4.3. Example from A to Z

In this example a textual search shall be performed.

  1. Open 3Dfindit by clicking on the respective icon in CAD menu.

    PARTsolutions toolbar in NX exemplarily

    PARTsolutions toolbar in NX exemplarily

    -> 3Dfindit.com is opened in the catalog selection.

    Catalog selection

    Catalog selection

    Once a catalog has been opened, on the left, an additional filter is displayed.

  2. In the search input field, enter the term "Head cap screw". (If for example the article or ERP number is known, you can search with that as well.)

  3. Click on .

    -> The search is executed.

    -> On the left, the dialog area Filter is opened.

    Full-text search

    Full-text search

  4. For example, filter for catalog manufacturers.

    -> With each change the search is immediately executed and the display adjusted.

  5. Open the desired part with a single-click.

    -> Table and 3D view is opened.

    Part view

    Part view

  6. In the table, select the desired characteristic.

  7. Depending on the intended workflow an ERP number can be added.

    For this, click on the command Add to link database.

    -> The respective dialog is opened.

    In the list field, select the material and confirm with OK. (Die ERP_PDM_NUMBER is automatically generated [depending on the intended workflow].)

    new ident-no.

    new ident-no.

  8. Click on Export to CAD.

    Export to CAD

    Export to CAD