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3.5.6.  Replace
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3.5.6.  Replace

The following describes how to replace individual parts (standard parts, purchased parts or your own parts) with any alternative.

(In the following example, only the length of one screw is changed).

  1. Select the object to be replaced (or several objects) and click on Replace.

    Fig. from NX as an example (in principle identical in all CADs)

    Fig. from NX as an example (in principle identical in all CADs)

    -> The Select replacement mode query dialog appears.

    Select replacement mode

    Select replacement mode

    If the component to be replaced is part of a pattern, the selection options are slightly different.

    Select replacement mode

    Select replacement mode

  2. Select an option:

    • Replace selected instances (standard case)

      All instances of the pattern (patterns are recognized. In such a case, this option appears).

    • Replace all instances

      All components and assemblies in an assembly are searched, both upwards and downwards.

  3. Confirm with Select [Choose].

    -> The Open component project? dialog opens.

    Open component project?

    Open component project?

  4. Select an option:

    • Open component project

    • Do not open component project [Don't open component project]

    Wenn die Anzeige des Dialogs in Zukunft unterbleiben soll, aktivieren Sie Remember my selection [Remember my choice].[12]

  5. Confirm with Select [Choose].

    -> The Select application [Choose Application] dialog opens.

    [Note]Note

    The prompt only appears if no application has been opened or both are open.

  6. Select an option:

    • ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit Enterprise

    • PARTdataManager

  7. Confirm with Select [Choose].

    -> The corresponding application is opened.

  8. Select the object that is to replace the original one.

  9. Click on the corresponding button.

    "Export to CAD" button in 3Dfindit

    "Export to CAD" button in 3Dfindit

    "Transfer to CAD... [Transfer to CAD...]" button in PARTdataManager

    "Transfer to CAD... [Transfer to CAD...]" button in PARTdataManager

    -> The view switches back to the CAD system and the component(s) are replaced immediately without further inquiry.

    Component replaced

    Component replaced



[12] As soon as you make the activation, a corresponding entry is made under $CADENAS_USER/if<cadname>.cfg.

[Interface]
Replace_QueryOpenProject={0,1}  
Replace_OpenProject={0,1}

  • Replace_QueryOpenProject: Determines whether the dialog is displayed.

  • Replace_OpenProject: Determines what to do if the dialog is not displayed becomes.

Missing entry corresponds to value = 1.

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