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2.6.7.  Replace
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2.6.7.  Replace

The following describes how single parts from the standard and supplier part library can be replaced through any alternatives.

(In the following example only a bolt's length is changed.)

  1. Select the object to be replaced (or several objects) and click on Replace.

    Figure exemplarily from NX (in principle identical in all CADs)

    Figure exemplarily from NX (in principle identical in all CADs)

    -> The Select replacement mode query dialog appears.

    Select replacement mode

    Select replacement mode

    If the component to be replaced is part of a pattern, the selection options are slightly different.

    Select replacement mode

    Select replacement mode

  2. Select an option:

    • Replace selected instances (standard case)

      All instances of the pattern (patterns are recognized. In such a case, this option appears)

    • Replace all instances

      All components and assemblies in an assembly are searched, both upwards and downwards.

  3. Confirm with Select [Choose].

    -> The Open component project? dialog opens.

    Open component project?

    Open component project?

  4. Select an option:

    • Open component project

    • Don't open component project

    If you do not want the dialog to be displayed in future, activate Remember my selection [Remember my choice].[17]

  5. Confirm with Select [Choose].

    -> The Select application [Choose Application] dialog opens.

    [Note]Note

    The prompt only appears if no application has been opened or both are open.

  6. Select an option:

    • 3Dfind.it Enterprise

    • PARTdataManager

  7. Confirm with Select [Choose].

    -> The desired application is opened.

  8. Select the component to replace the original.

  9. Click on the corresponding button.

    "Export to CAD" button in 3Dfindit

    "Export to CAD" button in 3Dfindit

    "Transfer to CAD... [Transfer to CAD...]" button in PARTdataManager

    "Transfer to CAD... [Transfer to CAD...]" button in PARTdataManager

    -> The view returns to the CAD system and the part (or several) is immediately replaced without any further inquiries.

    Component replaced

    Component replaced



[17] As soon as you make the activation, a corresponding entry is made under $CADENAS_USER/if<cadname>.cfg.

[Interface] Replace_QueryOpenProject={0,1} Replace_OpenProject={0,1}

  • Replace_QueryOpenProject: Determines whether the dialog is displayed.

  • Replace_OpenProject: Determines what is done if the dialog is not displayed.

Missing entry corresponds to value = 1.

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