Dynamo BIM vs. NX CAD

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dynamo BIM
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Dynamo is an open-source software platform for computational design and building information modeling (BIM). Through a visual interface, construct logic routines to smooth and automate workflows, find optimum solutions, and sift through design options. The commercial product Dynamo Studio is discontinued and will be excluded from Autodesk's suite of products (capabilities of Dynamo Studio now appear as part of Revit itself). However, Dynamo’s open-source version still works with Autodesk Revit…N/A
NX CAD
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Siemens NX software is an integrated product design solution that helps deliver products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions that enable companies to realize the value of the digital twin.N/A
Pricing
Dynamo BIMNX CAD
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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Dynamo BIMNX CAD
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Dynamo BIMNX CAD
Features
Dynamo BIMNX CAD
Computer-Aided Design Software
Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
Dynamo BIM
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Ratings
NX CAD
7.6
Ratings
7% above category average
3D Modeling00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
2D Drafting00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings5.90 Ratings
Parametric Design00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings7.60 Ratings
Assembly Design00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Customization and Extensions00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
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User Ratings
Dynamo BIMNX CAD
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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8.1
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Likelihood to Renew
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8.5
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Usability
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7.3
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Support Rating
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7.3
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Implementation Rating
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7.4
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User Testimonials
Dynamo BIMNX CAD
Likelihood to Recommend
Dynamo is the main tool for making BIM automation very well . By using Dyanmo our work take less time to complete. After correct Dynamo script applying in Revit most of the time work take less time to complete in a smart way . I think coding and Dyanmo will make a better combination in BIM field.
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NX CAD is very good when it comes to three dimensional modelling and rendering and visualization. Furthermore, the export to jt function together with import into other Siemens software packages, such as Teamcenter, is a major reason why I am using NX. However, it can be a little more computationally expensive compare to other CAD packages.
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Pros
  • I create a Dyanmo script for placing a light family in all over model in a single click with maintaining a standard.
  • I can create a Dyanmo script for PDF creation of my all 2d sheets .
  • I can create a Dyanmo script to cut my whole pipe in a standard pipe length in a single click .
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  • Seamless interaction across multiple departments.
  • The software allows you to create a very high level of control and organization within your engineering staff. This reduces the companies mistakes and maximizes productivity.
  • The software makes it very easy to track your product through every phase of the production cycle.
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Cons
  • For making a dyanmo script we should do alot of work and I think this news to be smart.
  • Dyanmo with navisworks is require
  • Dynamo free tutorial is to be shared by company.
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  • Keeping the colors of surfaces if volume bodies are linked
  • Show and keep symbolic threads
  • For me, I miss more information why a surface can't be deleted or a radius is not possible. And maybe a solution, how could it look like, if NX CAD adds a new surface.
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Likelihood to Renew
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It works very well for our organization. It has made us much more productive.
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Usability
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Siemens NX CAD has been has been simple in design & user interface. It is best among the competitors. It can develop heavy models & designs with very ease. It has Layers options for arranging multiple assemblies in the same file. It does not require heavy system investment & works fine on professional PCs
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Support Rating
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NX CAD version is going out of support after only 12 months. Changes will not be implemented after 12 months from prodcution
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Implementation Rating
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Need more clear training
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Alternatives Considered
I think Dyanmo is a basic to advance version of automation in BIM Industry so we choose Dynamo against any other software. Many of our people knows about the software so training of this software is become easy for organisation. On YouTube we have found many videos about Dyanmo. Most important it take less money and save very much time of our employees.
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I like NX CAD modelling features and drafting tool bars which helps in accomplishing the task in minimum steps. The available tools precisely generate the splines and complex geometries as required. There is perfect integration between NX CAD and NX CAM modules with less data loss. Better graphical interface and simplified commands makes NX CAD a better software then others.
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Return on Investment
  • Positive impact is it will save our employees time to do his job
  • It will create an automation in BIM industry
  • Not take too much money for licence
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  • Through API implementation we have created some CAD Automation tool that saved us about 100h to create specific 3D geometry
  • Teamcenter integration leverage quality of 3D geometry because avoid any situation of duplicated version of same Item that can take lot of hours to verify the correct version
  • Possibility to integrate different 3D format allow to earlier detect possible impact of wrong geometry
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ScreenShots

NX CAD Screenshots

Screenshot of NX technology can generate multiple design options. (It's like having an extra employee dedicated to "trying out" different designs.) Then Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) can be used to generate the part.Screenshot of Studies show an inordinate amount of time can be spent by designers as they look for previous or similar parts. The software can search for similarly-shaped parts.Screenshot of NX has the ability to validate a part (or assembly) and its adherence to standards, collisions, and manufacturability.Screenshot of Virtual inspection and mark up full sized assemblies.Screenshot of a rendering created from the actual product design. Notice the lighting and surface realism.