Change a size, material, capacity or standard. CitiusKBE custom Siemens NX plug-ins regenerate the entire 3D model, update drawings, refresh the BOM and propagate PLM attributes, every time, without rework.
Input-driven 3D model updates are a CAD customization approach where a single set of engineering inputs drives the entire model, its features, its drawings and its PLM attributes. Change the inputs, the model regenerates. No rebuilding, no rework, no lost design intent. CitiusKBE builds the custom Siemens NX plug-in that makes this possible for your product lines, your standards and your PLM environment.
When an engineer updates input parameters inside a CitiusKBE plug-in, the effect cascades across every connected output, keeping your CAD and PLM environment in perfect sync.
A direct look at what your design teams experience before and after a CitiusKBE input-driven update engagement.
Every input-driven update engagement delivers a custom Siemens NX plug-in with a defined set of capabilities, tailored to your product architecture, standards and PLM environment.
A dialog built into your NX toolbar where engineers enter or select the parameters that drive the model. No command-line or scripting required.
Each input is mapped to the correct features, dimensions and sub-assemblies so changes propagate exactly where they should, and nowhere they shouldn't.
Invalid input combinations are blocked before regeneration. The plug-in enforces your engineering standards and manufacturing constraints automatically.
Multi-level assemblies, skeleton models and large structures regenerate intelligently. Only affected components rebuild, preserving performance.
Every associated drawing view, dimension, table and BOM row updates in lockstep with the 3D model, eliminating documentation drift.
Part numbers, attributes, revision and release data flow into Teamcenter automatically, so every output lands in PLM clean and traceable.
When an engineer submits a parameter change inside a CitiusKBE plug-in, a four-stage update cycle runs automatically. The engineer sees the outcome, not the mechanics.
Every input change runs through validation, regeneration, documentation sync and PLM propagation, so design teams get updated outputs they can release immediately.
Indicative outcomes from global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers who deploy CitiusKBE input-driven update plug-ins in their Siemens NX environment.
CitiusKBE maps input parameters during the discovery phase. These are the categories we most often encode into custom Siemens NX plug-ins for global engineering teams.
| Input Category | Typical Examples | What It Drives in the Model | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geometric Size | Length, diameter, height, span | Core geometry dimensions and proportional features | High |
| Material Selection | MS, SS 304, SS 316, alloy grades | Wall thickness, tolerance, attribute values | High |
| Performance Rating | Pressure class, load, capacity, flow rate | Structural features, reinforcements, nozzle sizes | High |
| Standards Profile | ASME, ISO, DIN, company standard | Feature dimensions, drafting format, BOM attributes | High |
| Configuration Options | Mounting style, finish, orientation | Optional features, variant geometry, accessory mounts | Medium |
| Customer Profile | End customer, region, project code | Customer-specific templates, title blocks, attributes | Medium |
| Environmental Conditions | Temperature, corrosion class, seismic zone | Wall thickness rules, material upgrades, reinforcements | Medium |
A CitiusKBE input-driven update plug-in changes the working reality for every stakeholder involved in engineering change, design iteration and release management.
Handle spec changes and engineering change orders with minimal team disruption. Capacity recovered for strategic design work.
Predictable change turnaround times. Consistent output quality across every update cycle and every team member.
Escape the tedium of manual update propagation. Focus on engineering problems that actually need creative thinking.
Every release arrives with complete, consistent attributes. Fewer ECO loops, faster approvals, cleaner PLM data.
Input-driven updates work best when combined with parametric modeling, rule-based geometry and PLM integration. Explore the connected capabilities that compound the value of a CitiusKBE engagement.
The questions engineering leaders, CAD administrators and design managers raise most often when scoping an input-driven update engagement with CitiusKBE.
Input-driven 3D model updates are a CAD customization approach where engineering teams change a defined set of input parameters, and a custom plug-in regenerates the entire model, associated drawings and BOM automatically. One change propagates across all outputs consistently.
Standard parametric modeling updates geometry when parameters change, but validation, drawing updates and compliance checks often remain manual. CitiusKBE input-driven plug-ins automate the entire update cycle end to end, including rules, validation and documentation.
Yes. CitiusKBE input-driven update plug-ins handle multi-level assemblies, skeleton-driven designs and large Siemens NX structures. The plug-in preserves relationships between components and regenerates only affected geometry for performance.
Common inputs include product size, material grade, capacity, pressure class, customer-specific standards, mounting options, load conditions and performance specifications. CitiusKBE maps your actual inputs during the discovery phase.
Yes. Input-driven updates include PLM metadata propagation so part numbers, attributes, revisions and release data flow into Teamcenter automatically, keeping your PLM environment in sync with every model change.
A typical first-phase engagement covering one product family runs 10 to 16 weeks from discovery to rollout. Subsequent phases extend coverage to additional product lines or input parameter sets.
You own it fully. CitiusKBE ships the plug-in as a deployable toolkit licensed to your organization, with complete documentation and training so your CAD administrators can maintain and extend it as your products evolve.