Siemens at UCI Engineering
Thank you Siemens Corporation for granting software to UCI Engineering.
Siemens at HSSOE Computer Labs
Siemens Software is installed in all HSSOE instructional computer labs including ECT 123, MSTB 224, ET 201, and ET 204. These labs are available to all UCI Engineering undergraduate and graduate students.
The following packages are available for download and are installed in HSSOE instructional labs:
NX - 2306
SolidEdge - 2023.2210 - DOES NOT WORK DUE TO LICENSE ISSUE
StarCCM - 18.04
SimCenter 3D - 2206
Fibersim - I no longer see a download for Fibersim. Perhaps it's built into NX.
FEMAP - 2306
Amesim - 2304
HEEDS - 2022.1
Simcenter Tire - 2306
Battery Design Center - 2306
LMS Imagine lab - Does not work in labs (java compatibility issue) but available for download
Xcelerator Academy
Access to Siemens Xcelerator Academy:
How to register:
1. Go to URL: https://training.plm.automation.siemens.com/mytraining/selfreg.cfm?entcode=7r3oKm
2. Login with your Siemens Account, or Create a new account using your uci.edu email address.
New accounts will need to be activated from webtech.plm@siemens.com email.
3. Complete your registration and confirm any account changes.
4. Check your email inbox (and also spam) for a message titled “Welcome to Xcelerator Academy” from XceleratorAcademy.sisw@siemens.com which will confirm your access.
5. To begin viewing On-Demand content, go to
Using a Voucher to Register for a Certification Exam
Use this form to obtain a voucher for Siemens certification exams
Student Support
If you need help, please try the following:
NX Certification
Resources for NX Certification
Engineering Design with NX Curriculum Package
NX for Engineering Design is curriculum created by Dr. Ming Leu, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Based on NX Student Edition version NX 1926
Contains links to more than 40 YouTube videos.
Based on older versions of NX but still useful
Siemens NX
What's NX?
Siemens NX is CAD/CAM software, formerly Unigraphics
Use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
Siemens NX Installation
1) Download software and unpack it
2) If you are off campus or using UCI Wi-Fi , connect to Campus VPN
3) Right-click on Launch.exe inside the installation folder. Select "Run as Administrator".
4) Select Install NX
5) License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
6) After installation use the “Siemens Licensing Tool” to enter the license server.
This is usually under Windows Start Menu - Siemens NX - Licensing Tool
Check the "Environment Settings"
System Variables:
SALT_LICENSE_SERVER
29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
7) Check the Bundle settings - you can select two bundles at a time but all are included with our license.
8) IMPORTANT: Open NX and select bundles. Go to File - Utilities - Bundle Settings
9) Additional installation instructions are located in the installation .zip file.
Solid Edge - NOT WORKING DUE TO LICENSE INCOMPATIBILITY
What's Solid Edge?
Solid Edge is 3D CAD, parametric feature and synchronous technology solid modeling software.
License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Solid Edge Installation
1) Right-click on installer and select "Run as Administrator".
2) Enter your name and organization.
3) Select where you want to install it.
4) You'll see something like this image:
3) After installation you'll be prompted to enter a license server when you start the software
4) Enter the license server
License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Solid Edge Benefits
One of the main benefits of Solid Edge is that it uses synchronous technology vs history based.
- Unique to Siemens, synchronous technology combines the benefits of direct modeling and parametric design into one solution. You can work directly with design geometry and make changes instantly, while still maintaining control through an organized feature tree. This makes it easier to implement late stage design changes, modify imported 3D CAD, and edit multiple assemblies simultaneously – just to name a few common design challenges this technology helps to solve.
StarCCM+
What's StarCCM+ ?
StarCCM is a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software
Note: use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Siemens StarCCM+ Installation
1) Download StarCCM+ and unzip it.
2) If you are off campus or using UCI Wi-Fi then connect to Campus VPN
3) Before installation, create a System Environment variable.
Right Click on “My Computer” or “This PC” select Properties.
Select Advanced System Settings
Click the Advanced Tab, then Environment Variables.
Under System Variables, Click New and type the following for Variable Name & Value
System Variable Name: SALT_LICENSE_SERVER
System Variable Value: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
4) Right Click and select "Run as Administrator" on the the following installer located in the unzipped StarCCM+ folder:
STAR-CCM+_CadClients18.04.008_01_win64_clang11.1vc14.2.bat
5) Choose Advanced Installation, Next
6) For path, use one without spaces
7) For Components use this;
8) Select the option to access a network license server
9) For Flexnet client Configuration, input the license server
10) Choose additional tasks to install here:
11) Complete Installation
12) Run a process to test connection to license server.
13) Go to File - New
14) The license server should read: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
IMPORTANT: If a different license server shows up you need to change it.
Select a different option in the license box until you can edit the server.
15) After you edit the server, change the License box back to "Default". Click OK.
15) After you click OK, the software will check out a license. You should see a confirmation. You might see an error message. Usually you should be okay as long as you see the confirmation you got a license.
Simcenter 3D
What's Simcenter 3D?
Simcenter 3D is a complete solution for modeling nonlinear and transient heat transfer phenomena
Note: use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Use UCI VPN to obtain a license from UCI Wi-Fi or off-campus
Simcenter Installation
1) Download the software and unpack it
2) Right-click on Launch.exe inside the installation folder. Select "Run as Administrator."
3) Click on "Install Simcenter 3D".
4) Input license server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Fibersim - NOTE: NO SEPARATE DOWNLOAD FOR CURRENT VERSION
Note: use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Specific versions of Fibersim work with specific versions of NX. Both versions must be compatible.
Fibersim is accessed within NX
Start NX and create a new model. Fibersim appears on the menu ribbon.
Fibersim installation
1) (Under construction)
Fibersim configuration
1) Open the licensing "Tool-Licensing Tool" located in the Windows - Siemens NX start menu.
There are many "Tool-Licensing Tool" utilities for Siemens.
Make sure you select the one for Siemens NX
2) Select Fibersim as one of the bundles.
3) If you don't see Fibersim or if you get an error, look at Environment Settings to make sure NX has a license.
FEMAP
What's FEMAP?
FEMAP is advanced simulation pre- and post-processor for creating and editing finite element models of complex products
Note: use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
License server: 27000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
FEMAP installation
Download and unpack.
Right-click on setup.exe and select "Run as Administrator".
Accept the license agreement
Respond to the FEMAP Product Excellence Program notice
Choose the installation path
Select the features you want to install.
Do not select the FLEXLM license manager
7. Select the language.
8. Select Network Client-FLEXlm for the setup type
7) Click install
8) Choose Scratch directory
9) IMPORTANT!!! Do this in order to connect to the license server: add a System Variable.
Go to System Properties (Right click on This PC and select Properties), click on the Advanced tab, then Environment Variables. Click on System Variables, New.
Add the following information:
10) FEMAP is installed. You should be able to start the software.
Amesim
What's Amesim?
AMESIM is commercial simulation software for the modeling and analysis of multi-domain systems
Note: use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
License server: 5053@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Get the activation code
Amesim Installation
When you get to this step, use the information in the activation file
RcTech / HEEDS
What is HEEDS?
HEEDS is powerful design space exploration and optimization software interfacing with CAD and CAE tools to drive product innovation
Note: use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Use UCI VPN to obtain a license from UCI Wi-Fi or off-campus
Simcenter Tire
What's Simcenter Tire?
Simcenter Tire is tire modeling for vehicle performance simulation.
Note: use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Note: This software is installed in the labs but I have not tested it.
It appears complicated and I do not know how to use it.
Simcenter Battery Design Studio
What's Battery Design Studio?
Simcenter BDS supports engineers in digitally validate Li-ion cell design thanks to details geometrical cell specifications and cell performance simulation
Note: use your UCI Google Account to authenticate
License server: 29000@license-siemens.eng.uci.edu
Prerequisites for Student Training
Please complete the following steps BEFORE attending NX training at the Engineering Student Conference. The trainers will be unable to assist with installation issues at the conference.
STEP 1: Please go to the links above to obtain the installation files for STAR-CCM+ and NX.
STEP 2: We require that you install and test the software by opening a new file before the session since Siemens will not have time to troubleshoot licensing issues during the session.
STEP 3: Please self-register for NX E-Learning using instructions (How to self-register for a Learning Advantage Membership)
STEP 4: We also require that if you plan to attend the NX session that you have a basic understanding of the software. Please complete the first e-learning sections up through the sections showing how to build parts before the class.
The NX session will be focused on helping users who have completed this content and are building their CAD for the conference.