Some parts contain value range fields. In order to completely specify the part, a selection must be made in the value range fields.
The settings are made in the Variables section.
Follow the steps listed below to set the value ranges:
Make sure that you are in the dialog area 3D CAD CATALOGS and search for the required part.
At directory level select product groups as long as a concrete assembly or concrete single part has been specified. Select the desired part by clicking into the option button before the desired row.
Click on the part description in order to reach the variable view.
-> You will recognize the value range fields based on their yellow background color.
There are different types of value range fields:
- List fields
Using the arrow open the value range field and select the desired value.
Then select the desired value.
- Input fields or selection via slider
Enter the desired value manually or set it using the slider in the given area.
Note
Inputs outside of the allowed value range are automatically corrected.
- Value range fields with images
Some catalogs support images for variant selection.
Click on the image in order to set another value.
-> A dialog opens for choosing the characteristic per image.
Select the desired variant by clicking on the image.
-> It is reloaded into the variable view.
If you do not want to take over the changes, click on x.
The part is now completely specified.
Follow the steps listed below to define the characteristic of the part:
Make sure that you are in the dialog area 3D CAD CATALOGS and search for the required part.
At directory level select product groups as long as a concrete assembly or concrete single part has been specified and choose an assembly or a single part.
Define the characteristic of the part, by clicking into the option field of the desired row.
-> A default view of the selected model which may differ from the selected characteristic, is displayed under CAD model preview.
Note
If you want to view an exact replication of the characteristic, under Actions click on Generate preview.
Switch to the variable view by clicking on the part description.
The variable view shows all important data of a specific characteristic in a compact form.
Follow the steps listed below to generate a PDF datasheet:
Follow the steps listed below to send a request for quotation:
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:
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Follow the steps listed below to generate your desired part:
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.
In the dialog area Download CAD models under Actions define the generation type and the desired CAD formats by clickingEdit CAD formats.
The information dialog Generating CAD models opens.
Follow the steps listed below to reach your desired part:
After you have selected a catalog, you may now select the catalog language.
At directory level select product groups as long as a concrete assembly or concrete single part has been specified.
As soon as a concrete row has been determined, a 3D view and dimensional drawings are loaded under CAD model preview.
Define the characteristic of the part, by clicking into the option button before the desired row.
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).
Under 3D CAD CATALOGS you have the possibility to choose CAD formats and to define the handing over mode in the CAD system.
-> The settings area for Generation type and Format selection opens.
First determine the desired generation type. Click into the desired option field.
Select a format or several formats. By holding down the CTRL key, you can make multiple selections.
-> The view changes back to the dialog area Generation options / Selected formats.
In the dialog area Selected formats you can see your current selection.
Confirm your entries with Save.
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).
Open the list field by arrow button and select the catalog which you want to search through.
In order to draw the first sketch, click on the desired view (Top, Front, Side).
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.
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.
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.
For some catalogs the variables search is possible; otherwise a respective notice is given.
Open the list field under Search and select the desired catalog.
-> Under Criteria those variables will be displayed that are common to all parts.
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.
-> The found parts are listed under search results.
-> In order to keep the number of results at a minimum, you can filter by catalogs.
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.
To load the desired part, click on the part description (link).
Click on Classification Afterwards choose in the drop down menu All countries..
Click on a country of your choice.
-> Only catalogs are shown, which contain deliverable components for the chosen country.
Choose the desired catalog now.
-> You`ll reach the first selection level of the chosen catalog directly.