4.7. V9.04 and lower

4.7.1. General
4.7.2. PARTdataManager
4.7.2.1. Analyse assemblies - Document scan + Purchineering (9.04)
4.7.2.2. Color Search (9.04)
4.7.2.3. Connections (9.03 SP2, 9.02, 9.00)
4.7.2.4. Purchineering analyses deliver information messages concerning missing fingerprints (9.04 SP2)
4.7.2.5. Enhanced Keyword search (9.04)
4.7.2.6. Cloud Navigator (9.04)
4.7.2.7. Search for unmachined parts
4.7.2.7.1. Unmachined / Finished part report: Example with "Filter for results" and "Custom variables"
4.7.2.8. Placement option for countersunk bolts (9.04)
4.7.2.9. Create sketches from 3d and optionally modify it for sketch search (9.04)
4.7.2.10. Export part into CAD and open part in PARTdataManager directly out of the "Compare" index page (9.04)
4.7.2.11. Visualize topology attributes (9.04)
4.7.2.12. Default selection for Keyword search (9.04)
4.7.2.13. 3D comparison enhanced (9.04)
4.7.2.14. Measuring grid (9.04)
4.7.2.15. Update of stylesheets for 3d view in PARTdataManager (9.04)
4.7.2.16. Minimize Search/Compare dialog box (9.04)
4.7.2.17. Key "ExportSubAssemblyStructure" - Support for subassemblies
4.7.2.18. Enhanced performance (9.04)
4.7.2.19. Expand part information section (9.04)
4.7.2.20. Purchineering (9.04 SP0, 9.03 SP2, 9.03 SP1)
4.7.2.21. Repeated placement (9.03 SP2)
4.7.2.22. Context help... (9.03 SP2, 9.02, 9.00)
4.7.2.23. PDF data sheet with "Shaded view" in derivation (9.03 SP2)
4.7.2.24. Windows user name and mass in PDF datasheet (9.03 SP2)
4.7.2.25. Duplicates Report - Create report... (9.03 SP2, 9.03 SP1)
4.7.2.25.1. Overview
4.7.2.25.2. Search results
4.7.2.26. Sketch search (2D) (9.03 SP1, 9.02)
4.7.2.27. PARTbom: HTML export format (9.03 SP1)
4.7.2.28. Physical properties of the part
4.7.2.29. Load CAD file or neutral format in the Compare page (9.03)
4.7.2.30. Call up the complex search from the context menu (9.03)
4.7.2.31. Specify / broaden search
4.7.2.32. Intelligent placement in CAD for classified standard parts (9.03, 9.02, 9.00)
4.7.2.33. Show catalog and project data in part view (9.02)
4.7.2.34. Catalog filter (9.02, 9.00)
4.7.2.35. Geometric search in the background (9.02)
4.7.2.36. Geometric Search (3-D) - New formats possible for search part (9.02)
4.7.2.37. "Topology" index page (9.02)
4.7.2.38. Main unit in search results (9.02)
4.7.2.39. Catalog Feedback (9.02)
4.7.2.40. Assistant during first startup of PARTdataManager
4.7.2.41. Show tooltip with previews
4.7.2.42. Show material in table and file name
4.7.2.43. Export favorites, Import favorites
4.7.2.44. Improved toolbar for the most important functions
4.7.2.45. Improved navigation during part selection
4.7.2.45.1. Navigation via navigation path (Breadcrumbs)
4.7.2.45.2. Back to catalog level
4.7.2.46. Full-text search
4.7.2.47. Suggested corrections for typing errors e.g. - Did you mean
4.7.2.48. Custom selection...
4.7.2.49. Determine characteristic in vertical view
4.7.2.50. Geometric Search
4.7.2.51. Recalculate 3D geometry on/off
4.7.2.52. Filter similar parts in part view
4.7.2.53. Toolbars: Change display
4.7.2.54. Standard toolbar
4.7.2.55. 3D preview
4.7.2.56. Settings for 3-D preview
4.7.2.56.1. Preview images for templates
4.7.2.56.2. Mouse and keyboard assignment
4.7.2.56.3. Correct aspect ratio
4.7.2.56.4. Button toolbar integrated into the 3-D preview
4.7.2.56.5. Rotate part after loading
4.7.2.56.6. Perspective view
4.7.2.56.7. Small coordinate system in corner
4.7.2.56.8. Adjustable logo
4.7.2.56.9. Show texts and classes
4.7.2.56.10. 3-D improvements through "Environment sphere" and "Floor"
4.7.2.57. 2D view
4.7.2.57.1. 2-D derivation dialog: shaded view (9.02)
4.7.2.57.2. Additional views in the 2-D derivation
4.7.2.57.3. 2-D zoom mouse wheel
4.7.2.58. Enhancements with Strategic Parts Management (ERP/PDM integration)
4.7.2.58.1. PARTdataManager: Mark ERP columns with an icon
4.7.2.58.2. Status colors for catalog index and Status indicating bitmaps for table view (9.04 SP2, 9.03 SP1, 9.03, 9.02)
4.7.2.58.3. Remember selected role (9.04)
4.7.2.58.4. Show CAD documents (PDM-ID) in PARTdataManager (9.03 SP2)
4.7.2.58.5. Classify project (9.03)
4.7.2.58.6. Customized special function - Show stock position (9.02)
4.7.3. CAD and interface features
4.7.3.1. CAD Seamless Integration (9.03 SP2, 9.03 SP1, 9.03, 9.00)
4.7.4. Catalog features
4.7.4.1. Installation history (9.02)
4.7.4.2. Grouping according to different categories during online catalog update (9.02)
4.7.4.3. GUI and catalog language can be set differently
4.7.4.4. DIN / EN / ISO division
4.7.4.5. Detailing (LOD) in all standard parts
4.7.4.5.1. Part selection in the PARTdataManager
4.7.4.5.2. Prerequisites for using CAD
4.7.4.5.3. 2-D sectional view in the 2-D drafting for bearings and flanges
4.7.4.5.4. Additional 2-D interface views in the CAD
4.7.4.6. Variants in screws and nuts (DIN 962)
4.7.4.7. Additional information for Part selection and Part view
4.7.4.7.1. Expiration date - Avoid parts - Replace parts
4.7.4.7.1.1. Expiration date
4.7.4.7.1.2. Avoid parts
4.7.4.7.1.3. Replace parts
4.7.4.7.2. Catalog icons
4.7.4.7.3. Parts with Standard classifications are marked
4.7.5. PARTadmin
4.7.5.1. Logging Viewer (9.03 SP2)
4.7.5.2. Geometry import (9.02, 9.00)
4.7.5.3. CAD configuration
4.7.5.4. Catalog update - Restrict catalogs to display
4.7.5.5. Manage fingerprints
4.7.5.6. Display of missing operating system rights
4.7.5.7. Display storage path of configuration files
4.7.5.8. Find keys in configuration file quickly
4.7.5.9. Catalog installation - Progress bar in taskbar
4.7.5.10. ERP/PDM environment
4.7.5.10.1. Cleanup versions / Cleanup database entries (9.03)
4.7.5.10.2. Blocking for double ERP number assignment (9.02)
4.7.5.10.3. Define Database interface
4.7.5.10.4. Copy users with all settings
4.7.5.10.5. Correct version numbers with Update Manager
4.7.5.10.6. Tooltip over status light
4.7.6. PARTlinkManager
4.7.6.1. Hide old versions of parts (9.04)
4.7.6.2. Catalog update with ERP integration - Update manager (9.03 SP2)
4.7.6.3. Filtering display
4.7.7. PARTwarehouse
4.7.7.1. PARTdataCenter - Article Number Assignment (9.04)
4.7.7.2. PARTdataCenter - Create PARTsolutions catalog from BMEcat data (9.03)
4.7.7.3. Classification Toolbar (9.03 SP1, 9.00)
4.7.7.4. Classimporter (9.03, 9.02, 9.00)
4.7.7.4.1. Delete pool files (9.03)
4.7.7.4.2. Insert variables in LinkDB (9.02)
4.7.7.4.3. Translatable text attributes (9.02)
4.7.7.4.4. Apply units for parts (9.02)
4.7.7.4.5. Check files (9.02)
4.7.7.4.6. Parameter "Clusterupdate" obsolete (9.02)
4.7.7.4.7. Changes when converting images
4.7.7.4.8. Parts may also be imported into the PARTdataManager directory "Own parts"
4.7.8. eCATALOGsolutions
4.7.8.1. Publish catalog (9.04)
4.7.8.2. Use translation services directly in PARTproject (9.03 SP1)
4.7.8.3. Use conditions in automatic dimensioning (9.02)
4.7.8.4. Map classifications (9.02)
4.7.8.5. Create own class system (9.02, 9.01)
4.7.8.6. Set standard table row
4.7.8.7. 2D derivation: Create own views
4.7.8.8. Configurator (PARTdataManager)
4.7.8.8.1. Newly arranged context menus in PARTdesigner and Configurator (PARTdataManager)
4.7.8.8.2. Sort and rename rules with the context menu of the connection point
4.7.8.8.3. Minimum / Maximum settings for Translation and Rotation in Rule properties
4.7.8.9. PARTproject
4.7.8.9.1. Context menus under Project selection were restructured
4.7.8.9.2. Text search for part
4.7.8.9.3. New batch export / create previews
4.7.8.9.4. Order/Groups of Variables - Hide columns (variables)
4.7.8.9.5. Find project dependencies
4.7.8.9.6. Match drawing view to paper size / Shortened view
4.7.8.9.6.1. Function
4.7.8.9.6.2. Configuration
4.7.8.9.7. Rendering with Maxwell Render
4.7.8.9.8. Differing catalog names for installation process
4.7.8.9.9. Classification dialog box
4.7.8.10. PARTdesigner
4.7.8.10.1. Table opened automatically
4.7.8.10.2. Move entire History tree
4.7.8.10.3. Add copied sketch to level face of rotational solid
4.7.8.10.4. Feature name editable in Properties dialog window
4.7.8.10.5. Face attributes
4.7.8.10.5.1. Set face attributes on several faces at once
4.7.8.10.5.2. Face class browser remains open after selection has been made
4.7.8.10.5.3. Face class browser
4.7.8.10.5.4. Face attribute texts are HTML competent
4.7.8.10.5.5. Text fields in the 3D view connected to variables
4.7.8.10.6. Zoom and move fast in the Sketcher
4.7.8.10.7. Coordinate system with same colors in Sketcher and 3-D view
4.7.8.10.8. Level preview
4.7.8.10.9. Mirror
4.7.8.10.10. DXFHealer
4.7.9. License Manager (9.03 SP1)
4.7.10. Interactive Product Configurator (9.03)
4.7.11. PARTstatistic: Create statistic via batch file

In this chapter you can find a selection of interesting new features of version 9.04 or lower.