7.13.3.3. Testing the Assembly Configuration

  1. Click on the assembly designation in the docking window Structure [Assembly] (here in the example "Hinge").

    -> The starter element is displayed (without picture, as it has no geometry).

  2. Click on the starter element.

    -> The start element is displayed in red, as it is not yet clearly defined. There are several values in the table, from which you must select one.

    [Note]Note

    If the table has only one row, the part is immediately inserted.

  3. Select a table row (a characteristic). This step is mandatory, only then the build up process continues!

    [Note]Note

    If the Automatically add free connection points [Append free connection points automatically] option is activated in the Assembly properties dialog, the configuration is built up completely (provided it is unique).

    -> The connection point is displayed (here in this example "base_dummy"; it is only one, it could be more as well).

    -> At the same time, you will see the connection point in the 3D view.

    Green means that there is at least one connection part, but none is yet selected.

    [Note]Note

    If several table rows exist for parts, you can change the characteristic. The depiction in the 3D preview is automatically adjusted. (Not here for the dummy starter part, because it has no geometry

  4. Click on the connection.

    -> Possible parts are shown on the right. In this case only one is possible.

  5. Click on "wing1".

    -> The connection point "mitte" and parts available for the assembly are now displayed.

    -> The component is displayed in the 3D view.

  6. Click on another part.

    -> The part is inserted.

    -> The connection point is shown in yellow. I.e. there are more parts available for this connection point.

  7. Once again click on the connection point.

    -> Other parts still available are shown.

  8. Insert the next part.

    In the described way, insert all listed parts in the assembly.

    As soon as the structure is complete, i.e. there are no more parts to insert, everything is displayed in black.

  9. Select "hinge_dummy" in [Assembly] the docking window.

    -> The configuration is displayed with table. (Dummy table will be used as assembly table later.)

When selecting a table row the assembly is built up accordingly.

(If there is only one row available, the row selection can be left out and the part is immediately inserted.)

The angular position can be controlled via the ANG variable, 90° in the figure above.

In the next step a template is created from the assembly configuration.