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2.6.13.  Partial search
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2.6.13.  Partial search

2.6.13.1. Partial search in PARTdataManager
2.6.13.2. Partial search in 3Dfindit

Functional description

The partial search [Partial search] is a geometric search, but here you do not select components as a reference for the search, but individual features such as planes, cylinders, etc. and use them to find all components that contain these features. The geometric arrangement of the features is also used for the search. The comparison parts to be searched can be standard and purchased parts as well as in-house parts.[23]

Partial 3D similarity search - including consideration of patterns and arrangements

In the following you can find a description on how to perform a Partial Search for parts in your CAD system.

As a rule, features can be selected directly in the open component in the CAD system. You will find the command Perform partial search [Execute Partial Search] in the 3Dfindit menu in the CAD system. The functionality is also available directly in 3Dfindit or in the PARTdataManager (see below).

  1. Open the desired component in CAD.

  2. Click on the command Perform partial search [Execute Partial Search].

  3. Select the features you want to search for.

    -> If the target application is not clear, a corresponding query is opened.

    Select application [Choose Application]: Example "3Dfindit"

    Select application [Choose Application]: Example "3Dfindit"

  4. Select either 3Dfindit or PARTdataManager and then click Select [Choose].

The following two sections explain the procedure once for PARTdataManager and once for 3Dfindit.



[23] For administrative default settings, see Section 1.3.3.6.6.16, “ Geo search index for partial search ” in PARTsolutions Administration - Manual .

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