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Prepare a graphic for use in NX

You can prepare graphics for use in NX without having to use the graphics builder.

Procedure

  1. Click Manufacturing Resource Library on the Manufacturing Resource Library (MRL) dashboard Launcher or Navigation Bar.

  2. Select or open a resource on the MRL dashboard work area.

  3. Select the Classification tab.

  4. Select More commands →Manage →Prepare Graphics for NX on the primary toolbar.

  5. In the Prepare Graphics for NX dialog box, select the template in Template Part:, and optionally, select the Open in NX check box to open and complete importing the graphic in NX.

Note After preparing the graphic in Active Workspace, you must then use NX to complete the graphic creation process. For more information, see Managing tool assemblies between Manufacturing Resource Library and NX.

  1. Click Create.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.xid1899608/xid2304248 · retrieved 2026-07-11