Example: Searching for a plug

A combination of planar surfaces of connections is selected.

Selections

Result: Parts are also found that have more than 3 connections in total. The relationship between the features is the same as for the search part.

Result

Search for a connector face including inner contours [Inner contours] (the number of inner contours must be identical in the search part and result part):

Selection

Depending on the accuracy [Accuracy] set, the result may also contain similar shapes.

Result

Example: Selection of the upper surface of a flange with several holes.

Selection of the upper surface

To record the hole pattern, the Inner contours option must be activated. With this procedure, the hole type (e.g. conical) and the hole depth (component length) remain open.

Result

Alternatively, you can also select the holes directly.

Selection

In this case, in addition to the hole pattern, the hole depth and type (e.g. conical) are also defined so that more specific results appear.

Result

Example 1:

A suitable screw or drill bit can be searched for on the basis of a hole.

Selection

In this example, the feature occurs in very different parts.

Results

Example 2:

Search part

Result

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You can search for raised letters, numbers or any characters on a part.

Example: Search for the number sequence "5 6".

Selection

Search results can contain the combination of "5 6" in different positions. However, the position of "5" and "6" in relation to each other must be exactly the same.

Result

For example, if you are looking for a matching counterpart for a hole or a pin, it may be advantageous not to include the "length" attribute in the search.

In such a case, use the Ignore cylinder lengths search template.

Example:

If you are looking for a socket for a plug, you will mark the pins, but the hole length in the socket could be different. Set the Ignore cylinder lengths option.

Special geometric arrangements are included in the similarity evaluation of the search results.

Note Is the angle important? Then mark 2 surfaces that include the angle. Is the slotted hole feature the decisive factor? Then select only this one. The percentage geometric similarity value will reflect this difference.