Manual search of the directory structures:

For example, select the sub-item Catalogs or Classifications and search the respective directory structure for the desired component.

Catalogs " selection

Selection "Classifications [Classifications] "

At the project icons (e.g. (component) or (assembly)^[8] recognize the project level.

As soon as you select a component with a project icon (e.g. (component part) or (assembly) by double-clicking, the interface switches to the parts view [Part view]. Detailed information on the parts view [Part view] can be found at Section 1.4, “ Part view ”.

You can find detailed information on the single tabbed pages under Section 1.3.4.13, “ Part selection via directory structures ”.

Automated searching of directory structures:

The full text search [Full-text search] is opened and activated by default when the program is opened (checkbox).

The other search methods are "hidden". You can open the advanced search methods area by clicking on the arrows to expand and collapse it. The default setting is collapsed.

Even in hidden state you can use the enhanced search methods. Simply click on the green Plus button and select a search method from the list.

-> The respective dialog with the respective setting options opens.

Used methods are shown with checkbox and icon. See following figure.

Topology search used and search methods collapsed

If the area of enhanced search methods is open then you can see the respective setting parameters in addition.

Topology search used and search methods expanded

With click on methods can be removed from the list.

Via checkbox methods can be activated or deactivated for a certain run.

You can find detailed information on the single search methods and additional options under Section 1.3.4, “ Search methods ”.

Search settings: save / load as template:

You can save time by using search templates, especially for complex settings:

On this see Section 1.3.5, “ Search templates: Save / load ”.