NX Layout is an easy-to-use 2D concept design solution for NX, which is integrated with a common user interface in proven technology. It enhances 2D conceptual design with the use of intelligent, designcentric, re-usable objects called 2D components. Automatically creating an assembly based on a layout accelerates the product design phase by allowing you to explore concepts in 2D, and iterate and transfer it to 3D. Since it eliminates the need to maintain multiple systems to solve 2D design requirements, NX Layout also reduces the cost of training, maintenance and implementation.