3.1. Information on the interfaces offered in this PARTsolutions version

[Note]Note

The interface functions are largely standardized for the various systems.

Integrations for the following CAD systems are offered via the installation routine:

Enterprise Setup -> Mechanical Integrations

Enterprise Setup -> Mechanical Integrations

  • AutoCAD

  • CATIA

  • Creo Parametric

  • Inventor

  • SOLIDWORKS

  • Solid Edge

  • NX

  • Creo Elements/Direct

  • Fusion 360

  • Bricscad

This chapter is divided into the following sections:

  • Section 3.2, “Integration of CAD integration”

  • Section 3.3, “Function test of the PARTsolutions interface - activation / deactivation”

  • Section 3.4, “CAD-specific menu commands and information”

    In this section, all CAD systems for which interfaces are currently available are listed in alphabetical order with their commands/menu items.

    The structure is as follows:

    1. Standard information

      The PARTsolutions menu of the respective interface is graphically illustrated and the individual menu items are links (see example below ).

      [Note]Note

      Click on a link to jump to the corresponding section at ???.

      Example:

      • Menu items "PARTsolutions"

        • Insert Model [Insert model]

        • 3Dfindit

        • PARTdataManager

        • Replace [Replace]

        • Repeats insert [Insert repeatedly]

        • project open [Open project]

      • Extras" menu items

        • PS3 file shop [Execute script]

        • Script execute [Execute Script]

        • license release [Release License]

        • Settings [Settings]

        • Event Handling [Event handling]

      • Search" [Search] menu items

        • Geometric Perform search [Execute Geometric Search]

        • Partial Perform search [Execute Partial Search]

        • results of the Show LIVEsearch [Display LIVEsearch results]

      • Own library [User library]" menu items

        • Record [Insert]

      • Info" menu items

        • licenses [Licenses]

        • System info/Support [System info/Support]

        • Help [Help]

        • info CADENAS [About CADENAS]

    2. Additional information

      Here you will find CAD-specific information.

      E.g. for placement dialogs or interface activation.

  • Section 3.5, “CAD comprehensive reference of all menu commands ”

    This section contains all menu commands across CAD.

    The exact wording in the chapter headings of the individual commands may differ slightly. Some CAD systems use a short text due to character limitations.