Find models using a parametric template.[30]
In the following, we will search for the depicted pipe elbow exemplarily.
- Browse to a suitable Class 2.0 proprietary part (here in the example "Pipe bend with flange"). 
- Open the part by double-clicking. - -> The settings dialog is opened. 
- Set adjustable variable values  directly in the 3D preview, until the displayed
      model complies with your requirements. directly in the 3D preview, until the displayed
      model complies with your requirements.- In this example we set 118, 120 and 124. 
- -> The search results are displayed. (May be you need to reduce the required similarity.) 
- -> The part is displayed with different size (as a fitting size is not indexed at least). 
- Click on the icon  search result filter
      to [Search filter on/off] display the complete table and check whether
      the appropriate size is included. search result filter
      to [Search filter on/off] display the complete table and check whether
      the appropriate size is included.
- Filter the table for diameter and angle. Enter "diameter 110-130" and "angle 45". 
- Click on the icon  part to compare
      . [Add part to compare] part to compare
      . [Add part to compare]- -> The part is loaded into the part comparison. - -> This is visible from the number in the Comparison [Compare] button or the number increases by one counter. - -> The Parts comparison [Part compare] dialog opens. - -> Activate the Current search part option. 
- -> Search part and results part are opened in comparison. 
- Click on the Original rotation and component center position [Original rotation and centered position] button. 
- Select the part in one of the overlaid states. Move and/or rotate the part via axes and rotation circles. - In the same way you can compare any result parts with each other. 
[30] Classifications 2 .0 must be installed. See Section 1.8.1, “Support of search methods” in ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit (Professional) - Administration.






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