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Is it possible to open an I-DEAS .xpk file in NX?

Solution

The NX1899 series is the last Native NX version that allows a 'File-->Open' with the *.xpk file type out of the box.

Starting with NX1926, you must enable a Feature Toggle (Architecture_EnableOpenImportXPK) to access this option under 'File-->Open'.

  1. In NX, select 'File-->Utilities-->Feature Toggles' (also known as 'Early Access Feature').

  2. Set the Feature Toggle (Architecture_EnableOpenImportXPK) state to: On

In the 'State' cell, select 'MB3-->On'.

  1. Confirm the dialog.

  2. Restart NX.

Notes

In NX2007, the option was removed entirely. For NX2007 and later, it is recommended to use CMM to migrate I-deas data to NX.

Source: https://support.sw.siemens.com/en-US/knowledge-base/PL8839887 · retrieved 2026-10-02