Chapter 3. 3Dfindit call from CAD

Table of Contents

3.1. Information on the interfaces offered in this ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit version
3.2. Integration of CAD integration
3.3. Function test of the 3Dfindit interface - activation / deactivation
3.4. CAD-specific menu commands and information
3.4.1. AutoCAD
3.4.1.1. Standard information
3.4.1.2. Additional information
3.4.1.2.1. Layer settings
3.4.1.2.2. Enhanced Attribute Editor
3.4.1.3. Administration
3.4.2. Catia V5 Macro
3.4.3. Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
3.4.3.1. Standard information
3.4.3.2. Additional information
3.4.3.2.1. Activation of the 3Dfindit V12 interface
3.4.3.2.2. Insert 3D - 3Dfindit placement dialog
3.4.3.2.3. Replace
3.4.3.2.4. Inserting parts into the 3Dfindit "Own parts" library
3.4.3.2.5. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.3.2.6. Export per Macro
3.4.3.3. Administration
3.4.4. Creo Parametric
3.4.4.1. Standard information
3.4.4.2. Additional information
3.4.4.2.1. Activation of the 3Dfindit interface in Creo Parametric
3.4.4.2.2. Adjusting sketch accuracy
3.4.4.2.3. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.4.2.4. Set up export profile
3.4.4.3. Administration
3.4.5. Autodesk Fusion 360
3.4.5.1. Standard information
3.4.5.2. Export prerequisite
3.4.6. Inventor
3.4.6.1. Standard information
3.4.6.2. Additional information
3.4.6.2.1. 3Dfindit pool path
3.4.6.2.2. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.6.2.3. Transfer of textures
3.4.6.2.4. Export per Macro
3.4.6.2.5. Trouble-shooting
3.4.6.3. Administration
3.4.7. NX
3.4.7.1. Standard information
3.4.7.2. Additional information
3.4.7.2.1. First start
3.4.7.2.2. Replace component via dimensions
3.4.7.2.3. Insert 3D - Component placement
3.4.7.2.4. Mapping of thread standards
3.4.7.2.5. Blend feature
3.4.7.2.6. Pattern features
3.4.7.2.7. Add 3Dfindit commands to the NX context menu
3.4.7.2.8. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.7.2.9. NX: Testing 3Dfindit parts in the Mechatronics Concept Designer
3.4.7.2.10. NX - Attributes: Units, category and Expression formula readable and optionally writable
3.4.7.2.11. Piping
3.4.7.3. Administration
3.4.8. Revit
3.4.8.1. Revit: Various export modes
3.4.8.2. Load IES files in RFA (lighting fixtures)
3.4.9. Solid Edge
3.4.9.1. Standard information
3.4.9.2. Additional information
3.4.9.2.1. Determine unit
3.4.9.2.2. User library
3.4.9.2.3. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.9.2.4. Troubleshooting
3.4.9.3. Administration
3.4.10. SolidWorks
3.4.10.1. Standard information
3.4.10.2. Additional information
3.4.10.2.1. Empty assembly
3.4.10.2.2. Export per Macro
3.4.10.2.3. Several SolidWorks versions in parallel operation
3.4.10.2.4. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.10.2.5. Troubleshooting
3.4.10.3. Administration
3.5. CAD comprehensive reference of all menu commands
3.5.1. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit"
3.5.2. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "Insert model"
3.5.3. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "PARTdataManager"
3.5.3.1. Placement
3.5.3.2. "In cylinder bore"
3.5.3.3. "On surface"
3.5.3.4. "Touching surfaces"
3.5.3.5. Insert model - pattern recognition
3.5.4. Insert model (2D) from the standard and purchased parts library
3.5.5. Open project
3.5.6. Replace
3.5.7. Insert repeatedly
3.5.8. Perform EOL analysis
3.5.9. Extras
3.5.9.1. Load PS2 file
3.5.9.2. Load PS3 file
3.5.9.3. Execute script
3.5.9.4. Release license
3.5.9.5. Settings
3.5.9.6. Event handling
3.5.10. Perform a geometric search
3.5.11. Classify part
3.5.12. Perform a partial search
3.5.13. Partial search
3.5.13.1. Approach
3.5.13.2. Examples
3.5.13.2.1. Partial search: Search for a combination of planar surfaces and their relationship
3.5.13.2.2. Partial search: Search for a surface including inner contour with a complex shape
3.5.13.2.3. Partial search: pattern recognition
3.5.13.2.4. Partial search: Ignore cylinder length
3.5.13.2.5. Partial search: Find counterpart
3.5.13.2.6. Partial search: Search for a 3D text (character)
3.5.14. LIVEsearch
3.5.14.1. LIVEsearch Toolbar: Context menu commands
3.5.14.2. Settings via dialog
3.5.14.3. Settings via PARTadmin
3.5.14.4. Currently supported CAD systems
3.5.15. Own library
3.5.15.1. Record own part
3.5.16. Info CADENAS
3.5.16.1. Licenses
3.5.16.2. System info/Support
3.5.16.3. Help
3.5.16.4. About CADENAS PARTsolutions
3.6. CAD encompassing information
3.6.1. Unknown or not supported mates (tilt / swivel) are replaced by fixed mates