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3.1.6.10.3.1. Standard functions

Parts can simply be aligned:

  • Align parts

    • Manual alignment

      In order to manually align a part do the following:

      1. Click on a part, so that the rotation circle and rotation axes appear.

      2. At the desired part select a rotation circle or a rotation axis and move the part with pressed left mouse button.

    • Automatic alignment

      The functions for automatic alignment are found in the 3D comparison section top left in the toolbar:

      Oppose components

      Overlay components : Possibly the functions Original rotation and centered position and Original rotation and position more effective.

      Here in the example the overlay along the main axis is not yet sufficient.

      Here in the example the overlay along the main axis is not yet sufficient.

      Automatically calculate aligned rotation and position: Is according to the context menu command Center parts.

      Original rotation and centered position (best fit)

      Here in the example the parts are optimally aligned.

      Here in the example the parts are optimally aligned.

      In the side view you can see, that the parts are not 100% identic.

      In the section view you can optimally see the differences. See Section 3.1.6.10.3.1.1, “Part comparison in sectional plane ”.

      Original rotation and position (Zero point overlayed)

  • Comparative operations

    Show difference 1-2

    Difference of part 1 minus part 2

    Show difference 2-1

    Difference of part 2 minus part 1

    Show symmetric difference:

    Sum of differences between part 1 and part 2

  • More functions

    Undo:

    The button corresponds to the functions of orientation of parts or takes effect if parts have been manually moved or rotated. With Undo you can restore the last position.

    Restore:

    Corresponding to Undo

    Expert mode: With click on the button at the left side a section with the Oppose, Overlay and Colors/Transparency index pages is displayed.

    Detailed information on this is found under Section 3.1.6.10.3.2, “ Expert mode ”.

  • Context menu "3D comparison"

    In the context menu of 3D comparison you can find the following menu items:

    • Zoom all

    • Isometric view

    • Measure...

    • Define section cut...

      In the sectional plane the part differences are quite clear at a glance.

      A detailed description of the functionality is found under Section 3.1.6.10.3.1.1, “Part comparison in sectional plane ”.

    • Measuring grid [68]

      In the context menu of 3D comparison activate the Measuring grid menu item.

      -> The maximum extensions are displayed.

    • Center parts

      Is according to the icon (see above):

3.1.6.10.3.1.1. Part comparison in sectional plane

Select a sectional plane and the desired offset from zero plane.

Call

Click on the respective button in the toolbar or alternatively on the command Define section cut... in the context menu of the 3D window.

Setting options

After calling the function a navigation cross with 6 arrows is displayed.

  • Select the sectional plane by clicking on the respective arrow.

    -> The cut is immediately changed.

Define colors

See Section 3.1.6.10.3.5, “ Colors/Transparency tabbed page ”.



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