2.6. CAD encompassing reference of all menu commands
2.6.2.  Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "PARTdataManager"
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2.6.2.  Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "PARTdataManager"

2.6.2.1. Placement
2.6.2.2. "In cylinder bore "
2.6.2.3. "On surface "
2.6.2.4. "Surfaces in contact "
2.6.2.5. Insert model - Pattern recognition

PARTdataManager (Fig. exemplary from NX)

PARTdataManager (Fig. exemplary from NX)

The following describes how to insert a part from PARTdataManager into your 3D CAD system.

[Note]Note

This is the description of the default procedure.

For some CAD systems you can find further information in the CAD specific chapter.

[Note]Note

3Dfindit offers automatic placement methods for certain parts such as screws.

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

    -> The view changes to PARTdataManager.

  2. Select the desired component in the part selection [Part selection]. [8]

    PARTdataManager - Parts selection [Part selection]

    PARTdataManager - Parts selection [Part selection]

  3. Specify the desired characteristic in the parts view [Part view].

    PARTdataManager - Parts view [Part view]

    PARTdataManager - Parts view [Part view]

  4. Click on .[9]-> The display returns to the CAD system.

    If you performed a search, you can directly export from the search results.

    -> The view switches back to the CAD system.

  5. The 3Dfindit placement 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] (3Dfindit placement method)

      e.g. for placement of bolts, but also for bearing on shafts

      Create automatic references to place a body in a cylinder hole.

    3. On surface (3Dfindit placement method)

      Create mates for placement on planar face

    4. Touching surfaces [Touching Surfaces] (3Dfindit placement method)

      e.g. for placement of countersunk screws

      Placement with coincident faces

    [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 now 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 tab page, you will find 3D images of the component or technical views (if available).

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

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

    Multiple placement: Activating the checkbox enables direct, repeated placement in the CAD without having to use the Multiple placement [Place multiple] button each time. [10]

    [Note]Note

    Background information:

    The placement methods available in particular depend on the part type.

    Not all parts in the standard catalog have all the attributes needed for additional PARTsolutions intelligent placement methods. The method "Default placement" is always available. Currently the CAD interfaces enable the additional intelligent placement methods for rotationally symmetric parts such as bolts, nuts, rings and bearings for example.

    The following figure gives an overview about the parts which enable intelligent placement in addition.



[8] You can find a detailed description of PARTdataManager at Section 3.1, “ PARTdataManager ”.

[9] You can also export the component using "Export to file [Export in file] ". Detailed information on this can be found under Section 3.1.9, “ Export to various file formats (without 3Dfindit interface) ”.

[10] In certain CAD systems, the function is available for all placement methods, in others only for the standard CAD placement method. If the method is not available, the checkbox appears grayed out.

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