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.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.
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]
-> 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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