select the elements corresponding to the Filter conditions.
Dynamic Query
Display the basic attributes related to a node or an element snapped in the Model Window in a Bubble Tip.
Element Snap
Element Snap Location Control: Control particular snap positions of element.
For example, if the trisection of an element is snapped, click and assign 1/3.
This function can be extremely useful, for example, when generating sub-beams connected to existing girders.
Tree Menu, Task Pane and Message Window can be placed anywhere in the Gen NX Window (Floating function), and can be shown or hidden by selecting 'Auto Hide' and 'Hide'.