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1.3.1.3.1.10.  Connection points wizard
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1.3.1.3.1.10.  Connection points wizard

Previously, connection points could only be created in the direction of the feature. With V12.9, it is now also possible to rotate and move the connection point. This is required, for example, if placement points with the Z-axis of the connection point are to point to the ground and a cylinder in the X-direction is used as the origin of the point.

  1. Select the part to be edited and call up the connection points wizard [Connection point wizard].

    -> The dialog window of the same name opens.

  2. Select a 3db file in the Components [Parts] area.

    -> The part is displayed in the 3D preview.

  3. Under Selection mode, select the Features option and select a feature (in this example, a level).

  4. Click on the button Create Cp (Ctrl+C). [Create Cp (Ctrl+C)]

    -> The corresponding dialog opens.

    [Note]Note

    You can see the new functions under Rotation around the axis (X/Y/Z) and Translation (X/Y/Z).

  5. For example, select Translation = '-5' for the Y-axisand confirm with OK.

    -> The connection point is set. It is offset inwards from the selected level.

Details on the connection point wizard [Connection point wizard] can be found under Section 5.12.9.27.1, “ Connectionpoint Wizard ” in eCATALOG 3Dfindit.

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