In a directory, call up the context menu command Analysis -> Create analysis [Create analysis...]... on a directory.

-> The respective dialog box is opened.

Create analysis " dialog box

Activate the "Suppliers [Suppliers] " method on the left.

-> On the right, now the setting options are shown.

Note Only activate ONE method per search run.

Perform the desired settings.

For example, under Threshold value in % [Threshold in %], select 90.

Activate the desired catalogs or subdirectories in the Search in the following catalogs [search in following directories] dialog area.

Detailed notes on the setting options can be found under Section 3.1.13.1.4, “Settings dialog for "Make-or-Buy ","Cost Mockup " and "Suppliers " ”.

Confirm with OK.

-> The analysis is started. You will be informed about the progress in the dialog box Ongoing report generation on the server [Running report generations on server].

Once the analysis is finished, the result is automatically displayed on its own tabbed page. The tab label is analogously to the stated name in the settings dialog.

All search parts in the selected directory are listed under Part selection. By clicking on a Plus sign, the comparison parts found are displayed under the respective search part. The percentage values for the comparison parts found indicate the geometric similarity to the search part.

Note The percentages at the search parts show the value of the best search result, so that you don't have to open the list and can see the result quality at a glance.

Under Structure you can filter the results on the right.