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3.1.1.6.10. Part comparison 3.1.1.6.10.3. 3D comparison
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3.1.1.6.10.3. 3D comparison

3.1.1.6.10.3.1. Standard functions

3.1.1.6.10.3.1.1. Part comparison in sectional plane

3.1.1.6.10.3.2. Expert mode

3.1.1.6.10.3.3. Movement and orientation

3.1.1.6.10.3.4. Comparison operations

3.1.1.6.10.3.5. Colors/Transparency tabbed page

	Note
The functions of the toolbar in the 3D window are described under Section 3.1.1.7.5, “ "3D preview" window ”. In the following the special functions of the Part comparison are described.

Note

The functions of the toolbar in the 3D window are described under Section 3.1.1.7.5, “ "3D preview" window ”.

In the following the special functions of the Part comparison are described.

Part comparison -> 3D comparison

3.1.1.6.10.3.1. 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.
	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. 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 3.1.1.6.10.3.1.1, “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 3.1.1.6.10.3.2, “ 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 3.1.1.6.10.3.1.1, “Part comparison in sectional plane ”.

Measuring grid ^[56]

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):

3.1.1.6.10.3.1.1. 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 3.1.1.6.10.3.5, “ Colors/Transparency tabbed page ”.

3.1.1.6.10.3.2. Expert mode

In the Expert mode the dialog sections (already known from earlier versions) with the Oppose, Overlay and Colors/Transparency index pages are shown.

The basis for comparison are the parts, loaded as 1st and 2nd project.

Two view modes are available:

Oppose

Menu

3D view

The parts to be compared are arranged along the X-axis.

You can rotate, zoom, and move the 3D view as a whole.

In this mode there are no other functions available. Therefore, switch to the Overlay index page.

Overlay

Menu

3D view

The parts to be compared are displayed overlaid.

In the Observer mode (default) you can rotate, zoom, and move the 3D view as a whole.

The following buttons are shown on the Overlay index page.


	Rotate/Move/Mirror -> Movement mode... In the transaction mode you can move the parts as a whole or separated. Furthermore the parts to compare can be fixed via angles or planes. Thus directed movement can be performed (e.g., movement along an axis). A detailed description is found under Section 3.1.1.6.10.3.3, “ Movement and orientation”. Movement mode...
	Compare geometrically -> Select compare operation In this mode you can choose different comparison operations and thus clarify the differences between the parts to be compared. A detailed description on this is found under Section 3.1.1.6.10.3.4, “ Comparison operations”. Select compare operation
	Show intersection preview
	Original rotation and position :
	Automatically calculate aligned rotation and position
	Original rotation and centered position
	Undo
	Redo

3.1.1.6.10.3.3. Movement and orientation

Movement mode...

Observer

Rotate, zoom, and move the parts to compare as a whole.

Rotate/translate/mirror a part

Select a part by clicking on it.

-> Now the menu commands are available.

Rotate/Translate

If Restrict to... is checked you can restrict rotation and movement to the X, Y and Z axis.
Rotation(increment)

If Use step size is checked, you can set the step size to 45°, 90° or user-defined.
Mirror

By clicking on the X, Y and Z buttons, the part is respectively mirrored.
- Currently not available with the new 3D view. If essentially needed, please switch to the old 3D view via configuration file.
  
  $CADENAS_USER/psolopt.cfg
```
[SettingsAssembly]
ViewerCompare3DVersion=V1
```
  Value range:
  - V1: old 3D view
  - V2: new 3D view

Rotate/translate/mirror a part

Orient and move parts

Currently not available with the new 3D view. If essentially needed, please switch to the old 3D view via configuration file.

$CADENAS_USER/psolopt.cfg
```
[SettingsAssembly]
ViewerCompare3DVersion=V1
```
Value range:
- V1: old 3D view
- V2: new 3D view

First the current state is displayed.

Here exemplified is No constraint.

Click Define >>.

Current constraint

Define the mode:

Face on face
Vertex on vertex

Click one of these buttons.

Fix parts

Define constraints

Select a face on part 1

Click the 1 button.

Afterwards click the desired plane.

-> For confirmation, a green checkmark is displayed in front of the button.
Select a face on part 2

Repeat the selection for the second part.
Show both parts.

If both parts shall be displayed click Both.

Define constraints

Now two green checkmarks should be displayed as confirmation.

2 planes selected

Click Commit.

Fixed face

Now Fixed face is displayed under Current constraint.

Fixed axis

In order to get a fixation along an axis, repeat the procedure with another plane.

Afterwards Fixed axis is displayed under Current constraint.

Fixed axis

Using reset, all fixations can be removed.

Click << Back.

Movement along a fixed axis

Translate on line

By right-clicking, you can perform a movement along the fixed axis.

3.1.1.6.10.3.4. Comparison operations

Overlay -> Compare geometrically -> Select compare operation

Select compare operation

Union

Highlights the union of both parts.

Union

Intersection

Highlights the intersection of both parts.

The resulting volume is tinted.

Intersection

Symmetric difference

Union minus intersection

Visualizes the part areas where the parts are different.

XOR-Set

Missing volume

The screenshots on the right show the missing volume, first from the point of view of object 1, and then of object 2.

Select reference part with the 1 and 2 button.

Missing volume is displayed with red color.^[a]

Missing volume 1

Missing volume 2

Spare volume

The pictures on the right show the spare volume first from the point of view of object 1, then of object 2.

Select reference part with the 1 and 2 button.

Spare volume is displayed in blue color.

Spare volume 1

Spare volume 2

Distance coloring

Geometric differences are clarified by color:

Green: Surfaces of the compared parts are nearly on each other.

Red: Volume of the compared part is less than the volume of reference part.

Blue: Volume of the compared part is larger than the volume of reference part.

Via ... the Color gradient settings dialog box opens.

If you would like to change the default display, check ext. color gradient. Select linear, exponential or polynomial in the pull-down menu and adjust the desired Sensitivity with the slider.

Show distance to other object as color shading

Show distance to other object as color shading

^[a]The exemplifying objects are "valve DIN 2814-B" and "bolt DIN 2814-D".

3.1.1.6.10.3.5. Colors/Transparency tabbed page

The Transparency settings are used in the 3D view.

Transparency settings

Transparency 1.Part
Transparency 2.Part
Result

In the input fields, set the desired value for transparency (0 to 100 [invisible]).

Colors/Transparency

The Color settings are used all-around.

Color settings

Color first part
Color second part
Result

Clicking into the color field opens the Color dialog window.

Select the desired color and confirm with OK.

Color window

Hidden edges brightness (2D):

The setting is used in the 2D comparison.

In order to prevent "Hidden edges" from disturbing the depiction, the brightness of these has been set to 25% by default. Via setting option Hidden edges brightness (2D) you can adjust the brightness, if needed.

^[56]as of V9.04

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