Previously, an analysis [Analysis] (make or buy, cost mockup [Cost mockup], suppliers [Suppliers] ) or duplicate search [Duplicate search] could not be carried out for a specific group of parts, as everything was filtered (search parts and result parts), not just the search parts.

Now with V12 SP4 the filter is divided into two tabs:

The filters available on both tab pages are full text search [Full-text search], variable search [Variables search] and topology search [Topology search]. The functions can also be used several times by clicking on Add search function.

The following examples show the new functions with the help of the duplicate analysis.

Example 1: Filtering the source parts to be used

For example, a variable search [Variables search] can be used to determine that the source parts to be used have e.g. MAT_NAME=Steel and that it does not matter for the candidates (perhaps no ERP number has been assigned yet).

Variable search [Variables search]: MAT_NAME=Steel

For example, you could also use a topology search [Topology search] to define a specific group of parts for which the duplicate search should be carried out (e.g. axially symmetrical parts larger than 700 mm).

Topology search: setting for size and symmetry

Example 2: Filtering result parts

If, for example, you only want parts with drill holes in the result, set a search with Hole -> Quantity [Amount] > 0 on the Candidate filter tab page.

Topology search: Setting for hole

The functionality corresponds to the other standard search functions:

Details on duplicate analysis can be found under Section 3.1.13.2, “ Duplicate Analysis ” in ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit (Professional) - User