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  • As soon as a part has been specified, the 3D preview shows up in the CAD model preview area CAD model preview. NoteA pregenerated d...

    As soon as a part has been specified, the 3D preview shows up in the CAD model preview area CAD model preview.


    Note


    A pregenerated default preview is shown, which may differ from your current selection. If you want to see the fitting 3D view, that matches your characteristics, click on Generate preview in the Actions dialog ara.

     

    The following explains the individual buttons of the 3D view

     



       

    Line view    

     
     

       

    Shaded view    

     
     

      

    Shaded view with edges    

       

        Zoom all

        Die Darstellung wird im Fenster mittig eingepasst.

        Animation

        Show texts and classes 

        7 Ansichten:

        FrontBackLeftRightTopBottomIsometric

  • Follow the steps listed below to generate your desired part:  Make sure that your are in the dialog area 3D CAD CATALOGS&nbs...

    Follow the steps listed below to generate your desired part:
     

    1. Make sure that your are in the dialog area 3D CAD CATALOGS and select the desired catalog.
    2. At directory level select product groups as long as a concrete assembly or concrete single part has been specified.

       

      -> A soon as a concrete row has been determined, a 3D view and dimensional drawings are loaded under CAD model preview.

       

    3. In the dialog area Download CAD models under Actions define the generation type and the desired CAD formats by clickingEdit CAD formats.

    4. Under Actions click on Generate CAD MODEL.

    5. The information dialog Generating CAD models opens.



      ->
       The generation of CAD models was started.
       

      The following icons show the generation status:
       

      Active generation

      Generation erroneous

      Generation successful. Part ready for download.
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  • Follow the steps listed below to reach your desired part: Make sure that your are in the dialog area 3D CAD CATALOGS. Select th...

    Follow the steps listed below to reach your desired part:

    1. Make sure that your are in the dialog area 3D CAD CATALOGS.

    2. Select the Catalog.

      Note

      While browsing the directory levels, click on the logo/image or the link.
      With Back you reach the previous level.
      WithHome you reach the catalog selection at the highest level.

       

    3. After you have selected a catalog, you may now select the catalog language.

      Note

      Catalog language and language for the user interface can be set differently. 

    4. At directory level  select product groups as long as a concrete assembly  or concrete single part  has been specified.

    5. Choose an assembly or a single part.

    6. As soon as a concrete row has been determined, a 3D view and dimensional drawings are loaded under CAD model preview.

    7. Define the characteristic of the part, by clicking into the option button before the desired row.

      Note

      No value range fields will be shown in the variable view.
      As soon as you are located in the table view and a row has been selected, the generation of a CAD model is possible (only useful if there are no value range fields to be set).

    8. Variable view (possibly set value ranges)

      In order to reach the variable view, click on the part link or preview image.

      -> You can now see all variables in list form.

      In case value range fields are available - you will recognize this by the yellow-highlighted fields - use the arrow  button in order to open these fields and select the desired value and simply enter it directly into the input area (alternatively also possible using a slider).

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  • Under 3D CAD CATALOGS you have the possibility to choose CAD formats and to define the handing over mode in the CAD system. &n...

    Under 3D CAD CATALOGS you have the possibility to choose CAD formats and to define the handing over mode in the CAD system.

     

    1. Make sure that your are in the dialog area 3D CAD CATALOGS
       

    2. On the right side under Actions, click on Edit CAD formats.
       


      ->
      The following dialog area shows up: 
       

      • Generation options (Level of Detail)

      • Selected Formats (Add CAD formats)
         



    3. Define the Level of Detail.
       


      Note
       
      The setting refers to the CAD model.
      The display in the 3D view is always "high".

          
    4. Click on Add CAD formats.
       


      -> The settings area for Generation type and Format selection opens.
       

      Generation type and Format selection The following formats for 3D CAD models and 2D CAD models are available (license dependent): ADEM | Alibre Design | Architectural Desktop | AutoCAD | BMP (2D View) | BMP (3D View) | CADCEUS | CADISON | CADdy | CadKey | Cadra | CATIA | Cimatron | CoCreate Modeling | Creo Elements/Direct Modeling | Creo Elements/Pro | Creo Parametric | DWF | DWG | DXF | Geomagic Design | Helix | HiCAD | Ideas | IGES | IntelliCAD | Inventor | IRONCAD | JPEG (2D View) | JPEG (3D View) | KeyCreator | KOMPAS | LogoCAD | Mastercam | Mechanical Desktop | Medusa | MegaCAD | MI | Microstation | NX | One Space Modeling | Parasolid | PDF 3D | PDF Datasheet | Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire | PRO-Desktop | SAT | Solid Designer | Solid Edge | SolidThinking | SolidWorks | SpaceClaim | STEP | STL | SVG | thinkdesign | TIFF (2D View) | TopSolid | TurboCAD | Unigraphics | Vectorworks | VDI | VISI | VX

      Generation type and Format selection [1]
       

    5. First determine the desired generation type. Click into the desired option field.
       

    6. Select a format or several formats. By holding down the CTRL key, you can make multiple selections. 
       


      Note
      Max. 10 formats (in total for all generation types) is possible.
       
    7. Click on Save.
       



      -> The view changes back to the dialog area Generation options / Selected formats.

          In the dialog area Selected formats you can see your current selection.
       




    8. Confirm your entries with Save.
       


      Note
      You can now repeat the format selection for another generation mode if desired.
      Go back to Add CAD formats.
      -> The current format selection is shown.
       
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  • If you have forgotten the e-mail address which you have chosen during the registration please contact the support team via Ask Quest...

    If you have forgotten the e-mail address which you have chosen during the registration please contact the support team via Ask Question in the FAQ area.

     

    1. Click on Support and afterwards on Ask Question.

      -> A dialog opens with a form for inputting your question.

    2. Please fill out all input fields and click on Ask, to send the request.

  • Log in with your access data and click on the button My Profile.  On the right side, under Profile Options, cli...
    1. Log in with your access data and click on the button My Profile.

    2.  On the right side, under Profile Options, click on Edit My Profile.

    3. Carry out the necessary changes under Personal Info.

    4. Confirm the data by clicking the button Save.

    5. You receive the confirmation Your changes have been saved.

  • 1. Log in with your access data and click on the button Settings.   2. Click inside the field Email Address and enter your new e-m...

    1. Log in with your access data and click on the button Settings.

     

    2. Click inside the field Email Address and enter your new e-mail address.

     

    3. Confirm the data by clicking the button Save Changes.

     

          -> The confirmation Settings were successfully saved is displayed.

  • Overview to the quality characteristics  Gold Quality Seal Available in many languages Levels of detail included (LOD...

    Overview to the quality characteristics
     

    Gold Quality Seal

    • Available in many languages

    • Levels of detail included (LOD)

    • Central management with the CADENAS quality tool PARTproject QA

    • Electronic test run was passed (CAD compatibility assured)

    • Only clear nomenclature -> ERP-compatibility assured

    • Fitting spaces modelled as negative bodies (e.g. for sealings)

    • Kinematic / geometrical constraints defined

    • Assembling conditions / information included

    • Defined parts, which are not cut with 2D-derivations

    • Classified according to eCl@ss 5.1
       

    Silver Quality Seal

    • Central management with the CADENAS quality tool PARTproject QA

    • Electronic test run was passed (CAD compatibility assured)

  • You can conduct a search based on self-drawn sketches.   NoteFor a successful search, the part should be represented by at least 2...

    You can conduct a search based on self-drawn sketches.

     

    Note
    For a successful search, the part should be represented by at least 2 views (for example: top, right).  

     
    1. Click on Advanced Search.

      -> A drop down menu opens.

    2. Choose Sketch 2D.

    3. Open the list field by arrow button and select the catalog which you want to search through.

    4. In order to draw the first sketch, click on the desired view (Top, Front, Side).

    5. Select black as your color.

    6. Select the circle function.

    7. With your left mouse button, click into the center of the sketch and pull open a black circle by holding down the left mouse button.

    8. Change your color to white.

    9. With the left mouse button, click into the midpoint of the sketch and pull open a smaller white circle whilst holding down the left mouse button.

    10. Change the color back to black.

    11. Change tool to paintbrush.

    12. Set the line thickness to 14.

    13. Draw the spokes.

    14. Click into the next view box in order to make your second sketch. Draw a second version of the hand wheel. The settings are already set correctly.

    15. Click on Search.

      Note
      After a search was conducted, the created sketches are saved and are available for use upon next launch (in the current situation they are available for use until you log off)
       
    16. The search results are listed.

    17. Open the first hit.

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  • Click on Advanced Search. -> A drop down menu opens. Then select Geometric 3D. Using the arrow button, op...
    1. Click on Advanced Search.

      -> A drop down menu opens.

    2. Then select Geometric 3D.

    3. Using the arrow button, open the list field and select the desired catalog.

    4. Click on Select STL file.

    5. Select the desired file. Afterwards click on Open, in order to upload the file.

    6. Click on Search.

    7. The search results are listed.

  • For some catalogs the variables search is possible; otherwise a respective notice is given. Click on Advanced Search.  ...

    For some catalogs the variables search is possible; otherwise a respective notice is given.

    1. Click on Advanced Search.

       

      -> A drop down menu opens.

    2. Select then Variables.

    3. Open the list field under Search and select the desired catalog.

      -> Under Criteria those variables will be displayed that are common to all parts.

    4. In the list field select a mathematical operator and set the desired filter values. Then click on Search.

      -> Under Search Results all parts that correspond to the filter variables are listed.

      If there are no search criteria set for a catalog, the following message shows up:

  • Enter the search text and click on Search.   NoteThe number of characters must be at least 3.Part string search i...
    1. Enter the search text and click on Search.

       

      Note
      The number of characters must be at least 3.
      Part string search is possible.
      Wildcard search with '*' is possible.
      Boolean operators
      You can increase the efficiency of search queries by using boolean operators. Use the operators listed below with the explanations given by the examples.
      AND
      Search for documents in which both terms come up.
      Example: screw AND din AND galvanic
      OR
      Search for documents in which one of the terms comes up.
      Example: screw OR nut
      NOT
      Exclude a term.
      Example: nut NOT screw
      +
      Search with specific need for a term.
      Example: +din screw
      *
      Search with placeholder for several symbols.
      In order to find "groove ball bearing", the following example may be used:
      Example: grooves*

       

      -> The found parts are listed under search results.

      -> In order to keep the number of results at a minimum, you can filter by catalogs.

    2. Using the arrow button, open the list field and select the desired catalog.

      -> You can look through large amounts of search results using either the page numbers or the arrow buttons.

    3. To load the desired part, click on the part description (link).

      -> The component is loaded.

  • Click on All catalogs.. -> A drop down menu appears. Click into the input field. Type in one or several initia...
    1. Click on All catalogs..

      -> A drop down menu appears.

    2. Click into the input field.

    3. Type in one or several initials or a part of the catalog name into the input field.

      -> After the entry the catalogs are filtered immediately.

    4. Choose the appropriate catalog.

  • Click under Classification on By alphabet.. Click on a letter. -> Only catalogs with this first letter ar...
    1. Click under Classification on By alphabet..

    2. Click on a letter.

      -> Only catalogs with this first letter are shown.

    3. Choose the desired catalog now.

      -> You`ll reach the first selection level of the chosen catalog directly.

  • Click on Classification Afterwards choose in the drop down menu All countries.. Click on a country of your choi...
    1. Click on Classification Afterwards choose in the drop down menu All countries..

    2. Click on a country of your choice.

      -> Only catalogs are shown, which contain deliverable components for the chosen country.

    3. Choose the desired catalog now.

      -> You`ll reach the first selection level of the chosen catalog directly.

  • Click on classification.Afterwards click in the drop down menu all categories.. Click on a category of your choice. ...
    1. Click on classification.Afterwards click in the drop down menu all categories..

    2. Click on a category of your choice.

      -> Only components are shown, which contain components of the chosen category.

    3. Choose the desired catalog now.

  • Choose the desired catalog. Then click on QA seal.. -> A dialog opens with information about the QA seal.
    1. Choose the desired catalog.

    2. Then click on QA seal..

      -> A dialog opens with information about the QA seal.

  • A corresponding icon is shown at catalogs with quality seal. If the catalog hasn't got a quality seal the link is inactive (greyed out). ...

    A corresponding icon is shown at catalogs with quality seal. If the catalog hasn't got a quality seal the link is inactive (greyed out).

    •  Gold seal

    •  Silver seal

    •  No seal

  • Click on classification.. -> a drop down menu opens. Click in the drop down menu on certified catalogs. ->...
    1. Click on classification..

      -> a drop down menu opens.

    2. Click in the drop down menu on certified catalogs.

      -> Only catalogs are shown which have got the quality seal gold or silver.

  • Click on the button "Forgot Password" at the left hand side.   To reset your password please enter the e-mail addres...
      1. Click on the button "Forgot Password" at the left hand side.

         

        To reset your password please enter the e-mail address you used during your registration into the input field and click on "Send Email".

         

        -> You will receive the confirmation „Forgot Password“.

         

      2. Open the e-mail sent to you and click on the link.

         

        -> A dialog opens with a form for inputting your new password.

      3. Enter your new password into the input field and click on "Reset Password" to reset your password.

         

        -> You will receive the confirmation „Your password has been reset. Click here to sign-in.“

         

      4. In order to get to login click on "here".

         

      5. To log in, enter your email address and your new password into the input field and click on the button "Login".

         

      6. Please check your spam folder if you have not received any e-mail to reset the password.