Chapter 1.  Calling PARTsolutions from CAD systems

Table of Contents

1.1. Information on the interfaces offered in this 3Dfindit version
1.2. Integration of the 3Dfindit interface
1.3. Function test of the 3Dfindit interface - activation / deactivation
1.4. Opening the interface
1.5. CAD specific menu commands and information
1.5.1. ArchiCAD
1.5.1.1. Standard information
1.5.1.2. Additional information
1.5.1.2.1. Selection in 2D
1.5.1.2.2. Mesh export (error in mesh)
1.5.1.2.3. Embedded Library
1.5.2. AutoCAD
1.5.2.1. Standard information
1.5.2.2. Additional information
1.5.2.2.1. Layer settings
1.5.2.2.2. Enhanced Attribute Editor
1.5.2.3. Administration
1.5.3. Catia V5 Macro
1.5.4. Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
1.5.4.1. Standard information
1.5.4.2. Additional information
1.5.4.2.1. Activation of the 3Dfindit V12 interface
1.5.4.2.2. Insert 3D - 3Dfindit placement dialog
1.5.4.2.3. Replace
1.5.4.2.4. Inserting parts into the 3Dfindit "Own parts" library
1.5.4.2.5. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
1.5.4.2.6. Export per Macro
1.5.4.3. Administration
1.5.5. Creo Parametric
1.5.5.1. Standard information
1.5.5.2. Additional information
1.5.5.2.1. Activation of the 3Dfindit interface in Creo Parametric
1.5.5.2.2. Adjusting sketch accuracy
1.5.5.2.3. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
1.5.5.2.4. Set up export profile
1.5.5.3. Administration
1.5.6. Autodesk Fusion 360
1.5.6.1. Standard information
1.5.6.2. Export prerequisite
1.5.7. Inventor
1.5.7.1. Standard information
1.5.7.2. Additional information
1.5.7.2.1. 3Dfindit pool path
1.5.7.2.2. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
1.5.7.2.3. Transfer of textures
1.5.7.2.4. Export per Macro
1.5.7.2.5. Trouble-shooting
1.5.7.3. Administration
1.5.8. NX
1.5.8.1. Standard information
1.5.8.2. Additional information
1.5.8.2.1. First start
1.5.8.2.2. Replace component via dimensions
1.5.8.2.3. Insert 3D - Component placement
1.5.8.2.4. Mapping of thread standards
1.5.8.2.5. Blend feature
1.5.8.2.6. Pattern features
1.5.8.2.7. Add 3Dfindit commands to the NX context menu
1.5.8.2.8. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
1.5.8.2.9. NX: Testing 3Dfindit parts in the Mechatronics Concept Designer
1.5.8.2.10. NX - Attributes: Units, category and Expression formula readable and optionally writable
1.5.8.2.11. Piping
1.5.8.3. Administration
1.5.9. Revit
1.5.9.1. Revit: Various export modes
1.5.9.2. Load IES files in RFA (lighting fixtures)
1.5.10. Solid Edge
1.5.10.1. Standard information
1.5.10.2. Additional information
1.5.10.2.1. Determine unit
1.5.10.2.2. User library
1.5.10.2.3. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
1.5.10.2.4. Troubleshooting
1.5.10.3. Administration
1.5.11. SolidWorks
1.5.11.1. Standard information
1.5.11.2. Additional information
1.5.11.2.1. Empty assembly
1.5.11.2.2. Export per Macro
1.5.11.2.3. Several SolidWorks versions in parallel operation
1.5.11.2.4. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
1.5.11.2.5. Troubleshooting
1.5.11.3. Administration
1.6. CAD encompassing reference of all menu commands
1.6.1. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "Insert model"
1.6.2. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "PARTdataManager"
1.6.2.1. Placement
1.6.2.2. "In cylinder bore "
1.6.2.3. "On surface "
1.6.2.4. "Surfaces in contact "
1.6.2.5. Insert model - Pattern recognition
1.6.3. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit"
1.6.4. Insert model (2D) from the standard and purchased parts library
1.6.5. Open project
1.6.6. Seamless - Detailed description
1.6.6.1. Search " tab page
1.6.6.1.1. Search result filter
1.6.6.1.2. Accessory part filter
1.6.6.2. Catalogs " tab page
1.6.6.3. Favorites " tab page
1.6.6.4. View " tab page - Variables in list view or table view | View | Technical specifications | 2D derivation | References | Topology
1.6.6.4.1. Determine variables in list view
1.6.6.4.2. Determine variables in table view
1.6.6.4.3. 3D view tab page
1.6.6.4.4. Tab page Technical specifications
1.6.6.4.5. 2D derivation tab page
1.6.6.4.6. References tab page
1.6.6.4.7. Topology
1.6.6.5. Transfer to CAD
1.6.6.6. Settings
1.6.7. Replace
1.6.8. Insert repeatedly
1.6.9. Perform EOL analysis
1.6.10. Extras
1.6.10.1. Load PS2 file
1.6.10.2. Load PS3 file
1.6.10.3. Run script
1.6.10.4. Release License
1.6.10.5. Settings
1.6.10.6. Event handling
1.6.11. Execute Geometric Search
1.6.12. Classify part
1.6.13. Partial search
1.6.13.1. Partial search in PARTdataManager
1.6.13.2. Partial search in 3Dfindit
1.6.14. LIVEsearch
1.6.14.1. LIVEsearch Toolbar: Context menu commands
1.6.14.2. Settings via dialog
1.6.14.3. Settings via PARTadmin
1.6.14.4. Currently supported CAD systems:
1.6.15. User library
1.6.15.1. Insert
1.6.16. About CADENAS
1.6.16.1. Licenses
1.6.16.2. System info/Support
1.6.16.3. Help
1.6.16.4. About CADENAS PARTsolutions
1.7. CAD encompassing information
1.7.1. Unknown or not supported mates (tilt / swivel) are replaced by fixed mates