Chapter 3. 3Dfindit call from CAD

Table of Contents

3.1. Information on the interfaces offered in this PARTsolutions version
3.2. Integration of CAD integration
3.3. Function test of the PARTsolutions interface - activation / deactivation
3.4. CAD-specific menu commands and information
3.4.1. AutoCAD
3.4.1.1. Standard information
3.4.1.2. Additional information
3.4.1.2.1. Layer settings
3.4.1.2.2. Enhanced Attribute Editor
3.4.1.3. Administration
3.4.2. Catia V5 Macro
3.4.3. Creo Direct
3.4.3.1. Standard information
3.4.3.2. Additional information
3.4.3.2.1. Activating the PARTsolutions interface
3.4.3.2.2. Insert 3D - PARTsolutions Placement dialog
3.4.3.2.3. Replace
3.4.3.2.4. Adding parts to the PARTdataManager "Own parts " library
3.4.3.2.5. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
3.4.3.2.6. Export per Macro
3.4.3.3. Administration
3.4.4. Creo Parametric
3.4.4.1. Standard information
3.4.4.2. Additional information
3.4.4.2.1. Activating the PARTsolutions interface in Creo Parametric
3.4.4.2.2. Adjusting sketch accuracy
3.4.4.2.3. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
3.4.4.2.4. Set up export profile
3.4.4.3. Administration
3.4.5. Autodesk Fusion 360
3.4.5.1. Standard information
3.4.6. Inventor
3.4.6.1. Standard information
3.4.6.2. Additional information
3.4.6.2.1. PARTsolutions pool path
3.4.6.2.2. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
3.4.6.2.3. Transfer of textures
3.4.6.2.4. Export per Macro
3.4.6.2.5. Trouble-shooting
3.4.6.3. Administration
3.4.7. NX
3.4.7.1. Standard information
3.4.7.2. Additional information
3.4.7.2.1. First start
3.4.7.2.2. Insert 3D - Component placement
3.4.7.2.3. Mapping of thread standards
3.4.7.2.4. Blend feature
3.4.7.2.5. Pattern features
3.4.7.2.6. Add PARTsolutions commands to NX context menu
3.4.7.2.7. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
3.4.7.2.8. NX: Testing PARTsolutions parts in the Mechatronics Concept Designer
3.4.7.2.9. NX - Attributes: Units, category and Expression formula readable and optionally writable
3.4.7.2.10. Piping
3.4.7.3. Administration
3.4.8. Revit
3.4.8.1. Revit: Various export modes
3.4.8.2. Load IES files in RFA (lighting fixtures)
3.4.9. Solid Edge
3.4.9.1. Standard information
3.4.9.2. Additional information
3.4.9.2.1. Determine unit
3.4.9.2.2. User library
3.4.9.2.3. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
3.4.9.2.4. Troubleshooting
3.4.9.3. Administration
3.4.10. SolidWorks
3.4.10.1. Standard information
3.4.10.2. Additional information
3.4.10.2.1. Empty assembly
3.4.10.2.2. Export per Macro
3.4.10.2.3. Several SolidWorks versions in parallel operation
3.4.10.2.4. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
3.4.10.2.5. Troubleshooting
3.4.10.3. Administration
3.5. CAD comprehensive reference of all menu commands
3.5.1. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit"
3.5.2. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "Insert model"
3.5.3. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "PARTdataManager"
3.5.3.1. Placement
3.5.3.2. "In cylinder bore"
3.5.3.3. "On surface"
3.5.3.4. "Touching surfaces"
3.5.3.5. Insert model - pattern recognition
3.5.4. Insert model (2D) from the standard and purchased parts library
3.5.5. Open project
3.5.6. Replace
3.5.7. Insert repeatedly
3.5.8. Perform EOL analysis
3.5.9. Extras
3.5.9.1. Load PS2 file
3.5.9.2. Load PS3 file
3.5.9.3. Execute script
3.5.9.4. Release license
3.5.9.5. Settings
3.5.9.6. Event handling
3.5.10. Execute Geometric Search
3.5.11. Classify part
3.5.12. Partial search
3.5.12.1. Approach
3.5.12.2. Examples
3.5.12.2.1. Partial search: Search for a combination of planar surfaces and their relationship
3.5.12.2.2. Partial search: Search for a surface including inner contour with a complex shape
3.5.12.2.3. Partial search: pattern recognition
3.5.12.2.4. Partial search: Ignore cylinder length
3.5.12.2.5. Partial search: Find counterpart
3.5.12.2.6. Partial search: Search for a 3D text (character)
3.5.13. Own library
3.5.13.1. Record own part
3.5.14. Info CADENAS
3.5.14.1. Licenses
3.5.14.2. System info/Support
3.5.14.3. Help
3.5.14.4. About CADENAS PARTsolutions
3.6. CAD encompassing information
3.6.1. Unknown or not supported mates (tilt / swivel) are replaced by fixed mates