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5.12. Classify

5.12.10. Classify standard parts for placement dialog

Published elements are used on standard parts, for example, to make it easier for users to place parts exported from PARTsolutions in their CAD system. For parts with published elements, intelligent insertion methods are then automatically PARTsolutions Placement dialog automatically offers intelligent insertion methods.

Determine placement method

In order for a fastener e.g. to be placed in a hole it needs a defined orientation in the coordinate system.

The existing insertion points are used for this, as they already have a complete coordinate system.

A plane and an axis (with direction) have to be defined.

The Z axis of the connection point determines the axis, X and Y axes determine the plane.

Prerequisite:

The implementation is carried out using published elements [Published elements], for which the current CNS class system must be installed.

For setting published elements proceed as follows:

Select in PARTproject the 3db file of the part.

Note
Published elements must be set on all existing 3D files (.3db, .3gb).
To set the published elements, use the preview area in PARTproject which appears if you have selected a 3db file under Project selection on the left.

3db file selected

Right-click in the 3D area and select Select [Choose connection point] connection point.

-> The same-named dialog is opened.

Select connection point - [Choose connection point] Call

Select connection point [Choose connection point] - dialog

Note

If you move the mouse over a connection point, a tooltip with the name of the connection point is displayed.

If you select a specific connection point in the Select connection point [Choose connection point] dialog box, it is highlighted in red in the preview.

You can also make the selection directly by clicking on the desired connection point. The connection point is also highlighted in red when you click on it.

Select the name of the connection point that you want to publish and confirm with OK.
-> The dialog area for selecting the class name [Class name] and characteristic [Feature] opens.

Dialog area for connection points opened
Activate the checkbox for Placement plane/axis.

"Placing plane/axis" activated
Optionally, make an entry under Name. However, this is not currently used.
In order to clearly orient the published element set the following 2 parameters:
1. Axis:
  Axis identifies the axis of the connection point to be used for the positioning. If the green pyramid points vertically to the bearing face it is the Z axis.
2. Direction:
  There are two values possible:
  1: The part is inserted in positive direction of the Z axis (e.g. in bolts).
  0: The part is inserted in negative direction of the Z axis (e.g. in nuts).
  
  Example bolt: "Direction" must be set on '1'
  
  Example nut: "Direction" must be set on '0'
"Axis" and "Direction" set
Presentation in PARTdataManager
Specify whether you want to display published elements [Published elements] in the PARTdataManager display.
Make the appropriate default setting under PARTdataManager -> Extras -> Settings [Preferences] -> 3D settings -> Elements -> Display -> Texts and classes.
- None
- Only classes
- Texts and classes
Elements tab page

You can switch the display on and off at any time using the Show texts and classes toolbar button.

"Classes" disabled

"Classes" enabled

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