Example: Searching for a plug

A combination of planar surfaces of connections is selected.

Selections

Result: Parts are also found that have more than 3 connections in total. The relationship between the features is the same as for the search part.

Result

Search for a connector face including inner contours [Inner contours] (the number of inner contours must be identical in the search part and result part):

Selection

Depending on the accuracy [Accuracy] set, the result may also contain similar shapes.

Result

To detect a hole pattern, it is sufficient to select the corresponding area.

Selection of the upper surface

In this case, the component depth remains open for the resulting parts.

Result without selecting a hole

If the hole type (e.g. conical) and the hole depth (component length) are to be included, also select the corresponding cylinder(s).

Selection of the upper surface + 1 hole

More specific results will now appear.

Result

If, for example, you are looking for a matching counterpart for a hole or a pin, it may be advantageous not to include the "length" attribute in the search.

In such a case, use the Ignore cylinder length search template.

Example: If you are looking for a socket for a plug, you will mark the pins. But the hole length in the socket could be different.

Example 1:

A suitable screw or drill bit can be searched for on the basis of a hole.

Selection in CAD

"Find counterpart [Find a counterpart]" settings dialog

Results

Example 2:

Cone selected in CAD

Cone - Settings dialog

Search part

You can search for raised letters, numbers or any characters on a part. The positioning of the individual elements in relation to each other is included.