2.6.14. LIVEsearch

When LIVEsearch is activated, the model is scanned on the fly in the background during the modeling of an individual part and geometrically similar parts are filtered from the set search area and displayed in the LIVEsearch pop-up window[24]

In this way the modeler gets information on already available parts for a possible reuse or on adequate supplier parts.

LIVEsearch exemplary in NX

LIVEsearch exemplary in NX

  • Automatic call-up of LIVEsearch

    1. Click on the button Event handling.

      → The dialog of the same name opens.

    2. Activate one or both options.

      Event handling

      Event handling

      • LIVEsearch on change: New search on model change. You can fine-tune the update frequency using the config file, see here.

      • LIVEsearch on save: New search when saving the model

    The best result part can be automatically loaded into the component comparison [Part comparison]. See here.

  • Call up LIVEsearch manually

    Independent of the set search mode, you can call the LIVEsearch manually anytime.

    To do this, click on Show results of the LIVEsearch [Display LIVEsearch results].

  • Display position of LIVEsearch: The LIVEsearch is displayed on the very bottom in the CAD system. However, you can freely move the bar on the desired position. When double-clicking, the bar returns to its origin position.




[24] You can set how long the pop-up window remains visible. See here.

The search interval can be set using the config key. See here.