Grasshopper with CIVIL NX for Beginners

The course covers an introduction to the Midas API and Grasshopper, key Grasshopper components with examples, and the process of creating a frame structure in Civil NX using Grasshopper.

Beginner 75 Engineers enrolled
Created by Midas Academy Last updated Wed, 08-Oct-2025 English
What will I learn?
  • The user will understand the basics of Grasshopper, along with how to connect Midas Civil NX with Grasshopper. They will also learn how to use the Midas Grasshopper plugin for parametric modeling and to automate various tasks, thereby enhancing their workflow.

Curriculum for this course
22 Lessons 01:05:12 Hours
Introduction
4 Lessons 00:04:39 Hours
  • Introduction 00:01:55
  • Course Certification 00:00:35
  • Course Content 00:00:53
  • Introduction to Midas API 00:01:16
  • Introduction to Grasshopper 00:00:58
  • Initial Set up in grasshopper 00:02:12
  • How to create Line In Grasshopper? 00:08:58
  • How to Divide Line? 00:04:08
  • Grasshopper math components 00:06:00
  • Frame Structure 00:01:17
  • Geometry Creation in Grasshopper 00:09:05
  • Connect Civil NX with Grasshopper 00:01:53
  • Define Material 00:02:50
  • Define Section 00:04:17
  • Grouping in Grasshopper 00:01:23
  • Frame Creation in Civil NX 00:03:16
  • Define Support 00:03:04
  • Define Load Case 00:02:18
  • Apply Load 00:05:07
  • Perform Analysis 00:03:47
  • Task for certificate
  • Assessment Q & A 00:00:00
Requirements
  • Basic understanding of CIVIL NX.
Description

Learn how to connect Grasshopper with Civil NX

Understanding key Grasshopper components for geometry creation

Creating geometry in Civil NX using Grasshopper

Utilizing the Midas Grasshopper plugin

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Training license

After you Start the Lesson, from "My Courses" follow the Step below to obtain the Training License:


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Course completion certificate

1) Complete Assessment Quiz Q & A 

2) Task: Follow Tutorial & Upload .mcb File  

3) Download Certificate 

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About the instructor
  • 40 Courses
Midas Academy

Vishal has expertise in the structural analysis and design of bridges and buildings and has assisted a wide range of MIDAS users, including government bodies and private organizations. In addition, he specializes in automation-driven solutions using the MIDAS API, and has worked extensively with tools such as Grasshopper, Python, and Excel VBA to streamline and improve engineering workflows. During his time at MIDAS, he has collaborated with engineers and clients across the UK, Europe, India, the US, and Australia, gaining solid experience in working on global projects.

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