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2.6.3.  Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit"
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2.6.3.  Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit"

The following describes how to insert a component from 3Dfindit into your 3D CAD system.

[Note]Note

The standard procedure is described.

For some CAD systems, you will find further information in the CAD-specific chapter.

[Note]Note

PARTsolutions offers automatic placement methods for certain parts such as screws.

  1. From the 3Dfindit menu, click 3Dfindit or Insert Model [Insert model] .

    3Dfindit (illustration exemplary from NX)

    3Dfindit (illustration exemplary from NX)

    -> The view changes to 3Dfindit.

  2. Select the desired component using any search method.

    E.g. full text search according to "ISO 4762"

    E.g. full text search according to "ISO 4762"

  3. Open the part and determine the desired characteristic.

    Select characteristic in table

    Select characteristic in table

  4. Click on the Export to CAD button.

  5. Theplacement dialog appears in the CAD system.

    [Note]Note

    The placement dialog is available for the interfaces of Inventor, Creo Parametric, Solid Edge, SolidWorks and NX. For other CAD systems, you carry out the placement using the standard methods of your CAD system.

    Select placement strategy

    Select placement strategy

  6. Select a placement method:

    1. CAD system (standard CAD placement method)

      [Note]Note

      This placement method is always available.

    2. In cylinder bore [In Cylinder] (PARTsolutions placement method)

      e.g. for placing screws, but also bearings on shafts

      Automatically creates the required placement conditions to place the body in a cylindrical hole. [Create automatic references to place a body in a cylinder hole.]

      Details can be found at Section 2.6.2.2, “ "In cylinder bore " ”.

    3. On surface (PARTsolutions placement method)

      Automatically creates the required placement conditions to place the body orthogonally on the surface [Create mates for placement on planar face]

      Details can be found at Section 2.6.2.3, “ "On surface " ”.

    4. Contacting surfaces [Touching Surfaces] (PARTsolutions placement method)

      e.g. for the placement of countersunk screws

      Placement by means of two contact surfaces [Placement with coincident faces]

      Details can be found at Section 2.6.2.4, “ "Surfaces in contact " ”.

    [Note]Note

    For placement methods that are not available, the corresponding buttons are hidden. Several methods are available, particularly for screw fittings.

    [Note]Note

    CAD-specific dialogs may be displayed. Make the corresponding entries.

    -> The 3D view in the placement dialog shows the possible connection points. If several connection points are possible, corresponding information is displayed in the placement dialog.

    -> In the placement dialog on the Graphics Tabbed page, you will find 3D images of the component or technical views (if available).

    -> The following buttons are displayed in the placement dialog:

    Place multiple times [Place multiple] (and leave dialog open)
    Place once (and close dialog)
    Close dialog (without placement)

    Multiple Place [Multiple placement]: Activating the checkbox allows direct, repeated placement in the CAD, without having to Multiple button place use [Place multiple]. [11]

    [Note]Note

    Background information:

    The placement methods displayed in a specific case depend on the component type.

    Not all components in the catalogue of standards are for the intelligent placement method classified. The Standard Placement method is always available. Current is intelligently placed by the interfaces at rotationally symmetrical parts such as: screws, nuts, discs and bearings.

    The following illustration provides an overview of the parts for which intelligent placement is possible.

If there are patterns in the placement section, these are recognized and a corresponding dialog appears. See Section 2.6.2.5, “ Insert model - Pattern recognition ”.

A detailed description of 3Dfindit can be found at 3Dfindit Enterprise.



[11] For certain CAD systems, the Feature available on all placement methods, only on others in the standard CAD placement method. If the method does not lead to is available, then the checkbox appears grayed out.

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