2.6.2.2.  "In cylinder bore "

[Note]Note

Placement of a part in a cylindrical hole.

Placement takes place via the edge of a cylinder. All required placement conditions are created automatically.

The In cylinder bore [In Cylinder] method method is suitable, for example, for placing screws in bores or for placing a bearing on a shaft.

Initial situation:

As soon as you click on PARTdataManager or Seamless, click the Transfer to CAD [Export to CAD] the view switches to CAD and the PARTsolutions placement dialog opens.

The buttons below for the confirmation of the placement are still inactive. By clicking on , you can cancel the placement action.

The buttons below for the confirmation of the placement are still inactive. By clicking on The buttons below for the confirmation of the placement are still inactive. By clicking on , you can cancel the placement action., you can cancel the placement action.

  1. Click on the In cylinder bore [In Cylinder] button.

    -> The 3D view in the placement dialog now shows the possible connection points. (If several connection points are possible, corresponding information is displayed in the placement dialog)

    -> In the placement dialog on the Graphics tab page, you will find 3D images of the component or technical views (if available).

    Edge of a cylinder(s) selected

    Edge of a cylinder(s) selected

  2. Select an edge of the cylinder [Select a cylinder edge] (an element that clearly determines the placement position).

    Multiple placement optionally: Simply select several cylinder edges (depending on CAD with or without Ctrl key).

    [Note]Note

    Possibly CAD dialogs are displayed in addition, whereby the placement dialog becomes inactive.

  3. Click on Place once or Place multiple times [Place multiple] .

    If a pattern is recognized, a query is automatically issued as to whether the part should be inserted in the pattern.

    Place component [Place part]: Do you want to fill the pattern with instances? [Fill pattern with instances?]

    Place component [Place part]: Do you want to fill the pattern with instances? [Fill pattern with instances?]

    Select the desired option and confirm by clicking on Select [Choose].

    -> The bolt (or multiple) is placed in the hole.

    Head cap bolts are placed

    Head cap bolts are placed

    [Note]Note

    Possibly the insertion is already triggered by interaction with another dialog and is then omitted here.

  4. Optionally make further placements or close placement dialog

    Place multiple times [Place multiple] (and leave dialog open)
    Place once (and close dialog)
    Close dialog (without placement)