2.6.2.  Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "PARTdataManager"
2.6.2.4.  "Surfaces in contact "
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2.6.2.4.  "Surfaces in contact "

[Note]Note

Placing an object in a conical hole.

The placement happens via conical surface. All needed placement constraints are automatically created.

The touching surfaces [Touching Surfaces] method method is suitable for placing countersunk screws, for example.

Initial situation:

As soon as you click on PARTdataManager or Seamless, click the Transfer to CAD [Export to CAD] the view switches to CAD and the PARTsolutions placement dialog opens.

The buttons below for the confirmation of the placement are still inactive. By clicking on you can cancel the placement action.

The buttons below for the confirmation of the placement are still inactive. By clicking on The buttons below for the confirmation of the placement are still inactive. By clicking on you can cancel the placement action. you can cancel the placement action.

  1. Click on the Touching surfaces [Touching Surfaces] button.

    -> 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).

    Example: Insert countersunk screw

    Example: Insert countersunk screw

  2. Select an area that is to coincide with the selected placement area [Select coincident placement face].

    Surface marked

    Surface marked

    [Note]Note

    Possibly CAD dialogs are displayed in addition, whereby the placement dialog becomes inactive.

  3. Click on Place once or Place multiple times [Place multiple] .

    -> The bolt is placed.

    [Note]Note

    Possibly the insertion is triggered by interaction with another dialog and then can be dropped here.

  4. Optionally perform other placements or close placement dialog

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

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