in selected directory:

The directory selected in the index tree is already inserted.

Search only for selected line:

That line selected in the table view is used. The call up has to happen via Extras menu and in the opened Part view.

Files in file system:

Via browse button ... select the desired directory.

include subdirectories

Optionally you can also include subdirectories. If needed activate this option.

Tip If you don't get a result, the reason is often that the activation of this option has been forgotten!

Geometrical similarity:

Searching for geometrical similarity is the standard case at all reports. At the "Find suppliers" report you can perform a textual search instead or in addition. See next checkbox.

Norm numbers:

A textual search based on reference statements to standard parts is performed.

See Section 3.1.14.1.5, “"Find suppliers" report”.

Report name: Enter a desired name in the input field.

Search template:

Threshold in %: Determine the minimal tolerated similarity.

Note When you don't get results, you possibly have chosen a too high value. Try 70% for example.

Maximum number of search result: Hereby you can limit the displayed results. It does not affect the search itself.

Search all source lines which have fingerprints:

If this option is deactivated, the first project line with available fingerprint is taken.

Note For Cost Mockup Reports it makes sense to activate this option, because price information basically concerns lines and not projects. Please regard: The activation raises the calculation time significantly.

Show only the best matching result per project:

Note For Cost Mockup Reports it makes sense to deactivate this option, because you want to evaluate all lines.

Note For the report creation preview images are automatically created. The creation it relatively time consuming at native catalogs. Please keep this in mind when you deactivate the option, because in that case a preview image has to be created for every line.

In the list field select the desired column, which contains the price information. The price information is displayed at all search results later (if available).

Optionally state the currency.

Ignore projects without price information:

The activation can accelerate the search. On the other hand very similar parts are possibly not included in the comparison anymore.

Variable type:

Via double-click into the line under Variable type the list field opens with the following options:

Variable:

Via double-click into the line under "Variable" a list field with the following options opens:

Labeling:

Enter a labeling by clicking on it. This will be displayed in the report later.

Unit:

Optionally you can state a unit.

If the variable has no own unit, the entered unit is displayed.

If the variable has a unit, the value is converted - if necessary. The conversion is only possible at the type "Variable".

Example:

The diameter in the table is given in inches. You have stated mm as unit. -> The value is automatically converted from inches to mm.

Duplicates Report

Make or Buy report

Cost mockup report

Supplier search

Search for unmachined parts

You can find details on Variables search under Section 3.1.6.4.3, “ Variables search ”.

You can find details on Topology search under Section 3.1.6.4.10, “ Topology search ”.