1.3.4.  Search methods
1.3.4.11.  Classification 2.0 search
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1.3.4.11.  Classification 2.0 search

Precondition

Install the class20 standard purchased parts and class20 proprietary parts classifications.

Functional description

The Classification 2.0 search does not require time-consuming manual classification and works on the basis of parametric reference models.

The variables can simply be adjusted in the settings dialog. The variable name in the searched parts doesn't matter. Specific topological characteristics such as holes don't have to be in the search part itself, but are added to the search in the sense of a combination search.

See also 3DFindit -> Grid search.

Procedure

  1. Call up Classification 2.0 Search [Classification 2.0 search].

    -> The same-named dialog is opened.

  2. In the index tree, select a fitting Class 2.0 own part (in this example "Rohrbogen mit Flansch").

  3. Adjust the variables of the parametrically created model with the help of sliders or input fields.

    Here in this example the following values have been set: Inner diameter 118, outer diameter 120 and flange outer diameter 124.

  4. Finally, click on Apply [Commit].

    -> The view returns to the main window.

  5. Adjust the setting under Search in (e.g. all catalogs Classifications [all catalogs classifications] or Current catalog xy). Under Search for, the setting Individual parts is usually advantageous.

    Click Start search.

    -> The results are listed on an own tabbed page by default.

  6. Open the desired part (here in this example, the part from the NORO catalog).

    [Note]Note

    The shape is basically fitting, however, the values differ a bit from the search values. (That's why the geometrical similarity is only 73%.)

    Actually the table has exactly fitting values, but these are not indexed. It is standard case for manufacturer catalogs, that only a certain percentage of all table values is indexed. Administratively, a catalog can be indexed with 100% anytime.

    PARTadmin -> Index management [Index administration] -> Geo search index [Geometrical search index] -> Create/update [Create/Update] -> Percentage share [Percental fraction]

    PARTadmin -> Index management [Index administration] -> Geo search index [Geometrical search index] -> Create/update [Create/Update] -> Percentage share [Percental fraction]

  7. Click on the icon Search result filter on/off [Search filter on/off].

    -> All table rows are displayed and the icon is grayed out .

  8. Filter the table in the column header for diameter and angle (in this example 120 and 45).

    -> The desired part is displayed.

  9. To carry out a part comparison with the search part (or other parts in question), select the desired line and call up the context menu command Compare with search part [Compare to search-part].

    Search part and found part are loaded in the part comparison [Part comparison].

  10. Click on the button Align rotation and position automatically [Automatically calculate aligned rotation and position] to superimpose the components.

    Details on the component comparison can be found under Section 1.3.10, “ Part comparison ”.

Administrative additional information

Under $CADENAS_DATA a search catalog is provided for the Classification 2.0 search. This is displayed in PARTadmin under Index management [Index administration] -> Catalogs. The usual context menu commands are available for updating the index.

The setting options for variables and topological characteristics are controlled by search templates, which can be customized for each search model. Dynamic adjustment is possible, e.g. the later splitting of classes without editing all of the assignments, but only of the search class.

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