7.13.2.1. Configuration and Template

Catalogs with configurations and templates are extremely rare.

  • The configuration enables free selection of elements in the docking window Assembly.

    Configuration with free selection option or template with automatical or partial self-assembly

    Configuration with free selection option or template with automatical or partial self-assembly

    In the training catalog you can find the depicted example under .../training/assembly/bausteine as configuration and as template.

  • In contrast to configurations the template assembly assembles itself 100% alone or at least partly. In the docking window Assembly the start element and the pending assembly elements (see following figure) are immediately displayed. The selection list is not displayed anymore.

    Template with complete self-assembly

    Template with complete self-assembly

Template types

  1. Templates with complete self-assembly are able to configure themselves 100% alone.

    There are no longer any free (green) connection points. All connection points are displayed in black lettering.

    Single elements can be removed, or (if available) replaced by alternative characteristics.

    After a row change, the template reassembles itself completely.

  2. Templates with partial self-assembly have a certain basic structure with which they generate themselves. Some Connection points are still open (green) and may be filled by pre-generated elements. This template variant shows a mix between configuration and full template. It may be changed and/or reduced.

    If an element in the directory tree is marked in red, but in the related table there are no variants, the constellation selected by you does not provide an appropriate part in this position of the assembly. If you intend to export the assembly, you must first select another variant at a "higher" level of the structure so that there are no more parts in red letters. An assembly can only be exported if all directory elements are uniquely engaged.

  3. Fixed template: It assembles itself 100% alone, however - in contrast to other template types - it can neither be changed nor reduced.

    The fixation is achieved by activating the respective option when saving the template.

    [Note]Note

    The fixation cannot be removed!