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PARTsolutions - User manual

CADENAS GmbH

Edition V12.6, 07/2023

Copyright © 1992-2023

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Table of Contents

Preface
1. Overview of PARTsolutions modules and their relationships
2. Open PARTsolutions from CAD systems
2.1. Information on provided interfaces of the current PARTsolutions version
2.2. Integrating the PARTsolutions interface
2.3. Function check of the PARTsolutions interface
2.4. Opening the interface
2.5. CAD specific menu commands and information
2.5.1. ArchiCAD
2.5.1.1. Standard information
2.5.1.2. Additional information
2.5.1.2.1. Selection in 2D
2.5.1.2.2. Parametric Export
2.5.1.2.3. Mesh export (error in mesh)
2.5.1.2.4. Installation of interface
2.5.1.2.5. Embedded Library
2.5.2. AutoCAD
2.5.2.1. Standard information
2.5.2.2. Additional information
2.5.2.2.1. Layer settings
2.5.2.2.2. Enhanced Attribute Editor
2.5.2.3. Administration
2.5.3. Catia V5 Macro
2.5.4. Creo Direct
2.5.4.1. Standard information
2.5.4.2. Additional information
2.5.4.2.1. Activating the PARTsolutions interface
2.5.4.2.2. Insert 3D - PARTsolutions placement dialog
2.5.4.2.3. Replace
2.5.4.2.4. Inserting parts into PARTdataManager "My parts" library
2.5.4.2.5. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
2.5.4.2.6. Export per Macro
2.5.4.3. Administration
2.5.5. Creo Parametric
2.5.5.1. Standard information
2.5.5.2. Additional information
2.5.5.2.1. Activating the PARTsolutions interface in Creo Parametric
2.5.5.2.2. Adjusting sketch accuracy
2.5.5.2.3. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
2.5.5.3. Administration
2.5.6. Inventor
2.5.6.1. Standard information
2.5.6.2. Additional information
2.5.6.2.1. PARTsolutions pool path
2.5.6.2.2. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
2.5.6.2.3. Export per Macro
2.5.6.2.4. Trouble-shooting
2.5.6.3. Administration
2.5.7. NX
2.5.7.1. Standard information
2.5.7.2. Additional information
2.5.7.2.1. First start
2.5.7.2.2. Insert 3D - Part placement
2.5.7.2.3. Blend feature
2.5.7.2.4. Pattern features
2.5.7.2.5. Add PARTsolutions commands to NX context menu
2.5.7.2.6. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
2.5.7.2.7. NX: Testing PARTsolutions parts in the Mechatronics Concept Designer
2.5.7.2.8. NX - Attributes: Units, category and Expression formula readable and optionally writable
2.5.7.2.9. Piping
2.5.7.3. Administration
2.5.8. Revit
2.5.8.1. Revit: Various export modes
2.5.8.2. Load IES files in RFA (lighting fixtures)
2.5.9. Solid Edge
2.5.9.1. Standard information
2.5.9.2. Additional information
2.5.9.2.1. Determine unit
2.5.9.2.2. User library
2.5.9.2.3. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
2.5.9.2.4. Troubleshooting
2.5.9.3. Administration
2.5.10. SolidWorks
2.5.10.1. Standard information
2.5.10.2. Additional information
2.5.10.2.1. Empty assembly
2.5.10.2.2. Insert 3D - Pattern recognition
2.5.10.2.3. Export per Macro
2.5.10.2.4. Several SolidWorks versions in parallel operation
2.5.10.2.5. Physical properties from PARTsolutions
2.5.10.2.6. Troubleshooting
2.5.10.3. Administration
2.6. CAD encompassing reference of all menu commands
2.6.1. Insert model (3D) from the Standard and supplier parts library
2.6.1.1. Standard placement
2.6.1.2. "In Cylinder "
2.6.1.3. "On surface "
2.6.1.4. "Touching Surfaces"
2.6.1.5. Insert model - Pattern recognition
2.6.2. Insert model (2D) from the Standard and supplier parts library
2.6.3. Open project
2.6.4. Visual search engine for 3D manufacturer components
2.6.5. Seamless - Detailed description
2.6.5.1. "Search" tabbed page
2.6.5.1.1. Search filter
2.6.5.1.2. Accessory part filter
2.6.5.2. "Catalogs" tabbed page
2.6.5.3. "Favorites" tabbed page
2.6.5.4. Tabbed page "View" - Variables in List view or Table view | View | Technical details | 2D derivation | Links | Topology
2.6.5.4.1. Determine variables in List view
2.6.5.4.2. Determine variables in Table view
2.6.5.4.3. 3D view tabbed page
2.6.5.4.4. Technical details tabbed page
2.6.5.4.5. 2D derivation tabbed page
2.6.5.4.6. Links tabbed page
2.6.5.4.7. Topology
2.6.5.5. Transfer to CAD
2.6.5.6. Settings
2.6.6. Replace
2.6.7. Insert repeatedly
2.6.8. Extras
2.6.8.1. Load PS2 file
2.6.8.2. Load PS3 File
2.6.8.3. Run script
2.6.8.4. Release License
2.6.8.5. Settings
2.6.8.6. Event handling
2.6.9. Execute Geometric Search
2.6.9.1. Call
2.6.9.2. PARTdataManager: Actions in the search result list
2.6.9.3. PARTdataManager: Further actions in the "Geometric search (3D)" dialog box
2.6.10. Partial search
2.6.11. LIVEsearch
2.6.11.1. LIVEsearch Toolbar: Context menu commands
2.6.11.2. Settings via dialog
2.6.11.3. Settings via PARTadmin
2.6.11.4. Currently supported CAD systems:
2.6.12. Settings
2.6.13. User library
2.6.13.1. Insert
2.6.14. About CADENAS
2.6.14.1. Licenses
2.6.14.2. System info/Support
2.6.14.3. Help
2.6.14.4. About CADENAS PARTsolutions
2.7. CAD encompassing information
2.7.1. Unknown or not supported mates (tilt / swivel) are replaced by fixed mates
3. PARTsolutions Modules
3.1. PARTdataManager
3.1.1. Functional range
3.1.2. Call PARTdataManager
3.1.3. License selection dialog box at License Server licensing
3.1.4. From part selection to export with the help of two little examples
3.1.5. User interface
3.1.5.1. User interface Part selection
3.1.5.2. User interface Part view
3.1.5.3. User interface - General notes
3.1.5.4. Placing method for dockings
3.1.6. Search and Part Selection
3.1.6.1. Search and Part Selection at a glance
3.1.6.1.1. Search in...: Where?
3.1.6.1.2. Search for: Part families or single parts?
3.1.6.1.3. Which search method(s) shall be used?
3.1.6.1.4. Start Standard search or Cloud Navigator or Cloud Map?
3.1.6.1.5. Search results tabbed page
3.1.6.1.6. Part comparison
3.1.6.2. Custom selection...
3.1.6.3. Search for Parts | Part families and Parts
3.1.6.4. Search methods
3.1.6.4.1. When to take which search method?
3.1.6.4.1.1. Advantages and disadvantages / limitations of single methods
3.1.6.4.1.2. Search methods in combination
3.1.6.4.1.3. Search methods in combination: Example
3.1.6.4.2. Filter (Faceted search)
3.1.6.4.2.1. Example
3.1.6.4.3. Full-text search
3.1.6.4.3.1. Full-text search example
3.1.6.4.3.2. Full-text search: Search options in detail
3.1.6.4.3.2.1. Search with one single term
3.1.6.4.3.2.2. Singular - Plural
3.1.6.4.3.2.3. Multiple terms
3.1.6.4.3.2.4. Search with combination of terms and variable values
3.1.6.4.3.2.5. Search only with variable values
3.1.6.4.3.2.6. Exact search {}
3.1.6.4.3.2.7. Strict search !
3.1.6.4.3.2.8. Phrase search "" (exact order of terms)
3.1.6.4.3.2.9. Wildcard search *
3.1.6.4.3.2.10. Leading zeros in part numbers
3.1.6.4.3.2.11. Search for negative values
3.1.6.4.3.2.12. Number search with units (explicitly and implicitly)
3.1.6.4.3.2.13. Logical operators
3.1.6.4.3.2.14. Mixture of AND and OR - Parentheses
3.1.6.4.3.2.15. Topological measures of length
3.1.6.4.3.2.16. Search options with ERP integration
3.1.6.4.3.2.17. Wildcard query for a whole directory
3.1.6.4.3.2.18. Background information
3.1.6.4.3.2.18.1. Automatic splitting of search terms
3.1.6.4.3.2.18.2. Toleration of wrong divisions in strings
3.1.6.4.3.2.18.3. Ranking
3.1.6.4.3.2.18.4. Find order numbers with empty spaces and special characters
3.1.6.4.3.2.18.5. Extraction of zeros from search terms
3.1.6.4.3.2.18.6. Search for values of value range fields
3.1.6.4.3.3. What is searched?
3.1.6.4.3.4. Automatic phrase completions
3.1.6.4.3.5. Full-text search supplemented with synonyms
3.1.6.4.3.6. Full-text search in link database using ERP integration
3.1.6.4.4. Search for Order number or type code
3.1.6.4.5. Variables search
3.1.6.4.5.1. Variables search : The most important at a glance
3.1.6.4.5.2. Variables search: Call from dialog area "Suggestions"
3.1.6.4.5.3. Variables search: Call directly from variable value of a search result
3.1.6.4.6. Geometric search (3D)
3.1.6.4.6.1. Geometric search (3D): The most important at a glance
3.1.6.4.6.2. Tabbed page Projects
3.1.6.4.6.3. Tabbed page 3D files
3.1.6.4.6.4. Settings
3.1.6.4.6.5. Search results
3.1.6.4.6.5.1. Percent degree of similarity
3.1.6.4.6.5.2. Mirrored parts
3.1.6.4.6.5.3. Quick compare
3.1.6.4.6.5.4. Sorting results
3.1.6.4.6.5.5. Minimum similarity
3.1.6.4.6.5.6. Part comparison
3.1.6.4.6.6. Quality of topology information/features
3.1.6.4.7. Sketch search (2D)
3.1.6.4.7.1. Sketch search (2D): The most important at a glance
3.1.6.4.7.2. Example "Drawing a hand wheel"
3.1.6.4.7.3. More examples
3.1.6.4.7.4. Different operation methods of sketch search
3.1.6.4.7.4.1. Create sketch from picture
3.1.6.4.7.4.1.1. Default
3.1.6.4.7.4.1.2. Segmentation
3.1.6.4.7.4.1.3. Cut
3.1.6.4.7.4.2. Create sketches automatically from 3D and modify
3.1.6.4.7.4.3. Create sketches manually
3.1.6.4.7.5. Settings / Actions
3.1.6.4.7.6. Drawing Tools
3.1.6.4.8. Color Search
3.1.6.4.8.1. Color Search: The most important at a glance
3.1.6.4.8.2. Color Search: Details
3.1.6.4.8.3. Color Search: Examples
3.1.6.4.9. Search for unmachined parts
3.1.6.4.9.1. Search for unmachined parts: The most important at a glance
3.1.6.4.10. Partial search
3.1.6.4.10.1. Requirements
3.1.6.4.10.2. Partial search: The most important at a glance
3.1.6.4.10.3. Tabbed page "Projects"
3.1.6.4.10.4. Tabbed page "3D files"
3.1.6.4.10.5. Partial search in CAD
3.1.6.4.10.6. Partial search: Examples of use
3.1.6.4.10.6.1. Partial search: Search for multiple planar faces and their relation
3.1.6.4.10.6.2. Partial search : Search for a face including inner contour with a complex shape
3.1.6.4.10.6.3. Partial search : Search for a hole pattern by selecting a face
3.1.6.4.10.6.4. Partial search : Search for negative parts
3.1.6.4.10.6.5. Partial search : Search for letters
3.1.6.4.10.6.6. Partial search: Ignore cylinder lengths
3.1.6.4.10.6.7. Partial search : Different similarities with or without consideration the geometrical arrangement
3.1.6.4.10.7. Quality of topology information/features
3.1.6.4.11. Classification 2.0 search
3.1.6.4.12. Topology search
3.1.6.4.12.1. Topology search: The most important at a glance
3.1.6.4.12.2. Topology search: Search results
3.1.6.4.12.3. Topology search - Settings in detail
3.1.6.4.12.3.1. Size
3.1.6.4.12.3.2. Area/Volume
3.1.6.4.12.3.3. Symmetry
3.1.6.4.12.3.4. Material
3.1.6.4.12.3.5. Cylinder
3.1.6.4.12.3.6. Cone
3.1.6.4.12.3.7. Torus
3.1.6.4.12.3.8. Sphere
3.1.6.4.12.3.9. Hole
3.1.6.4.12.3.10. Rectangular Slot
3.1.6.4.12.3.11. Slotted Hole
3.1.6.4.12.3.12. Curved Slot
3.1.6.4.12.3.13. Linear Hole Pattern
3.1.6.4.12.3.14. Linear Slot Pattern
3.1.6.4.12.3.15. Linear Rectangular Slot Pattern
3.1.6.4.12.3.16. Circular Hole Pattern
3.1.6.4.12.3.17. Curved Slot Pattern
3.1.6.4.12.3.18. Distance between Planes
3.1.6.4.12.3.19. Angles between Planes
3.1.6.4.13. Part selection via index tree
3.1.6.4.13.1. Modus "Symbols"
3.1.6.4.13.2. Modus "Details"
3.1.6.4.13.3. Item "Catalogs"
3.1.6.4.13.4. Item "Classifications"
3.1.6.4.13.5. Item "Favorites"
3.1.6.4.13.6. Item "History"
3.1.6.4.13.6.1. Rubric "History"
3.1.6.4.13.7. Navigation via navigation path (breadcrumbs)
3.1.6.4.13.8. Common variables
3.1.6.4.14. "Delivery country" as filter
3.1.6.4.15. Filter assistants
3.1.6.4.15.1. Docking window Filter: Quick filter search with auto filter
3.1.6.4.15.2. Customized filter assistants
3.1.6.4.15.3. Global filter assistants
3.1.6.4.15.3.1. Assistants provided by CADENAS
3.1.6.4.15.3.2. Search filter assistant (provided by PARTsolutions administration)
3.1.6.4.15.4. Search Assistant - LinkDB Filter
3.1.6.4.16. Web assistant (provided by customer)
3.1.6.5. Search templates: Save / load
3.1.6.6. Start search / Start Cloud Navigator / Start Cloud Map
3.1.6.7. Search results
3.1.6.7.1. Display mode
3.1.6.7.1.1. "Details" display mode
3.1.6.7.1.1.1. Popup window shows all available information
3.1.6.7.1.2. "Table" display mode
3.1.6.7.1.3. "Symbols" display mode
3.1.6.7.1.4. "Cloud Map" display mode
3.1.6.7.1.5. "Partition Map" display mode
3.1.6.7.2. Columns show/hide
3.1.6.7.3. Filter
3.1.6.7.4. Icons and messages
3.1.6.7.5. Save search results: in favorites / in file
3.1.6.7.6. Suggested corrections for typing errors e.g. - Did you mean
3.1.6.7.7. "Related results" - Specify / broaden search
3.1.6.7.8. Sort table lines
3.1.6.7.9. Start search in new tab from context menu
3.1.6.7.10. Actions (context menu commands / buttons)
3.1.6.8. Catalog, project and part information
3.1.6.8.1. Docking window "Details"
3.1.6.8.2. Status bar
3.1.6.8.3. Spezielle Kennzeichnungen von Katalogen und/oder Unterverzeichnissen
3.1.6.9. Part selection with ERP integration
3.1.6.10. Part comparison
3.1.6.10.1. Call part comparison / Taking over parts into part comparison
3.1.6.10.2. Tabular Compare
3.1.6.10.2.1. Quality of topology information/features
3.1.6.10.3. 3D comparison
3.1.6.10.3.1. Align parts - Functions
3.1.6.10.3.2. Comparison operations
3.1.6.10.3.3. Other functions
3.1.6.10.3.4. Settings
3.1.6.10.3.5. Orientation cube
3.1.6.10.3.6. Context menu "3D comparison"
3.1.6.10.4. 2D comparison
3.1.6.10.4.1. 3D & 2D synchronization
3.1.6.10.4.2. Context menu
3.1.6.11. Cloud Navigator
3.1.6.11.1. Cloud Navigation Search - Examples
3.1.6.11.1.1. CloudNavigator Example - Textual search and GeoSearch with part comparison
3.1.6.11.1.2. CloudNavigator example - Variable search and modification side by side
3.1.6.11.1.3. CloudNavigator example - Topology search: Directly compare similar search runs
3.1.6.11.2. Start
3.1.6.11.3. Search methods / Context menu commands
3.1.6.11.4. Export to CAD
3.1.6.11.5. Buttons
3.1.6.11.6. Settings
3.1.6.12. Context menu commands
3.1.7. Part view
3.1.7.1. Determine characteristic in "Table" view
3.1.7.1.1. Full-text search in table
3.1.7.1.2. Show/hide variable groups
3.1.7.1.3. Call Table settings
3.1.7.1.4. Columns with value range fields
3.1.7.1.5. Preview images adjustable in size
3.1.7.1.6. Show preview images per line in Part view
3.1.7.1.7. Show graphics in table
3.1.7.1.8. Ascending/descending column sorting
3.1.7.1.9. Adjust column width
3.1.7.1.10. Show topology variables in table
3.1.7.1.11. Filter table
3.1.7.1.11.1. Filter table by search
3.1.7.1.11.2. Filter table via input fields in column header
3.1.7.1.11.3. Table filtered by Accessory part
3.1.7.1.11.4. Use preferred rows filter
3.1.7.1.11.5. Example: Using filters
3.1.7.1.11.6. Parts that should be avoided
3.1.7.1.11.7. DIN 962 option
3.1.7.1.11.8. Hide columns
3.1.7.1.12. Additional information /-functions
3.1.7.1.13. Material selection
3.1.7.2. Determine characteristic in "Vertical" view
3.1.7.2.1. Value ranges
3.1.7.2.2. Example: Quick restriction to desired values
3.1.7.3. Determine characteristic in 3D view
3.1.7.4. Docking window "Links"
3.1.7.4.1. Geometric search in the background
3.1.7.5. Docking window "Assembly"
3.1.7.6. Docking window "3D view"
3.1.7.6.1. 3D view Toolbar
3.1.7.6.2. Determine Level of Detail
3.1.7.6.2.1. Level of Detail - Selection
3.1.7.6.2.2. Level of Detail - Different Schemes
3.1.7.6.2.3. Level of Detail - Show configuration in CAD
3.1.7.6.3. Measurement of 3D parts
3.1.7.6.4. Measuring grid
3.1.7.6.5. Show Dimensionings
3.1.7.6.6. Change characteristic via dimension labels
3.1.7.6.7. Define section cut...
3.1.7.6.8. Part designation (Standard name [NB] / BOM name [LINA])
3.1.7.7. Docking window "Technical details"
3.1.7.8. Docking window "Part information"
3.1.7.9. Docking window "Topology information "
3.1.7.10. Docking window "RFQ" (Request for Quotation)
3.1.8. Export to CAD (with and without interface)
3.1.9. Export into different file formats (without PARTsolutions interface)
3.1.9.1. Export 3D formats
3.1.9.1.1. "Views" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.2. "Filter" -> Geometry tabbed page
3.1.9.1.3. "Export options" tabbed page -> Insertion position, Options , Layer settings
3.1.9.1.4. "Export options" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.5. "Export options" tabbed page -> Export accuracy
3.1.9.1.6. "Transformation" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.7. "Reduction" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.8. "Export options" tabbed page -> Insert in CAD automatically
3.1.9.1.9. "Cross-section" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.10. "NX" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.11. "File" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.12. "General" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.13. "SAT" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.14. "STEP" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.15. "Import PS3" tabbed page
3.1.9.1.16. Import via Macro
3.1.9.1.16.1. CATIA Macro
3.1.9.1.16.2. SolidDesigner/OneSpace Modeling Macro
3.1.9.1.16.3. SolidWorks Macro
3.1.9.2. Export 2D formats
3.1.9.2.1. "Views" tabbed page
3.1.9.2.2. Tabbed page "Filter" - Unit conversion
3.1.9.2.3. "Layers" and "Export options" tabbed page - AutoCAD DWG 2D
3.1.9.2.4. "Export options" tabbed page - DWF 2D
3.1.9.2.5. "EPS Drawing Options" tabbed page
3.1.9.2.6. "Export options" tabbed page - ME10 MI 2D
3.1.9.2.7. "Export options" tabbed page - Microstation DGN 2D
3.1.9.2.8. "Export options" tabbed page - SVG 2D
3.1.9.2.9. "Export options" tabbed page - DXF 2D (binary)
3.1.9.3. Export Image formats
3.1.9.3.1. BMP GIF JPEG PNG TIFF
3.1.9.3.2. Animated GIF
3.1.9.3.3. Maxwell Render 3D
3.1.9.3.3.1. "Attributes" tabbed page
3.1.9.3.3.2. "Maxwell" tabbed page
3.1.9.3.3.3. "Material" index page
3.1.9.3.3.4. "Stage" tabbed page
3.1.9.3.3.5. "Cross-section" tabbed page
3.1.9.3.3.6. PARTrenderManager with Maxwell Renderer
3.1.9.3.3.6.1. Installation
3.1.9.3.3.6.2. Usage
3.1.9.3.3.6.2.1. User interface
3.1.9.3.3.6.2.2. Add a new server
3.1.9.3.3.6.2.3. Call up PARTrenderManager (Client user interface)
3.1.9.3.3.6.2.4. Create jobs
3.1.9.3.3.6.2.5. Delete jobs
3.1.9.3.3.6.2.6. Preview images
3.1.9.3.3.6.2.7. Save images of finished jobs
3.1.9.3.3.6.2.8. User rights
3.1.9.3.4. POV-Ray 3D
3.1.9.3.4.1. "Attributes" tabbed page
3.1.9.3.4.2. "POV-Ray" tabbed page
3.1.9.3.4.3. "Cross-section" index page
3.1.9.3.4.4. Create previews for PARTdataManager
3.1.9.4. Export "Others" formats
3.1.9.4.1. Export in AVI format
3.1.9.4.2. Export GAEB 90 / GAEB DA XML format
3.1.9.4.3. Export PDF (U3D) format
3.1.9.4.4. Export PDF datasheet
3.1.9.4.4.1. Application
3.1.9.4.4.2. Settings
3.1.9.4.5. Export PDT
3.1.9.4.6. Export QR code
3.1.9.4.7. eClass Advanced
3.1.9.4.8. Export further "Others" formats
3.1.9.4.8.1. "Export options" tabbed page -> Export accuracy
3.1.9.4.8.2. "Cross-section" tabbed page
3.1.9.4.8.3. "Transformation" tabbed page
3.1.9.4.8.4. "Reduction" tabbed page
3.1.9.4.8.5. "Filter" -> Geometry tabbed page
3.1.9.4.8.6. "Collada options " tabbed page
3.1.9.4.8.7. "WebGL Html" tabbed page
3.1.9.5. Export in transfer formats
3.1.9.5.1. 3D transfer formats
3.1.9.5.1.1. Export in native format
3.1.9.5.2. 2D transfer formats
3.1.10. Create 2D derivation
3.1.10.1. "2D view" dialog box
3.1.10.1.1. Standard views
3.1.10.1.1.1. Current view
3.1.10.1.2. Combination views
3.1.10.1.2.1. Render mode
3.1.10.1.2.2. Scale and Paper formats
3.1.10.1.2.2.1. Scale, position sketch elements in 2D view
3.1.10.1.2.2.2. Adjust paper format in 2D view
3.1.10.1.3. Settings / visibility
3.1.10.1.4. Alternative 2D size Optimize drawing view on paper size /
3.1.10.1.5. Add dimensioning in PARTdataManager before the export
3.1.10.1.6. Transfer special derivations or technical views to CAD system
3.1.10.2. "Choose view to pass..." dialog box
3.1.10.3. Exporting the 2D drafting
3.1.10.4. Context menu and buttons "2D view" window
3.1.11. PARTdataManager – ERP/PDM extensions
3.1.11.1. ERP toolbar
3.1.11.2. Enhanced search possibilities with ERP integration
3.1.11.2.1. Full-text search: Geometry and ERP values mixed
3.1.11.2.2. Use preferred rows filter
3.1.11.3. Database login…
3.1.11.4. User and role display in status bar
3.1.11.5. Classify project
3.1.11.6. Columns with colored background for ERP and PDM data
3.1.11.7. Hiding columns
3.1.11.8. Status colors for catalog index
3.1.11.9. Status indicating bitmaps for table view (Status light)
3.1.11.10. Additional information in directory tree
3.1.11.11. Request ERP number per e-mail
3.1.11.12. Display filtered tree
3.1.11.13. Sorting of search results
3.1.11.14. Line sorting in PARTdataManager
3.1.11.15. "Assembly" Window - Bill of material Window
3.1.11.15.1. Display mode
3.1.11.15.2. Choice of geometrically identical versions
3.1.11.15.3. Loading the single parts
3.1.11.16. Show CAD documents (PDM-ID) in PARTdataManager
3.1.12. Document scan / Analyses
3.1.13. Purchineering | Duplicates Report | Unmachined / Finished part report
3.1.13.1. Purchineering
3.1.13.1.1. License
3.1.13.1.2. Call
3.1.13.1.3. Labeling
3.1.13.1.4. Make or Buy report
3.1.13.1.5. "Find suppliers" report
3.1.13.1.6. "Cost mockup" report
3.1.13.1.6.1. Price request
3.1.13.1.7. Find Supplier branches
3.1.13.1.8. Kanban Report
3.1.13.1.9. Setting options for "Make or Buy", "Find suppliers", "Cost mockup"
3.1.13.1.10. Icons in "Make or Buy", "Find suppliers", "Cost mockup", "Unmachined / Finished part report"
3.1.13.1.10.1. Part comparison
3.1.13.1.11. Buttons
3.1.13.2. Duplicates Report
3.1.13.2.1. License
3.1.13.2.2. Settings
3.1.13.2.3. Results Overview
3.1.13.2.4. Results in detail
3.1.13.3. Unmachined / Finished part report
3.1.13.3.1. Unmachined / Finished part report: Functional description
3.1.13.3.2. Unmachined / Finished part report: Procedure
3.1.13.3.3. Unmachined / Finished part report: Create new report - different call options
3.1.13.3.4. Unmachined / Finished part report: Setting options
3.1.13.3.5. Unmachined / Finished part report: Example with "Filter for results" and "Custom variables"
3.1.13.3.6. Unmachined / Finished part report: Open existing reports
3.1.13.3.7. Unmachined / Finished part report: Licenses and packages
3.1.13.4. General on all kinds of reports
3.1.13.4.1. Precondition
3.1.13.4.2. PARTdataManager: Running report generations on server
3.1.13.4.3. Report management... - Call up created reports later
3.1.14. Analysis
3.1.14.1. Make or Buy, Cost mockup and Suppliers Analysis
3.1.14.1.1. "Make or Buy" Analysis
3.1.14.1.2. "Suppliers" Analysis
3.1.14.1.3. "Cost mockup" Analysis
3.1.14.1.4. Setting options for "Make or Buy", "Cost mockup" and "Suppliers"
3.1.14.2. Duplicate Analysis
3.1.14.3. Basics concerning all analyses
3.1.14.3.1. License
3.1.14.3.2. Precondition
3.1.14.3.3. Summary Docking window
3.1.14.3.4. Search part
3.1.14.3.5. Part comparison and different functions
3.1.14.3.6. PARTdataManager: Running report generations on server
3.1.14.3.7. Manage analyses - Call up created analyses later
3.1.14.3.8. Export
3.1.14.3.9. Administrative settings
3.1.15. Configurations and templates
3.1.15.1. General information on assemblies
3.1.15.2. Configuration
3.1.15.3. Template
3.1.15.4. Assembly Table Project
3.1.15.5. Configuration mode
3.1.15.6. Context menus in the "Assembly" dialog area
3.1.15.6.1. Context menu of an assembly
3.1.15.6.1.1. Search...
3.1.15.6.1.2. Transparency
3.1.15.6.1.3. Insert part
3.1.15.6.2. Context menu of an assembly element
3.1.15.7. Saving templates
3.1.16. Catalog Feedback
3.1.16.1. Report model problem - Show status of reported model problems
3.1.16.2. Workflow
3.1.17. Local Settings - Examples
3.1.18. Legend: Used icons on catalog, directory, project level and part view
3.1.18.1. Icons on catalog level
3.1.18.1.1. Catalog Quality Seal
3.1.18.2. Directory level
3.1.18.3. Icons on project level
3.1.18.3.1. Classification icons
3.1.18.3.2. Available analyses
3.1.18.3.3. Obsolete standard part/manufacturer part
3.1.18.4. Part view
3.1.18.4.1. Parts to be avoided
3.1.19. Reference part
3.1.19.1. Toolbars
3.1.19.1.1. Views
3.1.19.1.2. Level of Detail
3.1.19.1.3. Default
3.1.19.1.4. Export
3.1.19.1.5. Assembly
3.1.19.1.5.1. Configurator mode
3.1.19.1.5.2. Exploded view
3.1.19.1.5.3. Assembly structure
3.1.19.1.5.4. Connect assemblies automatically
3.1.19.1.6. Connection points
3.1.19.1.7. Link database
3.1.19.1.8. Single functions (buttons)
3.1.19.2. Menus
3.1.19.2.1. File menu
3.1.19.2.2. Export menu
3.1.19.2.2.1. Transfer to CAD
3.1.19.2.2.2. Export in file
3.1.19.2.2.3. Meta file batch
3.1.19.2.3. ERP menu
3.1.19.2.4. View menu
3.1.19.2.4.1. 2D derivation
3.1.19.2.4.2. Configurator mode
3.1.19.2.4.3. Exploded view
3.1.19.2.4.4. Assembly structure
3.1.19.2.4.5. Recalc automatically
3.1.19.2.5. Table menu
3.1.19.2.5.1. Show graphics in table
3.1.19.2.5.2. Edit table
3.1.19.2.5.2.1. Tabbed page Documents
3.1.19.2.5.2.2. Tabbed page Variables
3.1.19.2.5.2.3. Tabbed page Table
3.1.19.2.6. Configurator menu
3.1.19.2.7. Extras menu
3.1.19.2.7.1. PARTupdate
3.1.19.2.7.2. PARTadmin
3.1.19.2.7.3. PARTbom
3.1.19.2.7.4. Bill of material
3.1.19.2.7.5. Physical properties of the part
3.1.19.2.7.6. Purchineering
3.1.19.2.7.7. Duplicates Report
3.1.19.2.7.8. Search for unmachined parts
3.1.19.2.7.9. Report generations on server...
3.1.19.2.7.10. Send to Sunglass server
3.1.19.2.7.11. Connect assemblies automatically
3.1.19.2.7.12. Start VBS/VBB script...
3.1.19.2.7.13. Open part by MIDENT
3.1.19.2.7.14. Settings...
3.1.19.2.8. Window menu
3.1.19.2.9. Help menu
3.1.19.3. Search functions
3.1.19.4. Docking windows (Standard)
3.1.19.5. Docking windows (Extras)
3.1.19.6. Context menus
3.1.19.6.1. Context menu commands Part selection
3.1.19.6.1.1. Context menu commands - Examples
3.1.19.6.1.2. Context menu commands in detail
3.1.19.6.1.2.1. Open
3.1.19.6.1.2.2. Versions
3.1.19.6.1.2.3. Go to class
3.1.19.6.1.2.4. Part information
3.1.19.6.1.2.5. Release Notes
3.1.19.6.1.2.6. Search in the catalog / Search in directory
3.1.19.6.1.2.7. Part comparison
3.1.19.6.1.2.8. Sort by geometric similarity
3.1.19.6.1.2.9. Geometrical search for this part
3.1.19.6.1.2.10. Partial search for this part
3.1.19.6.1.2.11. Sketch search for this part
3.1.19.6.1.2.12. Cloud Navigation Search
3.1.19.6.1.2.13. Purchineering
3.1.19.6.1.2.14. Duplicates Report
3.1.19.6.1.2.15. Unmachined / Finished part report
3.1.19.6.1.2.16. Price search...
3.1.19.6.1.2.17. Add to favorites
3.1.19.6.1.2.18. Copy
3.1.19.6.1.2.19. Copy projects to the clipboard
3.1.19.6.1.2.20. Hide project / Hide directory
3.1.19.6.1.2.21. Rename directory
3.1.19.6.1.2.22. Create new directory
3.1.19.6.1.2.23. Create document project
3.1.19.6.1.2.24. Analysis
3.1.19.6.1.2.25. Generate image data/preview images with batch run
3.1.19.6.1.2.25.1. Generate previews
3.1.19.6.1.2.25.2. Export images
3.1.19.6.1.2.26. Edit with PARTproject
3.1.19.6.1.2.27. Catalog Feedback
3.1.19.6.2. Context menu commands Part view
3.1.19.6.2.1. Overview
3.1.19.6.2.2. Context menu commands in docking window "3D view"
3.1.19.6.2.2.1. Zoom all
3.1.19.6.2.2.2. Transfer to PARTbom/ Selected parts
3.1.19.6.2.2.3. Transparency
3.1.19.6.2.2.4. Part comparison
3.1.19.6.2.2.5. Animation / Set rotation center
3.1.19.6.2.2.6. Views
3.1.19.6.2.2.7. Normal to face
3.1.19.6.2.2.8. Enter rotation angle
3.1.19.6.2.2.9. Define section cut...
3.1.19.6.2.2.10. Measurement of 3D parts
3.1.19.6.2.2.11. Measuring grid
3.1.19.6.2.2.12. Print
3.1.19.6.2.2.13. Specific commands for assemblies
3.1.19.6.2.3. Context menu commands in docking window "2D derivation"
3.1.19.6.2.3.1. Choose insertion point
3.1.19.6.2.3.2. Show coordinate system
3.1.19.6.2.3.3. Print
3.1.19.6.2.3.4. Attributes -> Dimensioning mode
3.1.19.6.2.4. Context menu command in docking window "Technical details"
3.1.19.6.2.5. Context menu commands in docking window "Links"
3.1.19.6.2.6. Context menu commands in docking window "Table"
3.1.19.6.2.7. Context menu commands in docking window "Assembly"
3.2. PARTbom
3.2.1. Function of PARTbom
3.2.2. Opening PARTbom
3.2.2.1. Variant 1 – opening from PARTsolutions
3.2.2.2. Variant 2 – Opening via Explorer
3.2.2.3. License selection dialog box at License Server licensing
3.2.3. How do I create a Bill of Material?
3.2.3.1. Transferring parts from PARTdataManager
3.2.3.2. Creating parts yourself and including them in the Bill of Material
3.2.4. Structure of PARTbom
3.2.5. Hierarchical view
3.2.5.1. Working with drag & drop
3.2.5.2. Adding new parts yourself
3.2.5.3. Transferring parts from PARTsolutions modules
3.2.5.4. Deleting parts from the hierarchical view
3.2.5.5. Link between parts in PARTbom and their “originating modules”
3.2.6. Table view
3.2.6.1. Menu item "Order of columns"
3.2.6.2. Functions of the table
3.2.7. Print preview
3.2.7.1. Single fields
3.2.7.2. Area fields
3.2.7.2.1. Context menu of the address header or of the area fields
3.2.7.2.2. Context menu command for area field „Order at“
3.2.7.2.3. Context menu commands for all area fields
3.2.7.2.4. Option buttons “Inquiry” and “Order”
3.2.7.2.5. Menu bar and function button bar
3.2.8. Menus and toolbar
3.2.8.1. Menu "File"
3.2.8.1.1. Exporting from PARTbom
3.2.8.2. Menu "Bill of material"
3.2.8.3. Menu "Print preview"
3.2.8.4. Menu "Options"
3.2.8.5. Menu "Window"
3.2.8.6. Menu "?" (Help)
3.3. Settings...
3.3.1. Launch
3.3.2. "Table" tabbed page
3.3.3. "Bill of material" tabbed page
3.3.4. "META" tabbed page
3.3.5. "Assembly" tabbed page
3.3.6. „Line Settings “tabbed page
3.3.7. "Log settings" tabbed page
3.3.8. "3D settings" tabbed page
3.3.8.1. Templates
3.3.8.2. "Elements" tabbed page
3.3.8.2.1. Display
3.3.8.2.2. Line colors / thickness
3.3.8.2.3. Threads
3.3.8.2.4. Center point
3.3.8.3. "Environment" tabbed page
3.3.8.3.1. Background colors
3.3.8.3.2. Background texture
3.3.8.3.3. Logo
3.3.8.3.4. Environment sphere
3.3.8.3.5. Floor
3.3.8.4. "Miscellaneous" tabbed page
3.3.8.4.1. Handling
3.3.8.4.2. Mouse and keyboard assignment
3.3.8.4.3. Correct aspect ratio
3.3.8.4.4. Other
3.3.8.4.5. Controls
3.3.8.4.6. Standard material
3.3.9. "Part selection" tabbed page
3.3.9.1. Sorting
3.3.9.2. Project statements
3.3.9.3. Document types
3.3.10. "Network" tabbed page
3.3.11. "Web assistant" tabbed page
3.3.12. "Export to CAD" tabbed page
3.3.13. "2D view" tabbed page
3.3.14. "Search" tabbed page
3.3.14.1. General
3.3.14.2. Text Search
3.3.14.3. Sketch search (2D)
3.3.14.4. Geometric search (3D)
3.3.14.5. Color Search
4. 3Dfindit Enterprise
4.1. General
4.2. User interface
4.3. Example from A to Z
4.4. Product selection - Browse through directories
4.5. Search methods / directory filters
4.5.1. Filter (Faceted search)
4.5.1.1. General
4.5.1.2. Example
4.5.2. Filter - Add directory as search filter
4.5.3. Text Search
4.5.3.1. Search with one single term
4.5.3.2. Singular - Plural
4.5.3.3. Multiple terms
4.5.3.4. Search with combination of terms and variable values
4.5.3.5. Search only with variable values
4.5.3.6. Exact search {}
4.5.3.7. Strict search !
4.5.3.8. Phrase search "" (certain sequence of terms)
4.5.3.9. Wildcard search *
4.5.3.10. Leading zeros in part numbers
4.5.3.11. Search for negative values
4.5.3.12. Number search with units (explicitly and implicitly)
4.5.3.13. Logical operators
4.5.3.14. Mixture of AND and OR - Parentheses
4.5.3.15. Search options with ERP integration
4.5.4. 3D Shape Search
4.5.4.1. Partial search
4.5.4.1.1. Precondition
4.5.4.1.2. Approach
4.5.4.1.3. More examples
4.5.4.2. Advanced search for geometrical properties
4.5.4.2.1. Example
4.5.4.3. Parametric 3D Templates
4.5.5. 2D Sketch search
4.5.6. Color Search
4.5.7. Kombinierte Suche: 2D Sketch search + Geometric features
4.6. Table and 3D view
4.6.1. 3D view
4.6.2. Technical views
4.6.3. Dimensioning views / Export 2D derivation
4.6.4. 3D Shape
4.7. Compare products
4.8. Notifications
4.9. ERP/PDM functions
5. PARTcommunity User Guide
5.1. Technical information / General
5.2. User interface
5.3. Change language
5.4. Register
5.5. Login on Supplier/OEM portals
5.5.1. Lost password
5.6. Login on B2B portal -> 3Dfindit
5.7. User Profile
5.8. Part selection
5.8.1. How can I select catalogs and product groups?
5.8.2. Catalog display: Which filter possibilities are available?
5.8.2.1. All catalogs
5.8.2.2. By standards
5.8.2.3. By categories
5.8.2.4. eCl@ss
5.8.2.5. Certified catalogs
5.8.3. Which search functions are available?
5.8.3.1. How can I search for specific terms?
5.8.3.2. How can I search for specific variables?
5.8.3.3. How can the geometric search be carried out (based on an uploaded own part) ?
5.8.3.4. How the geometric search can be carried out based on a catalog part?
5.8.3.5. How can I search for parts by a self drawn sketch?
5.8.3.6. The required catalog is not available - what can I do?
5.8.4. How do I recognize my position in directory levels and how can I switch to another?
5.8.5. How can I define the characteristic of the part?
5.8.6. What additional icons are there?
5.8.7. How can I filter for certain variables in the table view?
5.8.8. How can I adjust value range fields?
5.8.9. How can I compare parts?
5.8.10. Where the Related Equipment is displayed?
5.9. Preview
5.9.1. How can I get a 3D preview of the selected CAD model?
5.9.2. How can I get dimension diagrams (technical views) of the chosen CAD model?
5.9.3. How can I create a 2D derivation?
5.9.4. Live Rendering
5.10. How can I select CAD formats?
5.11. How can I generate CAD models?
5.12. How can I import the selected CAD model into the CAD system?
5.12.1. How can I send selected CAD model to my email address and import it into the CAD system?
5.12.2. How can I download selected CAD model and import it into the CAD system?
5.12.3. How can I directly integrate selected CAD model into CAD system (PART2cad)?
5.13. Special Actions
5.13.1. How can I generate a PDF datasheet?
5.13.2. How can I request costs and delivery date at supplier?
6. PARTS4CAD BIM
6.1. General
6.2. Allplan
6.3. ARCHICAD
6.4. AutoCAD
6.5. Autodesk Revit
6.6. BricsCAD
6.7. Tekla
6.8. Vectorworks
6.9. Common features / functions of the plugin
6.10. Seamless - Detailed description
6.10.1. "Search" tabbed page
6.10.1.1. Search filter
6.10.1.2. Accessory part filter
6.10.2. "Catalogs" tabbed page
6.10.3. "Favorites" tabbed page
6.10.4. Tabbed page "View" - Variables in List view or Table view | View | Technical details | 2D derivation | Links | Topology
6.10.4.1. Determine variables in List view
6.10.4.2. Determine variables in Table view
6.10.4.3. 3D view tabbed page
6.10.4.4. Technical details tabbed page
6.10.4.5. 2D derivation tabbed page
6.10.4.6. Links tabbed page
6.10.4.7. Topology
6.10.5. Transfer to CAD
6.10.6. Settings
7. FAQ
7.1. Help
7.2. Context help...
7.3. Tooltips
7.4. About
7.5. Part information
7.6. Licenses
7.6.1. License information
7.6.1.1. "General" tabbed page
7.6.1.2. "License selection" tabbed page
7.6.1.3. "Expiring licenses" tabbed page
7.6.1.4. "Active licenses" tabbed page
7.6.1.5. "Checkout" tabbed page
7.6.2. Licensing
7.6.2.1. "Request licenses online" tabbed page for single workstation license
7.6.2.2. "Request licenses online" tabbed page with FLM license
7.6.2.3. Entering licenses... (Single workstation)
7.6.2.4. Check licenses... (Single workstation)
7.6.2.5. Change licenses (Single workstation)
7.6.2.6. Entering licenses... (License Server)
7.6.2.7. Check licenses... (License server)
7.6.2.8. No valid license available
7.7. Support
7.7.1. User portal
7.7.2. PARTconcept: Ticketing
7.7.3. Remote maintenance
7.7.4. System info/Support
7.7.5. Global Logging System
7.8. Window moved
7.9. Update
7.10. Sort directories
7.11. Error in LINKTABLE
8. Appendix
8.1. Third Party License Information
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