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ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit - User

ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit

CADENAS GmbH

Edition V12.13, 06/2026

Copyright © 1992-2026

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Table of Contents

Preface
1. General information
1.1. 3Dfindit variants
1.2. What this manual is about
1.3. Installation of ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit
1.4. eCATALOG/ENTERPRISE modules in context
2. First steps
2.1. Program start of ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit
2.1.1. Call in CAD
2.1.2. Call in the browser
2.2. Log in to the link database
2.3. Select ERP role
2.4. Language selection
2.5. Parts search
2.6. Export to CAD
3. 3Dfindit call from CAD
3.1. Information on the interfaces offered in this ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit version
3.2. Integration of CAD integration
3.3. Function test of the 3Dfindit interface - activation / deactivation
3.4. CAD-specific menu commands and information
3.4.1. AutoCAD
3.4.1.1. Standard information
3.4.1.2. Additional information
3.4.1.2.1. Layer settings
3.4.1.2.2. Enhanced Attribute Editor
3.4.1.3. Administration
3.4.2. Catia V5 Macro
3.4.3. Creo Elements/Direct Modeling
3.4.3.1. Standard information
3.4.3.2. Additional information
3.4.3.2.1. Activation of the 3Dfindit V12 interface
3.4.3.2.2. Insert 3D - 3Dfindit placement dialog
3.4.3.2.3. Replace
3.4.3.2.4. Inserting parts into the 3Dfindit "Own parts" library
3.4.3.2.5. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.3.2.6. Export per Macro
3.4.3.3. Administration
3.4.4. Creo Parametric
3.4.4.1. Standard information
3.4.4.2. Additional information
3.4.4.2.1. Activation of the 3Dfindit interface in Creo Parametric
3.4.4.2.2. Adjusting sketch accuracy
3.4.4.2.3. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.4.2.4. Set up export profile
3.4.4.3. Administration
3.4.5. Autodesk Fusion 360
3.4.5.1. Standard information
3.4.5.2. Export prerequisite
3.4.6. Inventor
3.4.6.1. Standard information
3.4.6.2. Additional information
3.4.6.2.1. 3Dfindit pool path
3.4.6.2.2. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.6.2.3. Transfer of textures
3.4.6.2.4. Export per Macro
3.4.6.2.5. Trouble-shooting
3.4.6.3. Administration
3.4.7. NX
3.4.7.1. Standard information
3.4.7.2. Additional information
3.4.7.2.1. First start
3.4.7.2.2. Replace component via dimensions
3.4.7.2.3. Insert 3D - Component placement
3.4.7.2.4. Mapping of thread standards
3.4.7.2.5. Blend feature
3.4.7.2.6. Pattern features
3.4.7.2.7. Add 3Dfindit commands to the NX context menu
3.4.7.2.8. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.7.2.9. NX: Testing 3Dfindit parts in the Mechatronics Concept Designer
3.4.7.2.10. NX - Attributes: Units, category and Expression formula readable and optionally writable
3.4.7.2.11. Piping
3.4.7.3. Administration
3.4.8. Revit
3.4.8.1. Revit: Various export modes
3.4.8.2. Load IES files in RFA (lighting fixtures)
3.4.9. Solid Edge
3.4.9.1. Standard information
3.4.9.2. Additional information
3.4.9.2.1. Determine unit
3.4.9.2.2. User library
3.4.9.2.3. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.9.2.4. Troubleshooting
3.4.9.3. Administration
3.4.10. SolidWorks
3.4.10.1. Standard information
3.4.10.2. Additional information
3.4.10.2.1. Empty assembly
3.4.10.2.2. Export per Macro
3.4.10.2.3. Several SolidWorks versions in parallel operation
3.4.10.2.4. Physical properties from 3Dfindit
3.4.10.2.5. Troubleshooting
3.4.10.3. Administration
3.5. CAD comprehensive reference of all menu commands
3.5.1. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit"
3.5.2. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "Insert model"
3.5.3. Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "PARTdataManager"
3.5.3.1. Placement
3.5.3.2. "In cylinder bore"
3.5.3.3. "On surface"
3.5.3.4. "Touching surfaces"
3.5.3.5. Insert model - pattern recognition
3.5.4. Insert model (2D) from the standard and purchased parts library
3.5.5. Open project
3.5.6. Replace
3.5.7. Insert repeatedly
3.5.8. Perform EOL analysis
3.5.9. Extras
3.5.9.1. Load PS2 file
3.5.9.2. Load PS3 file
3.5.9.3. Execute script
3.5.9.4. Release license
3.5.9.5. Settings
3.5.9.6. Event handling
3.5.10. Perform a geometric search
3.5.11. Classify part
3.5.12. Perform a partial search
3.5.13. Partial search
3.5.13.1. Approach
3.5.13.2. Examples
3.5.13.2.1. Partial search: Search for a combination of planar surfaces and their relationship
3.5.13.2.2. Partial search: Search for a surface including inner contour with a complex shape
3.5.13.2.3. Partial search: pattern recognition
3.5.13.2.4. Partial search: Ignore cylinder length
3.5.13.2.5. Partial search: Find counterpart
3.5.13.2.6. Partial search: Search for a 3D text (character)
3.5.14. LIVEsearch
3.5.14.1. LIVEsearch Toolbar: Context menu commands
3.5.14.2. Settings via dialog
3.5.14.3. Settings via PARTadmin
3.5.14.4. Currently supported CAD systems
3.5.15. Own library
3.5.15.1. Record own part
3.5.16. Info CADENAS
3.5.16.1. Licenses
3.5.16.2. System info/Support
3.5.16.3. Help
3.5.16.4. About CADENAS PARTsolutions
3.6. CAD encompassing information
3.6.1. Unknown or not supported mates (tilt / swivel) are replaced by fixed mates
4. User interfaces
5. Product selection
5.1. Search with order number
5.1.1. Order number search in the general search input field
5.1.2. Bestellnummernsuche im Eingabefeld "Bestellnr. / Typ-Code"
5.2. Catalogs / Classifications
5.2.1. Select catalog
5.2.2. Select classification
5.3. Search directory structure manually
5.4. Filter
5.4.1. Filter preselection
5.4.1.1. Further search methods and filters in the search bar
5.4.1.1.1. Current search queries
5.4.1.1.2. Recently searched directories
5.4.1.1.3. Quick filter
5.4.1.1.4. Search tips
5.4.1.2. Manufacturer filter
5.4.2. "Filter" dialog area with specific categories
5.4.3. Filtering with variable labels in the search result
5.4.4. Folder Search
5.4.5. Preferred row off / on
5.4.6. Example "Filter search across all catalogs" from A to Z
5.5. Other search methods
5.5.1. Text search
5.5.1.1. Search with a single term
5.5.1.2. singular - plural
5.5.1.3. Several terms
5.5.1.4. Search with a combination of terms and variable values
5.5.1.5. Search only with variable values
5.5.1.6. Exact search {}
5.5.1.7. Strict search!
5.5.1.8. Phrase search "" (specific order of terms)
5.5.1.9. Placeholder search *
5.5.1.10. Leading zeros in part numbers
5.5.1.11. Search for negative values
5.5.1.12. Number search for area
5.5.1.13. Number search with units (explicit and implicit)
5.5.1.14. Logical operators
5.5.1.15. Mixture of AND and OR - bracket replacement
5.5.1.16. Search options for ERP integration
5.5.2. 3D Shape Search
5.5.2.1. Overview
5.5.2.2. 3D search from search result
5.5.2.3. Use your own 3D model (or the one opened in 3D)
5.5.2.3.1. 3D search (single part)
5.5.2.3.2. 3D search (single part in assembly)
5.5.2.3.3. Partial search
5.5.2.3.3.1. Approach
5.5.2.3.3.2. Examples
5.5.2.3.3.2.1. Partial search: Search for a combination of planar surfaces and their relationship
5.5.2.3.3.2.2. Partial search: Search for a surface including inner contour with a complex shape
5.5.2.3.3.2.3. Partial search: pattern recognition
5.5.2.3.3.2.4. Partial search: Ignore cylinder length
5.5.2.3.3.2.5. Partial search: Find counterpart
5.5.2.3.3.2.6. Partial search: Search for a 3D text (character)
5.5.2.4. Parametric 3D Templates
5.5.2.5. Advanced search for geometric features
5.5.2.5.1. Example
5.5.3. 2D Search
5.5.3.1. Photo search
5.5.3.1.1. Combine photo search with another search method
5.5.3.1.2. Adjust manually
5.5.3.1.3. Background information
5.5.3.2. 2D Sketch search
5.5.4. Color Search
5.5.4.1. Example from A to Z
5.5.4.2. More examples / notes
5.5.5. Combined search: 2D sketch search + geometric features
6. Product view
6.1. Table
6.1.1. Auxiliary functions
6.1.2. Use preferred row filter
6.1.3. Search in table ...
6.1.4. Filter table via input fields in the column header
6.1.5. Filter table by search
6.1.6. Columns with value range fields
6.1.7. Ascending and descending sorting in column
6.1.8. Vertical table
6.1.9. Export restriction
6.1.10. Function buttons
6.2. 3D view
6.2.1. Orientation cube
6.2.2. Full screen" button
6.2.3. Toolbar
6.2.3.1. Model shading
6.2.3.2. Model rotation
6.2.3.3. Virtual reality
6.2.3.4. Additional functions
6.3. Dimensioning views / 2D derivation
6.4. Technical views
6.5. 3D search" button
6.6. CAD" button
6.7. Export to CAD" button
6.8. Additional information
6.8.1. Part information
6.8.2. Similar parts
6.8.3. Geometric features
6.8.4. User-defined tab
7. Compare products
8. Functions
8.1. Notifications
8.2. Favorites
8.2.1. Mark element as favorite
8.2.2. Open favorites from lists
8.2.3. Create and organize favourites lists
9. Export
9.1. Transfer part to CAD system
9.2. Download 2D/3D CAD-Formate
10. ERP functionality
10.1. Add data record to the link database
10.2. Add variant to link database
10.3. Apply for an ERP number
10.4. Edit/delete data record
10.5. Colored ERP columns
10.6. Colored status bitmaps (table) and color bars (product selection)
11. Legend: Icons at catalog, directory, project level and part view
11.1. Icons at catalog level
11.1.1. Catalog types
11.1.2. Catalog enrichments
11.1.3. Catalog quality seal
11.2. Directory level
11.2.1. Catalog enrichments
11.3. Icons at project level
11.3.1. Project types
11.3.2. Enrichments
11.3.3. Standards classification
11.3.4. End of Life (EOL)
11.4. Icons in parts view
11.4.1. Size to avoid
12. FAQ
12.1. Help
12.2. System info/Support
12.2.1. Support request
12.2.2. Save to file
12.2.3. Support tools
13. Appendix
13.1. Third Party License Information
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