Training solutions are available for I-deas to NX Version Up customers (cont.)
To prepare end users to successfully operate in the Teamcenter Engineering data management environment, UGS has the following training course available:
NX Manager I-deas for Users – this 2-day instructor-led course introduces I-deas users to the NX Manager I-deas interface and to the concepts and procedures for working in the Teamcenter Engineering CAD environment to store and manage their data.
Note: This course is not intended for those involved in the release process or in product structure definition. Those users should attend Teamcenter Engineering Product Data Management training.
For customers that are ready to transition to Unigraphics NX 2, the following course is immediately available. The pacing and topics of this course have been carefully planned specifically for the existing I-deas user. The needs and requirements of the I-deas user have been reviewed with existing I-deas customers and fine-tuned by UGS I-deas experts.
I-deas to NX Version Up – this 5-day instructor-led course serves as the introduction to Unigraphics NX for the existing I-deas user, exploiting their existing knowledge of feature-based parametric modeling concepts so that they can quickly be productive. This course covers modeling, assemblies, and the basic elements of drafting, all operating in an NX Manager environment.
Upon completion of this course, I-deas users will have the ability to apply advanced concepts and techniques to create and modify parts, assemblies, and products in Unigraphics NX, leveraging their valuable I-deas experience.
Online I-deas to NX transition job aide available for NX 3
An invaluable new job aide for the I-deas user is shipping with the NX 3 release. Included with the NX 3 online documentation, the I-deas to NX Transition Help is a ‘road map’ designed to help experienced I-deas users transition to NX. It leverages the user’s I-deas knowledge as a starting point, comparing and contrasting I-deas and NX concepts and procedures. It’s organized into short, graphical topics to help users learn NX while they work, and is customizable for site specific needs. It provides the following:
- NX user interface, part, assembly, and drawing concepts
- Hands-on tutorial activity
- Mapping from I-deas icons to NX functions
- Data migration overview
- Glossary of terms
- Index to quickly locate topics
Resources available to assess customer training needs
A suite of evaluation tools and services are available from UGS Education Services to provide you with the resources to thoroughly assess, analyze, plan and implement successful training solutions. Many of our assessment tools can be customized to accommodate your specific needs.
- Training Advisors – these self-paced course advisors will provide users with a recommended list of training courses based upon their answers to a series of questions focused on the industry and role of the customer. Currently available for NX Designer, Drafter, Engineer, and NC Programmer roles, these advisors are available from our Learning Advantage Web site.
- Knowledge Assessments – both pre- and post-training assessments are available, allowing users to assess their product knowledge, skill levels, and training effectiveness. Available from our Learning Advantage Web site.
- Learning Tracks – in addition to the assessment options described above, we also provide learning track development paths that provide our customers with a visual roadmap of recommended training courses.
Please contact your UGS regional training manager for more information, visit the UGS Education Services Web site at http://training.ugs.com, or in North America call 1-800-955-0000, option 4.
