MultiCAD processes

MultiCAD is a process where a model is maintained in one CAD system, but is displayed in the other, often using JT files. MultiCAD is not a migration process, but is often used during the transition. If you want to continue designing some models in the originating CAD system and display them in NX assemblies, the recommended workflow is to use JT files to view them in NX. After the migration, the ownership of the master model changes to NX. At subsequent item revisions, the JT file could be generated in NX and shared in the other direction. JT files are not converted to migrated datasets. Although it is possible to use JT files as NX part files, this is not recommended because when the part is migrated, there is no associativity between the JT file from the previous item revision and the migrated NX dataset in the next item revision. Also, using JT files as a method of migration does not migrate features, and does not enforce an orderly migration process.