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3.1.6.1.3. Which search method(s) shall be used?

Basically there are two options: A manual search of the directory structures or the use of automated search methods.

  • Manual search of the directory structures:

    For example, select the subitem Catalogs or Classifications and search the respective directory structure for the desired part.

    "Catalogs" selection

    "Catalogs" selection

    "Classifications" selection

    "Classifications" selection

    At the project icons (e.g. (part) or (assembly)[36] , you can recognize the project level.

    As soon as you have selected a part with a project icon (e.g. (part) or (assembly) via double-click, the user interface switches to the Part view. You can find detailed information on the Part view under Section 3.1.7, “ Part view ”.

    You can find detailed information on the single tabbed pages under Section 3.1.6.4.12, “ Part selection via index tree ”.

  • Automated search of the directory structures:

    The Full-text search is opened and activated at program start by default (checkbox).

    The other search methods are hidden (default). You can open or hide the area of the enhanced search methods by clicking on the arrow icon .

    Even in hidden state you can use the enhanced search methods. Simply click on the green Plus button and select a search method from the list.

    -> The respective dialog with the respective setting options opens.

    Used methods are shown with checkbox and icon. See following figure.

    Topology search used and "Enhanced search methods" area hidden

    Topology search used and "Enhanced search methods" area hidden

    If the area of enhanced search methods is open then you can see the respective setting parameters in addition.

    Topology search used and "Enhanced search methods" area opened

    Topology search used and "Enhanced search methods" area opened

    With click on methods can be removed from the list.

    Via checkbox methods can be activated or deactivated for a certain run.

    • Full-text search

    • Variables search ,

    • Geometric search (3D)

    • Sketch search (2D)

    • Color Search

    • Search for unmachined parts

    • Partial search

    • Classification 2.0 search

    • Topology search

    You can find detailed information on the single search methods and additional options under Section 3.1.6.4, “ Search methods ”.

  • Synonym search:

    When the Search for synonym is activated before the actual search, the synonym database is queried using the entered keyword and then the search is performed with all found terms. A tooltip appears with the substituted synonyms (search terms).

    You can find more information on this under Section 3.1.6.4.2.5, “ Full-text search supplemented with synonyms ”.

  • Search settings: save/load template:

    Especially with complex settings you can save time, when using Search templates:

    On this see Section 3.1.6.5, “ Search templates: Save / load ”.



[36] These are the most common icons. All other you can find under Section 3.1.19, “Legend: Used icons on catalog, directory, project level and part view ”.