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eCATALOGsolutions - Manual

CADENAS GmbH

Edition V12.10, 03/2025

Copyright © 1992-2025

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CADENAS, PARTsolutions, PARTdataManager, PARTshaft, PARTconnection, eCATALOGsolutions, PARTdesigner, PARTconfigurator, PARTdxfconverter, PARTlanguage, PARTident, PARTeditor, PARTproject, PARTmedia, Visual Configurator, PARTserver, PDMsolutions, PARTwarehouse, PARTdataCenter are trademarks of CADENAS GmbH, Augsburg. All further brand names, company names or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their rightful owners.

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E-Mail
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E-Mail
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E-Mail-support
E-Mail
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E-Mail
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Japan
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Table of Contents

Preface
1. eCATALOGsolutions - The concept
2. Create electronic product catalog - Overview
3. Guidelines / Most important - CADENAS Design Manual (CDM)
3.1. Introduction
3.2. General rules
3.2.1. Naming of catalogs (physical name - display name)
3.2.2. Definition of the catalog company key (license key)
3.2.3. Renaming of existing catalogs
3.2.4. Use of PARTproject QA SVN
3.2.5. Folder Structure of catalog in PARTproject
3.2.6. Copy projects
3.2.7. Translation of catalog / Default column
3.2.8. Variable naming
3.2.9. Variable description
3.2.10. Preview Pictures in Folder Structure
3.2.11. Create document project
3.2.12. Pictograms in table
3.2.13. No units in table
3.2.14. Technical Previews (PRA)
3.2.15. Classification by Category / Alphabet / Country
3.2.16. Enter keywords for full text search
3.2.17. Automatic Classification of standardized Parts
3.2.18. Special labeling of catalog with icons
3.2.19. Copyright Project
3.2.20. Set Up Tag Cloud Exclusion
3.2.21. Classification according to CNSORDERNO / CNSTYPECODE
3.2.22. Verify ECAD classification
3.2.23. Release Notes
3.2.24. Materials
3.2.25. Render attributes
3.2.26. Add bevel/rounding... with the blend feature
3.2.27. Quick & Simple catalogs
3.2.28. Creative Commons license for export formats
3.3. Quality
3.3.1. Quality Demand
3.3.2. Software Training
3.3.3. Specification Workshop
3.3.4. Creation of Pilot Parts
3.3.5. Use of PARTproject QA SVN
3.3.6. Manual Test Instances
3.3.7. Standardized Check Protocols
3.3.8. Electronic Test Run (TestMeta)
3.3.9. Release by the Contractor
3.3.10. Administrative Final-Checking
3.3.11. CIP Release Check
3.3.12. Innovation Workshop
3.3.13. QA Seal
3.3.14. QA Workflow
3.4. ERP
3.4.1. Identification type
3.4.2. Check ERP mapping (Add ERP mapping... and Edit ERP mapping...)
3.4.2.1. Change of folder structure, project names and paths
3.4.2.2. Deletion of projects
3.4.2.3. Change and new creation of tables
3.4.2.4. Rename of value range variables
3.4.2.5. Change of value range contents
3.4.2.6. Value range variable with naming
3.4.2.7. Change of NBs
3.5. Modeling guideline for BIM
3.5.1. Preamble
3.5.2. General
3.5.2.1. Modeling Single Parts
3.5.2.2. Modeling Assemblies
3.5.2.3. LOG (formerly called "LOD")
3.5.2.4. Symbole
3.5.2.4.1. Datenanreicherung
3.5.2.4.2. Symbole als Anhänge
3.5.2.4.3. Symbole als weitere Ansichten
3.5.2.4.4. Klassifikation für den Export
3.5.2.4.5. CNS_DOC_CNSURI - Erläuterung
3.5.2.4.6. Verschiedene Symbole in unterschiedlichen Ansichten (nicht Standard)
3.5.2.5. Connection Points
3.5.2.6. Sample objects
3.5.2.7. Problematic geometrical structures
3.5.2.8. Classification (General)
3.5.3. Regular Bodies for VDI Models
3.5.4. Revit
3.5.4.1. Revit: Various points
3.5.4.2. Revit: Classification
3.5.4.2.1. Revit Family Template
3.5.4.2.1.1. Revit: Load IES files in RFA (lighting fixtures)
3.5.4.2.1.2. Revit: Roof window
3.5.4.2.1.2.1. Connection point
3.5.4.2.1.2.2. Classify with Revit family template
3.5.4.2.2. Placement
3.5.4.2.2.1. Visualize coordinate axes of connection point
3.5.4.2.2.2. Placement: Important rules
3.5.4.2.2.3. Orientation of connection point - Examples
3.5.4.2.2.4. Classify placement connection point
3.5.4.2.2.5. Create connection point for add-on components
3.5.4.2.3. Shared Parameters
3.5.4.2.3.1. What is the meaning of Shared Parameters in Revit?
3.5.4.2.3.2. Different mapping methods
3.5.4.2.3.3. Revit neutral Shared Parameters
3.5.4.2.3.4. VDI 3805 attributes shared parameters
3.5.4.2.3.5. FCSI attributes shared parameters
3.5.4.2.4. Classify accessory parts
3.5.4.2.5. Classify - Example
3.5.4.2.5.1. Set class and attributes
3.5.4.2.5.2. Classify placement connection point
3.5.4.2.5.3. Export for testing the classification
3.5.4.3. Revit: PARTsolutions Assembly Logic Mirrored in Nested Families
3.5.4.4. Revit: Various export modes
3.5.4.5. Export with PART4CAD BIM
3.5.4.6. Correction of the direction of the BIM connection points
3.5.5. Other CAD systems (ARCHICAD, Allplan)
3.5.5.1. ARCHICAD
3.5.5.2. Allplan
3.6. Simulation
3.6.1. General
3.6.2. Supported Systems
3.6.3. Simulation - Specification for Mechatronics Concept Designer (MCD)
3.6.3.1. Rotative and linear simulation (MCD)
3.6.3.1.1. Example for a linear simulation with a FESTO ADN compact cylinder
3.6.3.1.2. Example for a rotative simulation with an AFAG RE-50 rotary module
3.6.3.1.3. Test the simulation in the Mechatronics Concept Designer
3.6.3.2. Simulation for Sensors and Conveyor belts (MCD)
3.6.3.2.1. Conveyor belts
3.6.3.2.2. Sensors
3.6.3.3. Limits of joints (MCD)
3.7. Electrical Engineering and Electronics
3.7.1. General
3.7.2. Article data Multi CAE – Depending on product type
3.8. Plant Design
3.8.1. General
3.8.2. Supported Systems
3.8.3. Characteristics
3.9. Specification Data Supply
4. Training - Creating a cap nut
5. PARTproject
5.1. Launch PARTproject
5.1.1. License selection dialog for license server licensing
5.2. Function
5.2.1. Call from PARTdesigner
5.2.2. License selection dialog for license server licensing
5.3. User interface
5.4. Project icons
5.5. Create project - Small example from A to Z
5.5.1. Step 1: Create new directory
5.5.2. Step 2: Create subfolders
5.5.3. Step 3: New project
5.5.4. Step 4: Edit project
5.5.4.1. Create geometry *.3db
5.5.4.2. Create characteristic attribute table *.tac
5.5.4.3. Create preview image *.png
5.5.5. Step 5: Create Index
5.5.6. Step 6: Test the new project in PARTdataManager / 3Dfindit
5.5.7. Specifics for project creation in Architecture / BIM catalogs
5.6. Menus
5.6.1. File
5.6.2. Versioning system
5.6.3. ERP
5.6.4. Extras
5.6.4.1. Create offline CD
5.6.4.2. CIP catalog
5.6.4.3. Additional modules
5.6.4.3.1. Collect classification data...
5.6.4.3.2. Map class systems...
5.6.4.3.3. History Analyzer Reports
5.6.4.3.4. VDI Preview
5.6.4.4. Class systems: edit...
5.6.4.5. Class systems: export translations...
5.6.4.6. Class systems: Import translations...
5.6.4.7. Automatic Class Mapping: Edit...
5.6.4.8. Messages...
5.6.4.9. Preferences...
5.6.4.9.1. General
5.6.4.9.2. 3D view
5.6.4.9.3. Other dialog pages
5.6.5. Window
5.6.6. Help
5.7. Buttons
5.7.1. Standard toolbar
5.7.1.1. Text search for part
5.7.1.2. Save
5.7.1.3. Save all Files
5.7.1.4. Update index / Update search index / Update classification index
5.7.1.5. Fetch publication status...
5.7.2. Link database toolbar
5.8. Project selection
5.8.1. Root directory Project selection
5.8.2. Context menus under project selection
5.8.2.1. Context menu of the Folder Level
5.8.2.1.1. New directory
5.8.2.1.2. New project
5.8.2.1.3. New link
5.8.2.1.4. Open Windows Explorer
5.8.2.1.5. Update view
5.8.2.1.6. Delete directory
5.8.2.1.7. Rename directory
5.8.2.1.8. Copy directory
5.8.2.1.9. Move directory
5.8.2.1.10. Hide directory / Visible directory
5.8.2.1.11. Sort directory
5.8.2.1.12. Test project / Test directory
5.8.2.1.12.1. General " tab page
5.8.2.1.12.2. Tests " tab page
5.8.2.1.12.3. Output " tab page
5.8.2.1.12.4. Plugins " tab page
5.8.2.1.12.4.1. BIMtest
5.8.2.1.12.4.2. QAchecker
5.8.2.1.12.5. TestMeta run
5.8.2.1.13. Catalog filter
5.8.2.1.14. Translation
5.8.2.1.14.1. Show translations
5.8.2.1.14.1.1. Translate with DeepL
5.8.2.1.14.2. Spell check in the Translation tab
5.8.2.1.14.3. Add to translation suggestions
5.8.2.1.14.4. Export CSV for translation
5.8.2.1.14.4.1. Preparation - Define catalog language
5.8.2.1.14.4.2. Export CSV file
5.8.2.1.14.4.3. Edit CSV file
5.8.2.1.14.5. Import CSV for translation
5.8.2.1.14.6. Create XLIFF files with translations / Evaluate XLIFF files with translations
5.8.2.1.14.7. Create XLSX files with translations / Evaluate XLSX files with translations
5.8.2.1.15. Output
5.8.2.1.15.1. CIP catalog
5.8.2.1.15.2. Cip projects in directory
5.8.2.1.15.3. Change file information into lower case letters
5.8.2.1.15.4. Generate image data/preview images in batch run
5.8.2.1.15.4.1. Generate previews
5.8.2.1.15.4.1.1. Launch
5.8.2.1.15.4.1.2. Preferences
5.8.2.1.15.4.1.3. Alternative: Create preview images externally and then import
5.8.2.1.15.4.2. Export images
5.8.2.1.15.4.2.1. Standard options " tab page
5.8.2.1.15.4.2.2. View / Export " tab page
5.8.2.1.15.4.2.3. Advanced " tab page
5.8.2.1.15.5. Create previews per line
5.8.2.1.15.6. Generate deeplinks
5.8.2.1.15.7. Batch process generate deeplinks
5.8.2.1.15.8. Create CSV table
5.8.2.1.15.9. Check out projects
5.8.2.1.15.10. Check out catalog
5.8.2.1.15.11. Create HTML index
5.8.2.1.15.12. Write BME catalog
5.8.2.1.15.12.1. Overview
5.8.2.1.15.12.2. Command
5.8.2.1.15.12.3. Profile management
5.8.2.1.15.12.4. Create / Save
5.8.2.1.15.12.5. The dialog pages
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.1. Paths
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.2. Catalog
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.3. Price
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.4. Supplier
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.5. Buyer
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.6. Rules
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.7. Replace
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.8. Settings
5.8.2.1.15.12.5.9. Additional options
5.8.2.1.15.13. Collect classification data...
5.8.2.1.15.14. History analyzer
5.8.2.1.15.15. Project dependencies
5.8.2.1.16. Automation
5.8.2.1.16.1. Edit project in batch mode
5.8.2.1.16.1.1. Add variable / change variable value
5.8.2.1.16.1.2. Change value of variable
5.8.2.1.16.1.3. Replace variable value
5.8.2.1.16.1.4. Delete variables
5.8.2.1.16.1.5. Rename variable
5.8.2.1.16.1.6. Add variable from CSV / take values ​​from CSV
5.8.2.1.16.1.7. Possible entries in the "Variable name " field
5.8.2.1.16.1.8. Use of keywords
5.8.2.1.16.1.9. Add plane/sketch
5.8.2.1.16.2. Add projects to classification
5.8.2.1.16.3. Batch run classification with plugins
5.8.2.1.16.4. Batch run classification with templates
5.8.2.1.16.5. Create standardization system
5.8.2.1.16.6. Create document project
5.8.2.1.16.7. Equal variables in folder
5.8.2.1.16.8. Manage variables
5.8.2.1.16.9. PARTinfo tool
5.8.2.1.16.10. Eliminate color conflicts
5.8.2.1.16.11. Materials made of colors
5.8.2.1.16.12. Check and correct structural errors in classifications
5.8.2.1.16.13. Create class system for filters
5.8.2.1.16.14. Add LOD Variables
5.8.2.1.16.15. Batch classification of projects
5.8.2.1.16.16. Classification checker
5.8.2.1.16.17. Correction of the orientation of the connection points
5.8.2.1.16.18. Connectionpoint Wizard
5.8.2.1.16.19. Set EndOfLife per line
5.8.2.1.16.20. Enrich the catalog with accessory information
5.8.2.1.16.21. Manage address data
5.8.2.1.16.22. Move CNSMASSEXACT form CNSGEOMBASE to CNSPHYPROP
5.8.2.1.16.23. Move old ORDERNO TO CNSORDERNO
5.8.2.1.16.24. Move RVT_CP to CNS_CP_PLACE_PC
5.8.2.1.16.25. Enrich catalog with PDT information
5.8.2.1.16.26. Reverse Search - Resolve check (automatic)
5.8.2.1.16.26.1. Resolution check - use case
5.8.2.1.16.26.2. Resolution check - prerequisites/preparations
5.8.2.1.16.26.3. Resolution check - catalog analysis
5.8.2.1.16.26.4. Resolution check - Activation
5.8.2.1.16.26.5. Resolution check - analysis after catalog changes
5.8.2.1.16.26.6. Reverse Search – Test Order Number Search
5.8.2.1.16.26.6.1. Functional description
5.8.2.1.16.26.6.2. Preconditions/Preparations
5.8.2.1.16.26.6.3. Example (testing automatically created list)
5.8.2.1.16.26.6.4. Online testing
5.8.2.1.16.26.7. Resolution check - Special notes
5.8.2.1.16.26.8. Resolution check - Config settings
5.8.2.1.16.26.9. Reverse search - resolution check (automatic) - avoid problematic constructs
5.8.2.1.16.27. Reverse Search - Test of the order number search
5.8.2.1.16.28. VDI 3805 Wizard
5.8.2.1.16.28.1. Scope of application
5.8.2.1.16.28.2. VDI Wizard
5.8.2.1.16.28.3. Expert settings
5.8.2.1.16.28.4. Precondition for operation
5.8.2.2. Context menu of the project level
5.8.2.2.1. Open with PARTdesigner
5.8.2.2.2. Open with PARTdataManager
5.8.2.2.3. Open with 3Dfindit
5.8.2.2.4. Open Explorer
5.8.2.2.5. Delete project
5.8.2.2.6. Rename project
5.8.2.2.7. Copy project / Paste project / Paste project as link
5.8.2.2.8. Move project
5.8.2.2.9. Hide project / Show project
5.8.2.2.10. Find Links
5.8.2.2.11. Create project template
5.8.2.2.12. Copy project data / Paste project data
5.8.2.2.13. Test project
5.8.2.2.14. Translation
5.8.2.2.14.1. Show translations
5.8.2.2.14.2. Export CSV for translation
5.8.2.2.14.3. Import CSV for translation
5.8.2.2.15. Output
5.8.2.2.15.1. Save as CIP
5.8.2.2.15.2. Generate image data/preview images
5.8.2.2.15.3. Create previews per line
5.8.2.2.15.4. Create CSV table
5.8.2.2.15.5. Project dependencies
5.8.2.2.16. Automation
5.8.2.2.16.1. Edit project in batch mode
5.8.2.2.16.2. Add projects to classification
5.8.2.2.16.3. Add LOD Variables
5.8.2.2.16.4. Import address information
5.8.2.2.16.5. Set EndOfLife per line
5.8.2.3. File level context menu
5.8.2.3.1. Rename file
5.8.2.3.2. Open Windows Explorer
5.9. Settings
5.9.1. Overview on tabbed pages
5.9.2. Tabbed page: General
5.9.2.1. Menu item: General
5.9.2.1.1. Project type
5.9.2.1.2. Author
5.9.2.1.3. Company key
5.9.2.1.4. Directory sorting
5.9.2.1.5. File display mode
5.9.2.1.6. Variable search - Add/Remove / Variable search - Fixed list
5.9.2.1.7. Short description (max. 16 characters)
5.9.2.1.8. Line description
5.9.2.1.9. Similar to Norm (optional)
5.9.2.1.10. Table file
5.9.2.1.11. Preview
5.9.2.1.12. Product information pages
5.9.2.1.13. Additional export formats
5.9.2.1.14. Additional data tables
5.9.2.1.15. Coordinate axes
5.9.2.1.16. Attributes
5.9.2.1.17. Special case
5.9.2.1.18. Determination of search variables
5.9.2.2. Menu item: Assistant
5.9.2.3. Menu item: Variables
5.9.2.3.1. Variables without list selection in vertical table
5.9.2.3.2. Creating variable groups (at catalog level)
5.9.2.3.3. Variable groups - Hide columns (variables)
5.9.2.3.4. Columns to sort natural
5.9.2.3.5. Variables containing external references
5.9.2.4. Menu item: Catalog settings (display at catalog level)
5.9.2.5. Menu item: Table filter
5.9.2.6. Menu item: PARTserver/PARTcommunity
5.9.2.7. Menu item: Color
5.9.2.7.1. Color
5.9.2.8. Menu item: Render properties
5.9.2.8.1. Catalog level
5.9.2.8.1.1. Window render materials
5.9.2.8.1.2. Edit material window for 3D preview
5.9.2.8.2. Project level
5.9.2.8.2.1. Render material
5.9.2.8.2.2. Render rotation
5.9.2.8.3. Important settings
5.9.2.8.4. Detailed example of the Render Material function
5.9.2.8.4.1. Render materials for surface attributes
5.9.2.8.5. Further examples to illustrate this
5.9.2.8.6. Interrelated functions
5.9.2.8.7. Rendering matrices
5.9.2.8.7.1. Matrix for "Color " and "Color texture " attributes ( "Normal map ")
5.9.2.8.7.2. Matrix for attributes "percentage metallic " and "roughness "
5.9.2.8.7.3. Matrix for transparency
5.9.2.8.7.4. Legend
5.9.2.9. Menu item: Alternative 2D size
5.9.2.10. Menu item: Dimensioning
5.9.2.11. Menu item: Link (Display for link projects)
5.9.2.12. Menu item: Expiry date (End of Life)
5.9.3. Tabbed page: Classification
5.9.4. Tabbed page: Views
5.9.4.1. Dimensioning views
5.9.4.2. 3D models
5.9.4.3. Variants
5.9.4.3.1. General concept when using variants
5.9.4.3.2. Basic notes
5.9.4.3.3. Example: Variants of dimensioning views
5.9.4.3.4. Example: Variants of 3D models
5.9.4.3.5. Example: Specifics for project creation especially in Architecture / BIM catalogs
5.9.4.4. 2D derivation
5.9.4.5. assign 2D derivation in PARTproject
5.9.5. Tabbed page: 2D project
5.9.6. Tabbed page: Bitmaps
5.9.7. Tabbed page: Rolling bearings
5.9.8. Tabbed page: Assembly
5.9.9. Tabbed page: Variable assignment (project type "Assembly table")
5.9.10. Tabbed page: Accessories
5.9.10.1. Simple example without using the Variants and Filters dialog areas
5.9.10.2. "Links to parts" dialog area
5.9.10.3. Variants " dialog area (optional)
5.9.10.4. Filter " dialog area (optional)
5.9.10.4.1. Simple example
5.9.10.4.2. Review in PARTdataManager
5.9.10.4.3. Example with access to variables of the source file
5.9.10.4.4. Example with value range variable as filter
5.9.10.5. ID" dialog area (optional)
5.9.11. Tabbed page: Translation
5.9.11.1. Hide Standard column
5.9.12. Tabbed page: Picture
5.9.13. Tabbed page: Database
5.9.14. Tabbed page: Image file
5.9.15. Tabbed page: Table file
5.9.15.1. Set standard table row
5.9.15.2. Mark lines as expired...
5.9.16. Tabbed page: Document
5.9.17. Tabbed page: Media Variable
5.9.17.1. Create Media Variables in PARTproject
5.9.17.2. Translate Media Variables
5.9.17.3. Copy (inherit) templates and variable data
5.9.17.3.1. Inherit datasheet PDF template by Copy & Paste
5.9.17.3.2. Copy project data
5.9.17.4. Media Variables for tooltip information on PARTcommunity
5.9.18. Tabbed page: History
5.9.19. Tabbed page: QA-Check
5.9.20. Tabbed page: Catalog spl itting
5.9.21. Tabbed page: Release notes
5.9.22. Keys in catalog directory and subdirectories
5.9.22.1. dir.prj
5.9.22.1.1. All usable Keys
5.9.22.1.2. Keys "CATMETRICS_*"
5.9.22.2. *.qacheck
5.9.22.3. resolvecheck.cfg
5.9.22.4. *.prj (Project files)
5.9.22.4.1. Full text search: Add keywords to project file
5.9.22.4.2. Full text search: Indexing of PDF and other documents
5.10. Adjust 2D derivations
5.10.1. 2D derivation: Alternative 2D size (shortened)
5.10.1.1. Function
5.10.1.2. Example
5.10.2. 2D deriv ation: Extend standard views
5.10.2.1. Create new 2D drawing
5.10.2.1.1. Create drawing
5.10.2.1.2. Save drawing
5.10.2.2. Allocate 2D derivation in PARTproject
5.10.2.3. Display in the PARTdataManager
5.10.2.4. Export into CAD system
5.10.2.5. Add dimensioning directly before transferring to PARTdataManager
5.10.2.6. BMG Layer (DIN4003)
5.11. Create dimensioning views ( technical specifications )
5.11.1. Create dimensioning views with PARTdesigner
5.11.1.1. *select .3db object
5.11.1.2. *dimension .3db object
5.11.2. Create and import/convert dimensioning views externally
5.12. Classify
5.12.1. Why classifying?
5.12.2. Overview matrix
5.12.3. Classifications
5.12.3.1. Classification (CNS)
5.12.3.1.1. Class "CNS_CP_PLACE_PA"
5.12.3.1.1.1. Attachment points on screw connection elements
5.12.3.1.2. Class "CNSGEOMBASE" -> Characteristic "CNS_NOSECTION "
5.12.3.1.3. Class "CNSERPBASE" -> Characteristic "CNS_RAWMATERIAL "
5.12.3.1.4. Class "CNSERPBASE" -> Characteristic "CNSCERTIFICATEROHS "
5.12.3.1.5. Classifying characteristic curves
5.12.3.1.6. Visualisation of diverse auxiliary geometry (spaces) generated from classification data
5.12.3.1.7. Notifications on changes in classes and attributes
5.12.3.2. Classification (By Categories) - (By Countries) - (By Functionality)
5.12.3.2.1. Preconditions
5.12.3.2.2. Classification (By Categories)
5.12.3.2.3. Classification (By Countries)
5.12.3.2.4. Classification (By Functionality)
5.12.3.2.5. Update Full-text search index
5.12.3.3. Classification (country of delivery )
5.12.3.4. Classification (Standards)
5.12.4. Simple assigning of important variables to CNS classification
5.12.5. Add projects to classification (context menu)
5.12.5.1. Assignment of classes and features
5.12.5.1.1. Assignment of classes and characteristics at project level
5.12.5.1.1.1. Assign class
5.12.5.1.1.2. Assign characteristics
5.12.5.1.2. Assignment of classification classes and features at directory level
5.12.5.1.2.1. Manual input
5.12.5.1.2.2. Automatic take-over
5.12.5.1.2.3. Use classification from project
5.12.5.2. Index update
5.12.5.3. Classifying own parts
5.12.5.3.1. Transferring values from the Measurement dialog box
5.12.5.4. Classify connection points
5.12.6. Batch classification of projects
5.12.7. Classification according to CNSORDERNO / CNSTYPECODE
5.12.7.1. Use of CNSORDERNO and CNSTYPECODE with examples
5.12.7.2. Benefits of classification according to CNSORDERNO and CNSTYPECODE
5.12.7.3. Plugin "Resolution check "
5.12.7.4. Plugin "Classify projects in batch run"
5.12.7.5. TestMeta: General for order number or type code
5.12.7.6. TestMeta: ReverseConfigs / Reverse Search (automatic)
5.12.7.7. Index order numbers dependent on value ranges
5.12.7.8. Limit resolving of value ranges (yellow fields) via config key
5.12.8. Classifying: Use of templates and plugins
5.12.8.1. Classification tab page: Manage and execute templates
5.12.8.2. Check classification with plugins
5.12.8.2.1. Plugin "Check attribute variables"
5.12.8.3. Edit classification with plugin
5.12.9. Classify connection points
5.12.9.1. Published elements - Select attachment point
5.12.9.2. Published elements - Select attachment points via formula
5.12.9.3. Published elements - Select sketch
5.12.9.4. Select level
5.12.9.5. Select area
5.12.10. Classify standard parts for placement dialog
5.12.11. Classify Electrical Parts
5.12.11.1. Align component
5.12.11.1.1. Set connection point
5.12.11.1.2. Classify attachment point
5.12.11.1.3. General notes regarding part and axis orientation
5.12.11.1.3.1. Project creation
5.12.11.1.3.2. Axes orientation at Q&S import
5.12.11.1.3.3. Manipulation of axes orientation (PARTproject) and part orientation (PARTdesigner)
5.12.11.2. PCF: Carbon Footprint 1.0 [CNSELEK|5|12|1]
5.12.11.3. Classification according to IEC Code 81346_2
5.12.11.4. Classification of Electrical Connections [CNS_CP|4|3])
5.12.11.4.1. Classify a terminal - whole procedure
5.12.11.4.2. Connections, IEC function symbols
5.12.11.4.2.1. Connections, functions, IEC symbols in eCl@ss
5.12.11.4.2.1.1. Connections in eCl@ss Advanced
5.12.11.4.2.1.2. Physical connection properties
5.12.11.4.2.1.3. Functions: logical connection properties
5.12.11.4.2.1.4. IEC symbols
5.12.11.4.3. Classify "Equivalent potentials"
5.12.11.4.4. Classification of connectors
5.12.11.4.4.1. Classification: Connectors excluded frames
5.12.11.4.4.1.1. Global classification: Symbol MasterSymbol BlockSymbol (CNSELEK|4)
5.12.11.4.4.1.2. Connector Polarization and Connector Coding (CNSELEK|4)
5.12.11.4.4.2. Classification of frames
5.12.11.5. Other CAx connection types
5.12.11.6. Plug connections CNS_CP|4|8
5.12.11.7. Rated values of electrical parts and individual connections
5.12.11.8. Classification according to CAX basis
5.12.11.8.1. Drilling pattern [CNS_CP|4|2]
5.12.11.8.2. Definition of outlines / contours
5.12.11.9. Restricted Area [CNS_CP|4|15|2]
5.12.11.10. Labeling Area [CNS_CP|4|15|1]
5.12.11.11. Mounting grid [CNS_CP|4|15|3]
5.12.11.12. Functional definitions (electrical)
5.12.11.13. Symbol representations (Circuit symbols) "Advanced"
5.12.11.13.1. Symbol representation and its generalization
5.12.11.13.2. Data model generalized symbol representation / layout
5.12.11.13.3. Preconditions
5.12.11.13.4. Linking of symbol connection and function
5.12.11.13.5. Symbol representation / Layout: Examples
5.12.11.13.5.1. Symbol representation with Phoenix Contact 2903156
5.12.11.13.5.2. Symbols with unipolar representation
5.12.11.13.5.3. Layout as additional export format
5.12.11.14. Using symbol libraries
5.12.11.15. Classify Mounting Points (Mounting Point [CNS_CP|4|6] and Mounting Description [CNS_CP|4|7])
5.12.11.16. Classification of assembly areas and assembly lines [CNS_CP|4|6]
5.12.11.17. Products with variable geometry / semi-finished products [CNSELEK|10|1 (Cable Duct), CNSELEK|10|2 (Mounting Rail), CNSELEK|10|3 (Bus Bar)]
5.12.11.18. Classification of cables
5.12.11.18.1. Overview on CNS cable classification
5.12.11.18.2. Definition of the single cable elements in linear form
5.12.11.18.3. Recursive hierarchical connection of single cable elements
5.12.11.19. Classification of general connections / Subcircuits
5.12.11.20. Accessory parts (Associated Part [CNSELEK|5|4])
5.12.11.20.1. Accessory parts in eClass Advanced
5.12.11.20.1.1. Set links to accessory parts in PARTsolutions
5.12.11.21. Visualization of collision rooms generated from classification data
5.12.11.22. General rules
5.12.11.22.1. Conditional connection points
5.12.11.22.2. Classify by using a prefix or regular expression
5.12.11.22.3. Simple Assemblies
5.12.11.23. Additional information
5.12.11.24. Provided CNS classes
5.12.11.25. Mapping between eCl@ss and CNS classification
5.12.11.26. Classify electrical parts: Additional modules
5.12.11.26.1. Connectionpoint Wizard
5.12.11.26.2. Enrich catalog with PDT information
5.12.11.26.2.1. PDT import - procedure
5.12.11.26.2.1.1. Prerequisites
5.12.11.26.2.1.2. Classification according to ECLASS
5.12.11.26.2.2. Information for modeling
5.12.11.26.3. Electrical classification import/export
5.12.11.26.4. Verify classification
5.12.11.26.5. Create class system for filters (plugin)
5.12.11.26.5.1. Function
5.12.11.26.5.2. Requirements / settings / notes
5.12.11.26.5.3. Process
5.12.11.26.5.4. Evaluation
5.12.11.27. Classification certification levels
5.12.11.27.1. BMEcatIdentifier - Component Type - Certification level
5.12.11.28. Article data Multi CAE - depending on product type
5.12.11.29. Classify Electrical Parts - Tutorial
5.12.11.29.1. Connection points in general
5.12.11.29.1.1. Conditional connection points
5.12.11.29.1.2. Classify by using a prefix or regular expression
5.12.11.29.1.2.1. Classify a number of connection points in the same way
5.12.11.29.1.2.2. Classify groups of patterns
5.12.11.29.2. Defining the device orientation
5.12.11.29.3. Device type determination
5.12.11.29.3.1. Classify device type according to eClass
5.12.11.29.3.2. Classify device type according to CNS classification -> IEC Code 81346_2
5.12.11.29.4. Set Electrical Connections (CNS_CP|4|3) exemplified with a terminal
5.12.11.29.5. Class "Electrical Connection" (CNS_CP|4|3) -> Attribute "Connection EclassSymbolMap"
5.12.11.29.6. Electrical Connection" class (CNS_CP|4|3) -> "Connection name equivalences " feature
5.12.11.29.7. Special features for plugs
5.12.11.29.7.1. Unique "Identifier"
5.12.11.29.7.2. Connector Symbol (CNSELEK|4)
5.12.11.29.7.3. Frames
5.12.11.29.8. Mounting Description (CNS_CP|4|7)
5.12.11.29.9. Mounting Point (CNS_CP|4|6)
5.12.11.29.10. Associated Part [CNSELEK|5|4]
5.12.11.29.11. Testing in PARTdataManager
5.12.11.29.12. Most frequent error sources
5.12.11.29.12.1. Error source 1 - Missing global symbol
5.12.11.29.12.2. Error source 2 - Missing or wrong internal references
5.12.11.29.12.3. Error source 3 - Wrong configuration of interface
5.12.11.30. NX: Routing Electrical
5.12.11.30.1. Mapping NX attributes - PSOL attributes
5.12.11.30.2. Classification attributes in NX
5.12.11.30.3. Multiports
5.12.11.30.4. Preconditions
5.12.12. Classify BIM Parts
5.12.12.1. Symbol or Layout Representation in BIM Field
5.12.12.2. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats " (manual)
5.12.12.3. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats " (automated)
5.12.12.4. Design instruction for the creation of symbols
5.12.12.5. Classify tender texts: General approach
5.12.12.5.1. GAEB
5.12.12.5.2. ÖNORM
5.12.13. Piping classification
5.12.13.1. Classes
5.12.13.1.1. Class "CNSPIPING"
5.12.13.1.2. Class "CNSPIPECONNECTOR_ROUND"
5.12.13.2. Classify
5.12.13.2.1. Classify part
5.12.13.2.2. Classify connection points
5.12.13.3. Special notes for modeling
5.12.13.4. Sample parts
5.12.13.5. Configuration (NX)
5.12.13.5.1. Preconditions
5.12.13.5.2. PSOL configuration steps
5.12.13.5.3. NX Configuration Steps
5.12.13.6. Use parts in NX
5.12.13.6.1. Design parts in NX via path structure and "Stock" function
5.12.13.6.2. PARTsolutions Place component manually
5.12.13.6.3. CADENAS Routing Parts
5.12.13.6.4. Check port attributes
5.12.13.6.5. Transfer additional classification attributes
5.12.13.7. Use parts in Creo
5.12.14. Create or edit your own class system
5.12.14.1. Call
5.12.14.2. Create class system
5.12.14.3. Edit class system
5.12.14.3.1. Building/editing class system
5.12.14.3.2. Adjust sorting of classes and subclasses
5.12.14.3.3. Create / edit attributes
5.12.14.4. Classify part / edit attributes
5.12.14.4.1. Index update
5.12.14.4.2. Assign class
5.12.14.4.3. Edit attributes
5.12.14.4.4. Index update
5.12.14.5. Own classes in PARTdataManager
5.12.14.5.1. Selection via the "Classes " tab page
5.12.14.5.2. Part information
5.12.14.5.3. Display class variables in the table column header
5.12.14.6. Class systems: export translations...
5.12.14.7. Class systems: Import translations...
5.12.15. Map class systems...
5.12.15.1. Overview
5.12.15.2. Create new mapping
5.12.15.2.1. Configure mapping strategy
5.12.15.2.1.1. Levenshtein strategy
5.12.15.2.1.2. eClass upgradeStrategy
5.12.15.3. Edit mapping
5.12.15.4. Map class systems: Example
5.12.16. Automatic Class Mapping: Edit...
5.12.17. Collect classification data...
5.13. Create catalogs - Quick & Simple
5.13.1. Licensing issues
5.13.2. Prepare catalog data (provided by customer as standard)
5.13.3. Import data / Create catalog
5.13.4. Settings via configuration file
5.13.5. Switch off during export
5.13.6. Post-processing
5.14. Special batch processes
5.14.1. Revit: Create specific rfa files from projects by using a filter
5.14.1.1. Precondition - Environment settings
5.14.1.2. PS3 batch export in PARTproject
5.14.1.3. Splitting up the files based on Revit families (optionally)
5.14.1.4. Conversion from PS3 to RFA
5.15. Embed use cases in PARTdataManager / PARTcommunity
5.16. Tips and tricks
5.16.1. Rename variables
6. PARTproject QA
6.1. What are the objectives of PARTproject QA?
6.2. Workflow at a glance
6.3. PARTproject QA: Basics
6.3.1. Installation QA Modules
6.3.2. Activate QA
6.3.3. PARTproject QA: Svn Login
6.3.4. Download catalog from server
6.3.4.1. Catalog download - Partial
6.3.5. Update catalog
6.3.6. Test projects in 3Dfindit or PARTdataManager
6.4. QA status and version management icons
6.4.1. QA status symbols
6.4.2. Version management symbols
6.5. Catalog editing
6.5.1. Create directory structure
6.5.1.1. Download catalog from server
6.5.1.2. Create new directory/project
6.5.1.3. Rename directory
6.5.1.4. Uninstall catalog
6.5.1.5. Delete directory/delete project
6.5.1.6. Move directory/Move project
6.5.2. Add QA protocol
6.5.3. Add document for editor (upload work material)
6.5.4. Modeling
6.5.4.1. Versioning system
6.5.4.1.1. Show status of the file
6.5.4.1.2. Update selected working copies format
6.5.4.1.3. Undo changes
6.5.4.1.4. Check out directories / projects (for work)
6.5.4.1.5. Edit project/directory
6.5.4.1.6. Check in project (set read-only)
6.5.4.1.7. Upload changed data of the project to the server
6.5.4.1.8. Download changed data of the project from the server
6.5.4.2. Set QA status
6.5.4.2.1. Level 1
6.5.4.2.2. Level 2
6.5.4.2.3. Level 3
6.5.4.2.4. Level 4
6.5.4.2.5. Level 5
6.5.4.2.6. Level 6
6.5.4.2.7. Level 7
6.5.4.2.8. Level 8
6.5.4.3. Comments - History
6.5.4.3.1. Comments at SVN level
6.5.4.3.1.1. Upload
6.5.4.3.1.2. Download
6.5.4.3.2. Comments at QA status level
6.5.4.3.2.1. Changes at directory level
6.5.4.3.2.2. Changes at project level
6.6. "History " tab page
6.7. QA-Check register page
6.8. Error Messages: Problem - Solution (PARTproject)
6.9. History analyzer
6.10. Publish catalog
6.10.1. Workflow at a glance
6.10.2. Check ERP mapping (Add ERP mapping... and Edit ERP mapping...)
6.10.2.1. Workflow
6.10.2.1.1. Check ERP mapping (Add ERP mapping... and Edit ERP mapping...) [Catalog modeling]
6.10.2.1.2. Use order numbers to create mappings
6.10.2.1.3. Add ERP mapping... and Edit ERP mapping..
6.10.2.1.4. Cleanup previous ERP mappings...
6.10.2.1.5. Installation of catalog update (at the customer)
6.10.2.2. User interface and simple use case
6.10.2.3. User interface: Reference of icons and functions in detail
6.10.2.3.1. Plus button
6.10.2.3.2. Map resolved value ranges
6.10.2.3.3. Generate algorithm matching the selected line and copy it to clipboard
6.10.2.3.4. x-Button
6.10.2.3.5. Blue arrow button
6.10.2.3.6. Open project
6.10.2.3.7. Approve assignment
6.10.2.3.8. Verify all mappings
6.10.2.3.9. Different options
6.10.2.3.10. Save via OK button
6.10.2.4. The most important use cases
6.10.2.4.1. Renamed folder
6.10.2.4.2. Changed NB
6.10.2.4.3. Changed order number
6.10.2.4.4. Changed variable of order number
6.10.2.4.5. Deleted project
6.10.2.4.6. Hidden project
6.10.2.4.7. Moved project
6.10.2.4.8. Changed project name
6.10.2.4.9. Splitting of project with value range variable in two projects with fixed variable
6.10.2.4.10. Merged projects with fixed values
6.10.2.4.11. Resolved value range
6.10.2.4.12. Changed table row
6.10.2.4.13. Deleted/hidden table row
6.10.2.4.14. Rearranged table rows
6.10.2.4.15. Value range: Changed values
6.10.2.4.16. Value range: Changed range
6.10.2.4.17. Value range: Changed range with undefined stepping
6.10.2.4.18. Concatenated variables
6.10.2.4.19. Fixed variable changed to value range variable
6.10.2.4.20. Changed precision of decimal places
6.10.2.4.21. Renamed value range variables
6.10.2.4.22. Renamed fixed variables
6.10.2.5. ERP mapping: Questions -> Answers
6.10.3. Publication mark
6.10.4. Case differentiation concerning project visibility in end media
6.10.5. Generate QA status.. | Publish live stand..
6.10.6. Partial Publication
6.10.7. Info dialogs: Messages... | Publication status | Publication history | Log file
6.10.7.1. Messages...
6.10.7.2. Publication status
6.10.7.3. Publishing history
6.10.7.4. Log file
6.10.8. Settings
6.10.9. Release Notes
6.11. Problem solution
6.11.1. eCATALOGsolutions: PARTproject QA - Solving SVN conflicts
6.11.2. Delete lock files / Repair directory
6.11.2.1. Delete lock-files
6.11.2.2. Repair directory
6.11.3. Error message "Attempted to lock an already-locked dir"
7. PARTdesigner
7.1. Function
7.2. Call PARTdesigner
7.3. User interface
7.4. Create 3D model: Small example from A to Z
7.5. Create table: Small example from A to Z
7.6. Docking window "3D History "
7.6.1. What are Features?
7.6.2. Listing of all possible features in the "3D history " docking window
7.6.2.1. Timeline
7.6.2.2. Fixed plane
7.6.2.3. Reference Plane
7.6.2.3.1. Create reference plane via 3D history
7.6.2.3.2. Type "Plane at a distance "
7.6.2.3.3. Type " Plane with rotation "
7.6.2.3.4. Type "Pl ane with coordinate system"
7.6.2.3.5. Create reference plane via 3D view
7.6.2.4. Sketch
7.6.2.5. 2D drawing
7.6.2.6. Base extrude / Base rotate
7.6.2.6.1. Extrude...
7.6.2.6.2. Rotate...
7.6.2.7. Cut extrude / Cut rotate
7.6.2.7.1. Extrude...
7.6.2.7.2. Rotate...
7.6.2.8. Extended Extrude/Cut functionality
7.6.2.9. Sweep base / Sweep cut
7.6.2.9.1. Sweeps over sketches on two or more levels or surfaces
7.6.2.9.1.1. Example 1: Creating a sweep between two parallel planes
7.6.2.9.1.2. Example 2: Creating a sweep between several non-parallel layers
7.6.2.9.2. Create sweeps with gradient curve
7.6.2.9.2.1. Variant 1: Initially created by guiding sketch only
7.6.2.9.2.2. Variant 2: Guide curve and cross-sectional sketch separately created
7.6.2.9.3. More notes
7.6.2.10. Grp Pattern / Pattern
7.6.2.10.1. Pattern wizard
7.6.2.10.2. Create pattern manually
7.6.2.10.2.1. Create pattern with linear alignment
7.6.2.10.2.2. Create rotated pattern
7.6.2.10.2.3. Irregular patterns
7.6.2.10.2.4. Using face attributes for patterns
7.6.2.11. Pipe
7.6.2.11.1. Creating a new pipe
7.6.2.11.2. Pipe editing/creation dialog
7.6.2.11.2.1. Pipe Name
7.6.2.11.2.2. Initial cross section
7.6.2.11.2.3. Elements
7.6.2.11.2.3.1. Extrusion " element
7.6.2.11.2.3.2. Element " Round bend"
7.6.2.11.2.3.3. Element "Bend angular "
7.6.2.11.2.3.4. Cross-section change " element (sweep)
7.6.2.11.2.3.5. Element "Branching "
7.6.2.11.2.4. Condition
7.6.2.11.2.5. Minimum rasterization
7.6.2.11.3. Preview
7.6.2.11.4. Context menu commands
7.6.2.12. Blend ( add chamfer/rounding...)
7.6.2.12.1. What is the purpose of the Blend Feature
7.6.2.12.2. What is NOT the purpose of the Blend Feature
7.6.2.12.3. Basics - Create chamfer or fillet
7.6.2.12.4. General tips & notes
7.6.2.12.5. What should be considered
7.6.2.12.5.1. All blends, whose edges meet, have to be made as one blend
7.6.2.12.5.2. Blends in pattern
7.6.2.12.5.3. Tangent continuous
7.6.2.12.5.4. Preview display and edge visualization for chamfer/rounding
7.6.2.12.5.5. Face selection
7.6.2.12.5.6. Combination of Sweep and Blend
7.6.2.12.5.7. Representation of chamfer/rounding in various CAD systems
7.6.2.12.6. Not supported installation situations
7.6.2.12.6.1. Function "Create new sketch on marked area " requires at least one edge without blend
7.6.2.12.6.2. Several intersecting chamfers/fillets and Blend feature in addition
7.6.2.12.6.3. Edges resulting from Blends
7.6.2.12.6.4. Maximum radius of chamfer/rounding
7.6.2.12.6.5. Blends whose edges meet with different size each
7.6.2.12.6.6. Combination of a fillet and a chamfer
7.6.2.12.6.7. Radius of chamfer/fillet larger than distance to adjoining geometry
7.6.2.13. Text Feature
7.6.2.14. Texture label
7.6.2.15. Drill Feature
7.6.3. Multiply used commands
7.6.3.1. Condition
7.6.3.2. Deactivate / activate feature/design step
7.6.3.3. Copy to...
7.6.3.4. Rename
7.6.3.5. Set mark
7.6.3.6. Dependencies...
7.6.3.7. Show error...
7.6.4. Context menu component(name)
7.6.4.1. Identification data...
7.6.4.2. Insert Fixed plane...
7.6.4.3. Swap base planes (component)
7.6.4.4. Scale
7.6.4.5. Move/rotate... (component)
7.6.4.6. Mirror
7.6.5. Context menu base plane (Plane XY, ZX, YZ)
7.6.5.1. New sketch...
7.6.5.2. New 2D drawing...
7.6.5.3. New guiding curve...
7.6.5.4. Create pipe...
7.6.5.5. Create text...
7.6.5.6. Dependencies
7.6.5.7. Insert new plane...
7.6.5.8. Paste sketch
7.6.5.9. Visible
7.6.5.10. Copy to...
7.6.6. Context menu Reference Plane
7.6.6.1. Edit...
7.6.6.2. New sketch...
7.6.6.3. New 2D drawing...
7.6.6.4. New guiding curve...
7.6.6.5. Create pipe...
7.6.6.6. Create text...
7.6.6.7. Dependencies
7.6.6.8. Insert new plane...
7.6.6.9. Rename...
7.6.6.10. Paste sketch
7.6.6.11. Delete Plane (Plane Feature)
7.6.6.12. Fade in (Plane Feature)
7.6.6.13. Select new reference
7.6.6.14. Set mark
7.6.6.15. Copy to...
7.6.6.16. Condition
7.6.6.17. Deactivate/activate
7.6.7. Sketch context menu
7.6.7.1. Edit...
7.6.7.2. Solids -> Extrude... / Rotate..
7.6.7.3. Cut -> Extrude... / Rotate..
7.6.7.4. Create sweep base
7.6.7.5. Create sweep cut
7.6.7.6. Copy (only sketch)
7.6.7.7. Cut (including dependencies)
7.6.7.8. Rename...
7.6.7.9. Convert to guide curve...
7.6.7.10. Delete...
7.6.7.11. Show error...
7.6.7.12. Dependencies...
7.6.7.13. Construction sketch
7.6.7.14. Duplicate sketch
7.6.7.15. Select new reference
7.6.7.16. Set mark
7.6.7.17. Copy to...
7.6.8. Context menu "Base extrude/rotate" or "Cut extrude/rotate"
7.6.8.1. Edit...
7.6.8.2. Select all surfaces
7.6.8.3. Rename...
7.6.8.4. Delete...
7.6.8.5. Show error...
7.6.8.6. Dependencies...
7.6.8.7. Apply pattern
7.6.8.8. Convert to section / Convert to base
7.6.8.9. Set mark
7.6.8.10. Copy to...
7.6.8.11. Condition
7.6.8.12. Activate/deactivate
7.6.9. Filter
7.6.10. Level of detail
7.7. Docking window " 3D view "
7.7.1. Context menu commands at single parts
7.7.1.1. Tangential plane
7.7.1.2. Face attributes
7.7.1.2.1. Area attributes General
7.7.1.2.2. Example 1 - Set attribute on multiple faces
7.7.1.2.3. Example 2 - Overwrite face attributes
7.7.1.2.4. The area attributes in detail
7.7.1.2.4.1. Color (SYS_FaceAttributeColor)
7.7.1.2.4.2. Text (SYS_FaceAttributeText)
7.7.1.2.4.3. Layer (SYS_FaceAttributeLayer)
7.7.1.2.4.4. Render Material (SYS_FaceAttributeRenderMaterial)
7.7.1.2.4.5. Tolerance (SYS_FaceAttributeTolerance)
7.7.1.3. Create new layer on marked area
7.7.2. Context menu commands for assemblies
7.7.3. Toolbar Buttons
7.7.3.1. Measuring 3D parts
7.8. Docking window " Variable manager"
7.8.1. Variable manager - The most important information at a glance
7.8.2. Add new variable
7.8.3. Change variable value
7.8.3.1. Variable manager - Use dictionary in the Description field
7.8.4. Rename variable
7.8.5. Delete variable
7.8.6. Sort variables (in characteristic attribute table)
7.8.7. Mark dependent elements
7.8.8. Replace with content
7.8.9. Unused variables
7.8.10. Variable manager - The individual parameters
7.8.11. Storage location: Only in geometry | Only in table | In geometry and table
7.8.11.1. Unknown variable (error message)
7.8.11.2. Use mathematical function in sketch or feature algorithm?
7.8.12. Attribute algorithms
7.8.12.1. Set up feature algorithm - simple example
7.8.12.2. Syntax - Buttons for creating the formula
7.8.12.3. Algorithms in tabular form
7.8.12.4. Error avoidance
7.8.12.5. Add comments
7.8.12.6. Mathematical functions (feature algorithm )
7.8.12.7. Translation functions
7.8.13. Value ranges
7.8.13.1. Type " Value range variable"
7.8.13.2. Type "Value range variable with naming"
7.8.13.3. Type "Value range variable with graphics "
7.8.13.4. Type "Value range variable " combined with IF condition (characteristic algorithm )
7.8.13.4.1. IF condition: Simple example
7.8.13.4.2. IF condition: Default value "Forced" or "Standard"
7.8.14. Identification type
7.8.15. Mark parts to be avoided
7.9. Docking window "Sketcher "
7.9.1. Overview of user interface
7.9.2. Launching the Sketcher
7.9.3. Tools
7.9.3.1. Basic information on operation
7.9.3.2. Default
7.9.3.2.1. Insert sketch" dialog box (*.dbs, *.skt or *.hsk files)
7.9.3.2.2. DXF import " dialog box (*.dxf file)
7.9.3.3. Delete
7.9.3.3.1. Delete from history and sketch
7.9.3.3.2. Historical deletion
7.9.3.4. Shapes -> Points
7.9.3.4.1. Connection points for assembly construction
7.9.3.4.1.1. Connection points in general
7.9.3.4.1.2. Naming convention for connection points and insertion lines
7.9.3.4.1.3. Alignment of connection points
7.9.3.4.1.4. Connection points on miters
7.9.3.4.1.5. Connection points on screw connection elements
7.9.3.4.1.6. Create insertion line
7.9.3.4.2. Connection points as published elements for automatic placement in CAD
7.9.3.5. Shapes -> Lines
7.9.3.6. Forms -> Special
7.9.3.7. Shapes -> Circles
7.9.3.7.1. Circle with center point and radius/point
7.9.3.7.2. Circle through 3 points
7.9.3.7.3. Create circle tangent to 2 elements (circle/line/arc)
7.9.3.7.4. Circle tangent to 3 circles
7.9.3.7.5. Insert slotted hole
7.9.3.8. Shapes -> Arcs
7.9.3.9. Shapes -> Ellipses and ellipse segments
7.9.3.10. Attributes
7.9.3.11. Modify -> Transform
7.9.3.12. Modify -> Crop (Part 1)
7.9.3.13. Modify -> Crop (part 2)
7.9.3.14. Modify -> Thread
7.9.3.14.1. Cylindrical thread by length
7.9.3.14.1.1. Male thread using the example of a pin
7.9.3.14.1.1.1. Regular thread
7.9.3.14.1.1.2. Various thread pitches and derived automatic calculations for e.g. line description and core diameter
7.9.3.14.1.2. Internal thread using the cap nut as an example
7.9.3.14.2. Conical thread by lengths
7.9.3.14.2.1. Regular thread
7.9.3.15. Tools in drawing mode
7.9.3.15.1. Text
7.9.3.15.2. Attributes
7.9.3.15.3. Attributes -> Dimensioning mode
7.9.3.15.4. Attributes -> Insert hat ching
7.9.3.15.5. Attributes -> Polyline
7.9.3.15.6. Ellipses and ellipse segments
7.9.4. Sketch history
7.9.5. Docking window " Edit element"
7.9.6. Sketch history context menus
7.9.6.1. Edit element / Change parameters
7.9.6.2. Rotation axis
7.9.6.3. Delete step
7.9.6.4. Mark dependent elements
7.9.6.5. Delete step include dependent elements
7.9.6.6. Set mark
7.9.6.7. Custom comment
7.9.6.8. Add radii
7.9.7. Mathematical functions (Sketch)
7.9.8. Problem avoidance
7.10. Docking window "2D deriv ation"
7.11. Docking window "2D derivation " - Create your own combination views (*.dw)
7.11.1. Basics
7.11.2. Edit combination views in edit mode
7.11.3. [Template] with basic information
7.11.4. [Description] for display name
7.11.5. [ELEMENT_grid] to place several derivations
7.11.6. [ELEMENT_box] as wildcard element
7.11.7. [ELEMENT_derivation] for one single derivation
7.11.8. [ELEMENT_text] Text
7.11.9. [ELEMENT_table] Table
7.11.10. [ELEMENT_frame] Combine more elements in frame
7.11.11. [Formats] Different paper formats
7.11.12. Translations
7.11.13. DW files per table line
7.12. Docking window " Table "
7.12.1. Add row
7.12.2. Delete row
7.12.3. Duplicate row
7.12.4. Move row up
7.12.5. Move row down
7.12.6. Debugger
7.12.7. Show variable dependencies
7.12.8. Cursor movement up or down
7.12.9. Cut
7.12.10. Copy
7.12.11. Insert
7.12.12. Overwrite
7.12.13. Delete
7.12.14. Show/hide value range columns
7.12.15. Show/hide columns with attribute algorithms
7.12.16. Save as CSV file
7.12.17. Import CSV file
7.12.18. Sort
7.12.19. Adjust column width
7.12.20. Fill columns
7.12.21. Fill column with thread information
7.13. Docking window "Configurator " / "Assembly "
7.13.1. Configurator function
7.13.2. Project types
7.13.2.1. Configuration and Template
7.13.3. Create Assembly Table Project from A to Z
7.13.3.1. Create dummy start part
7.13.3.2. Assembly configuration create
7.13.3.2.1. Inserting components
7.13.3.2.2. Rules for connection points
7.13.3.2.3. Conditions
7.13.3.3. Testing the Assembly Configuration
7.13.3.4. Create assembly table project
7.13.4. Create subassembly
7.13.4.1. Provide required parts for configuration
7.13.4.2. Insert double T-beam using rule in "superstructure "
7.13.4.3. Insert condition for double T-beam
7.13.4.4. Add release connection point for start part
7.13.4.5. Insert pipe clamp into structure using rule
7.13.4.6. Setting up variable shares
7.13.4.7. Insert condition for pipe clip
7.13.4.8. Align pipe clamp
7.13.5. Docking window "Configurator " - Specify configuration
7.13.5.1. Context menu of the assembly
7.13.5.1.1. Open tree
7.13.5.1.2. Properties...
7.13.5.1.2.1. General
7.13.5.1.2.2. Type
7.13.5.1.2.3. Center point
7.13.5.1.3. Edit in PARTdesigner...
7.13.5.2. Parts" context menu - Insert part..
7.13.5.3. Context menu single parts
7.13.5.4. Context menu "Table restrictions "
7.13.5.5. " Value range assignments" context menu
7.13.5.5.1. Manual assignment
7.13.5.5.2. Automatic assignment
7.13.5.6. Context menu " Conditions "
7.13.5.6.1. "Condition properties " dialog box
7.13.5.6.2. Context menu of the "Condition 1 " or "Condition 2 " fields
7.13.5.6.3. Define condition - Example
7.13.5.7. Context menu of connection points
7.13.5.7.1. New rule
7.13.5.7.1.1. Properties
7.13.5.7.1.2. Positioning
7.13.5.7.1.3. Conditions
7.13.5.7.1.3.1. Conditions - Use only if applies
7.13.5.7.1.3.2. Conditions - Only use if
7.13.5.7.1.3.3. Conditions - Do not use the following rules if they are used
7.13.5.7.2. Paste
7.13.5.7.3. Context menu Attachment Point: Examples
7.13.5.7.3.1. Starting Position on Rotation
7.13.5.7.3.2. Combined Rotary and axial movements / assembly setup
7.13.6. Docking window "Setup " - Setup configuration
7.13.6.1. Build up configuration - Example
7.13.6.2. Context menu of assembly
7.13.6.3. Context menu of part
7.13.6.3.1. Delete
7.13.6.3.2. Edit in PARTproject...
7.13.6.3.3. Edit in PARTdesigner...
7.13.6.3.4. Zoom
7.13.6.3.5. Transparency
7.13.6.4. Context menu connection point
7.14. PARTdesigner: Graphical assembly editor
7.14.1. Editor Area
7.14.2. Connection Points
7.14.3. Connection with other PARTdesigner elements
7.14.4. Debugger
7.14.5. Example
7.15. Tools " docking window
7.16. Docking window "Dimensions "
7.16.1. Example: Create dimensioning
7.16.2. Horizontal, vertical and parallel dimensioning
7.16.2.1. Mandatory parameters
7.16.2.2. Optional parameters
7.16.3. Radial dimensioning
7.16.3.1. Mandatory parameters
7.16.3.2. Optional parameters
7.16.4. Angular dimensioning
7.16.4.1. Mandatory parameters
7.16.4.2. Optional parameters
7.16.5. Annotation
7.16.5.1. Mandatory parameters
7.16.5.2. Optional parameters
7.16.6. PART-ANNOTATION
7.16.6.1. Mandatory parameters
7.16.6.2. Optional parameters
7.16.7. Optional parameters Details
7.16.7.1. Correct display of inch variables in dimensionings
7.16.8. 3D Parameter
7.16.9. Using variables
7.16.10. PARTdesigner Expressions
7.17. File management (File menu )
7.17.1. New
7.17.2. New table
7.17.3. New Drawing
7.17.4. Open
7.17.5. Save or Save as..
7.17.6. Save template or Save template as..
7.17.7. Save as CSV file
7.17.8. Import CSV file
7.17.9. Identification data
7.17.9.1. Geometry
7.17.9.2. Table
7.17.9.3. Guideline for NB, SHORTNB, LINA definition and type identification
7.17.10. Recent parts
7.17.11. Close
7.18. View menu
7.19. Extras menu
7.19.1. Resolve value ranges...
7.19.2. Sort
7.19.3. Physical properties of the part
7.19.4. Settings...
7.19.4.1. PARTdesigner Menu item
7.19.4.2. Sketcher (hist.) Menu item
7.19.4.2.1. Color settings
7.19.4.2.2. Performance
7.19.4.2.3. Grid
7.19.4.2.4. Mouse
7.19.4.2.5. Shortcuts
7.19.4.3. Formula optimizer tabbed page
7.19.4.4. Other menus
7.20. Window menu
7.21. Help menu (?)
7.22. Overview on toolbars
7.23. More functions
7.23.1. Export
7.23.1.1. Case 1 - Export 3D part to 3D CAD system
7.23.1.2. Case 2 - Export 3D part to 2D CAD system
7.23.2. Test part
7.23.3. Search
7.24. License selection dialog for license server licensing
8. Assistants
8.1. Overview on different types of assistants
8.2. Create search wizard / calculation wizard
9. Configurator
10. PARTtemplateDesigner - Create data sheets
10.1. Create template from A to Z
10.2. Open existing catalog template
10.3. Basic functions / settings
10.3.1. "Basic functions" toolbar
10.3.2. Template configuration
10.3.3. Designer configuration
10.3.4. "File " menu
10.4. "Elements " toolbar
10.4.1. Create / change elements
10.4.2. General settings
10.4.3. Page settings
10.4.4. Geometry
10.4.5. Text
10.4.6. Table
10.4.6.1. Embed Documents
10.4.7. 3D view
10.4.8. U3D
10.4.9. Derivation
10.4.10. Technical view
10.4.11. Image
10.4.12. Embed
10.4.13. Flash
10.4.14. QRCode
10.5. "Layer " tab page/dialog window
10.6. Editing media variables in the Media Editor
10.6.1. Create / edit Media Variables
10.6.1.1. Create Media Variables
10.6.1.2. Edit Media Variables
10.6.2. Edit table variables
10.6.3. Hide table columns
10.7. Translate Media Variables
10.8. Transmit variable properties
11. Interactive Product Configurator
11.1. Modeling guidelines
11.1.1. Assemblies
11.1.2. Alignment of connection points
11.1.3. Naming convention for connection points and insertion lines
11.1.4. Create insertion line
11.1.5. Connection points on miters
11.1.6. Dummy starting part
11.2. XML file structure
11.2.1. Allparts
11.2.2. Part
11.2.3. Conparts
11.2.4. Baseparts
11.2.5. Categories
11.2.6. BOMexport
11.2.7. Replaceparts
11.2.8. Translation
12. Setting options / 2D derivation
12.1. Settings...
12.1.1. Launch
12.1.2. Tabbed page "Network"
12.1.3. Tabbed page "Line settings"
12.1.4. Tabbed page "Search"
12.1.4.1. General
12.1.4.2. Text Search
12.1.4.3. Sketch search (2D)
12.1.4.4. Geometric search (3D)
12.1.4.5. Color Search
12.1.5. Update notification " tab page
12.1.6. 3D settings " tab page
12.1.6.1. Templates
12.1.6.2. Elements " tab page
12.1.6.2.1. Display
12.1.6.2.2. Line colors / thickness
12.1.6.2.3. Threads
12.1.6.2.4. Center point
12.1.6.3. Register page "Surroundings "
12.1.6.3.1. Background colors
12.1.6.3.2. Background texture
12.1.6.3.3. Logo
12.1.6.3.4. Environment sphere
12.1.6.3.5. Floor
12.1.6.4. Miscellaneous " tab page
12.1.6.4.1. Handling
12.1.6.4.2. Mouse and keyboard assignment
12.1.6.4.3. Other
12.1.6.4.4. Controls
12.1.6.4.5. Standard material
12.1.7. Settings" tab page
12.1.8. Tabbed page "Parts selection"
12.1.8.1. Sorting
12.1.8.2. Project statements
12.1.8.3. Document types
12.1.9. Tabbed page "Parts list"
12.1.10. "Table" tabbed page
12.1.11. Register page "Transfer to CAD "
12.1.12. "Assembly" tabbed page
12.1.13. 2D view " tab page
12.1.14. "META" tabbed page
12.1.15. Logging settings " tab page
12.2. Create 2D derivation
12.2.1. Calling 2-D drafting
12.2.2. 2D view " dialog box
12.2.2.1. Standard views
12.2.2.1.1. Current view
12.2.2.2. Combination views
12.2.2.2.1. Render mode
12.2.2.2.2. Scaling and Paper formats
12.2.2.2.2.1. Scale, position sketch elements in 2D view
12.2.2.2.2.2. Adjust paper format in 2D view
12.2.2.3. Settings / visibility
12.2.2.4. Optimize alternative 2D size / drawing view on sheet
12.2.2.5. Add dimensioning in PARTdataManager before the export
12.2.2.6. Transfer special derivations or technical views to CAD system
12.2.3. Context menu and buttons "2D view" window
13. FAQ
13.1. Help
13.2. About
13.3. Licenses
13.3.1. License information
13.3.1.1. General " tab page
13.3.1.2. License selection " tab page
13.3.1.3. Register page "Exp iring licenses"
13.3.1.4. Register page "Active licens es"
13.3.1.5. Checkout " tab page
13.3.2. Licensing
13.3.2.1. Tabbed page "Apply for licenses online" (single user license)
13.3.2.2. Register page "Apply for licenses online " at FLM-Lizenz
13.3.2.3. Enter licenses ... (single user license)
13.3.2.4. Check licenses ... (single user license)
13.3.2.5. Exchange licenses (single user)
13.3.2.6. Enter licenses... (License server)
13.3.2.7. Check licenses ... (License server)
13.3.2.8. No valid license available
13.4. System info/Support
13.4.1. Support request
13.4.2. Save to file
13.4.3. Support tools
13.5. Global Logging System
13.6. Check for update...
13.7. Change directory order
14. Appendix
14.1. PARTdesigner-Expressions
14.2. Constants, Functions, Operators, mathematical expressions
14.2.1. Fortran Syntax
14.2.2. SQL Syntax
14.2.3. Constants
14.2.4. Operators
14.2.5. Functions
14.2.6. Examples
14.2.6.1. Example 1
14.2.6.2. Example 2
14.2.6.3. Example 3
14.2.6.4. Example 4
14.3. Regular expression
14.4. Third Party License Information
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