5.12.13.6. Use parts in NX
5.12.13.6.2. PARTsolutions Place component manually
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5.12.13.6.2. PARTsolutions Place component manually

The following describes how to insert a PARTsolutions part using standard NX tools. In this example, the inserted part is connected to a manually created part (see Section 5.12.13.6.1, “Design parts in NX via path structure and "Stock" function”). (In placement dialog

The PARTsolutions part behaves in the same way like a manually created native NX part.

  1. Click on Place Part.

    -> The Specify Item dialog opens.

  2. Either click on Open to open any part via the Explorer or select a part from the list under Loaded Parts.

    Confirm with OK.

    -> The Place Part dialog opens.

  3. Move the cursor over the desired port and confirm with a left-click.

    -> The part is inserted.

    [Note]Note

    For placing both ports and anchors can be used[a]. The inserted T-piece contains such an anchor point. They are automatically set by the interface.

    [a] Anchor points are automatically calculated. At a T-piece for example in the intersection of main path and sub-paths of pipe.

  4. Using the red arrow keys you can go through the possible solutions.

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