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PARTcommunity - Manual: User Guide

Chapter 2. User interface

	Note
The layout and available functions may differ slightly between different portals. Likewise, depending on the portal, functions may not be available at all or may be available as a list field or tab, for example.

Note

The layout and available functions may differ slightly between different portals.

Likewise, depending on the portal, functions may not be available at all or may be available as a list field or tab, for example.

User interface for OEM portals

OEM portal after calling up a specific catalog

	At the top of the page you will find the language selection and functions for logging into the portal. In addition, a letter symbol displayed with the number of new messages. Click on the icon to open the inbox.
	Textual search (see Section 8.3.1, “How can I search for specific terms?”)
	Further search options (in addition to the textual search) Variables: See Section 8.3.2, “How can I search for specific variables?”. Geometric 3D: See Section 8.3.3, “How can I perform a geometric search based on an uploaded part of my own?”. 2D sketch: See Section 8.3.5, “How can I search on the basis of a self-drawn sketch?”.
	All Catalogs
	Filtering with different classifications: See Section 8.2, “Catalog display: What filter options are available?”. Depending on the available width, displayed as individual buttons or as a list field.
	Selection of product groups up to one concrete assembly or a concrete item is specified. See ???. The TagCloud is displayed at all directory levels, showing the most frequently occurring terms for the selected project or directory. By clicking on a term, a search is carried out directly with the relevant term and the results are listed. The size of the font corresponds to the frequency of the terms. TagCloud
	See below.
	See below.

User interface as soon as a certain part is specified

	Textual search (see Section 8.3.1, “How can I search for specific terms?”)
	Further search options (in addition to the textual search) Variables: See Section 8.3.2, “How can I search for specific variables?”. Geometric 3D: See Section 8.3.3, “How can I perform a geometric search based on an uploaded part of my own?”. 2D sketch: See Section 8.3.5, “How can I search on the basis of a self-drawn sketch?”.
	Filtering with classifications: See Section 8.2, “Catalog display: What filter options are available?”.
	Navigation path: When browsing the product groups, the navigation path is indicated. You can change the level by clicking on the individual links. See Section 8.4, “How do I recognize my position in the directory structure and how can I switch to another level?”. Catalog language: The catalog language and user interface language can be set differently. Catalog seal (if available): Shows the stored information on the seal after clicking. See also Section 8.2.5, “Certified catalogs ”.
	Table: As soon as a part is specified, the table is displayed. See also Section 8.5, “How can I determine the characteristic of a component?”.
	Preview CAD MODEL: 3D view: See also Section 9.1, “How do I get a 3D preview of my selected CAD model?”. Dimensioning views: See also Section 9.2, “How do I obtain dimension drawings (technical views) of my selected CAD model?”. 2D derivatives: See also Section 9.3, “How can I create a 2D derivation?”.
	Generation functions: Generate CAD MODEL Generate PDF data sheet [Generate PDF datasheet] Before files can be generated, the required formats must be defined under Formats.
	Request for quotation: Send request to catalog manufacturer regarding currently selected part. For details see Section 13.2, “How can I ask the manufacturer about delivery times and costs? ”.
	Generated parts that are available for download. See ???.
	Tab at the bottom of the page (display depends on portal) Recommendations: Listing of parts that other users have also viewed in addition to the one viewed. Integrate: Integrating components into your own website. Accessories recommendations: Listing of parts that have been declared as accessories by the catalog supplier. Branches: The addresses of the branches are displayed on mouseover. Similar parts: Find similar parts to the selected catalog part. See Section 8.3.4, “How can I find similar parts based on a catalog part?”. Similar catalogs: Find similar catalogs to the selected catalog. You can also filter by category.
	Listing of parts that other users have also viewed in addition to the one viewed.

User interface for supplier portals

The user interface of some supplier portals is slightly different to OEM portals.

	Download functions (above the table): Generate CAD MODEL Format selection Generate PDF data sheet [Generate PDF datasheet]
	The branches are displayed below the download area.

User interface supplier portals

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