Chapter 1. V12

Table of Contents

1.1. V12.10
1.1.1. Feature selection V12.10
1.1.1.1. 3Dfindit
1.1.1.1.1. Photo search
1.1.1.1.2. New information message when exporting parts with hidden components
1.1.1.2. PARTdataManager
1.1.1.2.1. New option "Show coordinate system dimensions"
1.1.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions
1.1.1.3.1. PARTproject
1.1.1.3.1.1. Visual update for the Order window
1.1.1.3.1.2. Revision of the "Create assembly table" window
1.1.1.3.1.3. Catalog download - Partial
1.1.1.3.1.4. "Variable management" dialog box - New "Decimal places" column
1.1.1.3.1.5. Variable management" dialog box - changes are displayed in bold type
1.1.1.3.1.6. Render material translations
1.1.1.3.1.7. Batch Mode - Decimal numbers field as list field
1.1.1.3.1.8. Render materials - tooltip shows translation / name with ID
1.1.1.3.1.9. Variable groups - function has been renamed
1.1.1.3.2. PARTdesigner
1.1.1.3.2.1. Texture labels can use a variable as a render material
1.1.1.3.2.2. Revision of the functionality of the "Insert sketch" window
1.1.1.3.2.3. Configurator - Context menu commands for "Conditions" and "Rules" renamed
1.1.1.3.2.4. Save table file in XLSX format
1.1.1.3.2.5. Import table file
1.1.1.3.2.6. Sketcher - New keyboard shortcuts
1.1.1.3.2.7. Sketcher - Delete buttons added
1.1.1.4. CAD / PDM / PLM
1.1.2. Release Notes V12.10
1.1.3. Discontinued formats and programs V12.10
1.2. V12.9
1.2.1. Feature Auswahl V12.9
1.2.1.1. General
1.2.1.1.1. Online help used by default
1.2.1.2. 3Dfindit
1.2.1.2.1. Show topology facets
1.2.1.2.2. Individual assembly part as search part in own parts catalogs
1.2.1.2.3. Show preferred parts when assigning ERP number
1.2.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions
1.2.1.3.1. PARTproject
1.2.1.3.1.1. Check out catalog
1.2.1.3.1.2. Set default sorting for new directories
1.2.1.3.1.3. Edit class system > Sort classes
1.2.1.3.1.4. Edit class system - Visibility of classes
1.2.1.3.1.5. Display variable dependencies
1.2.1.3.1.6. Variable management
1.2.1.3.1.7. General classifications for entire catalog
1.2.1.3.1.8. Variable assignment tab - revision of functionalities
1.2.1.3.1.9. Create XLSX files with translations / Evaluate XLSX files with translations
1.2.1.3.1.10. Connection points wizard
1.2.1.3.1.11. Catalog filter
1.2.1.3.1.12. Version management - standardization of the context menu
1.2.1.3.1.13. Change connection points with Revit classification to those with CNS classification
1.2.1.3.1.14. New setting for automatic assignment to variable groups
1.2.1.3.2. PARTdesigner
1.2.1.3.2.1. Resolve variables with graphics
1.2.1.3.2.2. Extended Extrude/Cut functionality
1.2.1.3.2.3. Variable structure - revision of functionalities
1.2.1.3.2.4. Animation function
1.2.2. Release Notes V12.9
1.2.3. Announcement of discontinuation of products V12.9
1.3. V12.8
1.3.1. Feature selection V12.8
1.3.1.1. General
1.3.1.1.1. Automated update information
1.3.1.1.2. System info/support and support tools via Freshdesk
1.3.1.2. PARTdataManager / 3Dfindit
1.3.1.2.1. 3Dfindit: Full screen mode for table
1.3.1.2.2. 3Dfindit: Height of table rows can be changed
1.3.1.2.3. 3Dfindit: Add variant to link database
1.3.1.2.4. 3Dfindit: Edit/delete data set
1.3.1.2.5. Filter option for relevant parameters only
1.3.1.2.6. Topology features available for analysis export
1.3.1.2.7. Option für Export von Unterbaugruppen-Struktur
1.3.1.3. PARTadmin
1.3.1.3.1. Rights management: Deactivate AD search option in Windows DB
1.3.1.3.2. Additional option "Show only these catalogs " in category " Roles "
1.3.1.4. eCATALOGsolutions
1.3.1.4.1. PARTproject
1.3.1.4.1.1. QA check: "Critical" TestMeta warning
1.3.1.4.1.2. Change root directory only via environment variable
1.3.1.4.1.3. New function "Update classification index "
1.3.1.4.1.4. Classification selection via list field
1.3.1.4.1.5. DeepLink Export: New option for shortnb and varset transfer
1.3.1.4.1.6. Hide default column in translation table
1.3.1.4.1.7. PARTproject: Batch process generate deeplinks
1.3.1.4.1.8. New setting: Set value range assignments automatically when inserting part
1.3.1.4.1.9. Edit class system: New context menu commands
1.3.1.4.1.10. Class system Display mode: For "Whole" subclass ID independent of parent element
1.3.1.4.1.11. Execute template
1.3.1.4.1.12. Copy project data/Paste project data: Added filter for connection points
1.3.1.4.1.13. Multiple link projects possible in the same folder
1.3.1.4.1.14. Project dependencies - New search function
1.3.1.4.2. PARTdesigner
1.3.1.4.2.1. Compatibility notes
1.3.1.4.2.2. Test features V12.0 to V12.4 activated
1.3.1.4.2.3. Algorithms in tabular form
1.3.1.4.2.4. Insert slot ted hole
1.3.1.4.2.5. Chamfer on the outside
1.3.1.4.2.6. Variable manager - Dictionary can be used in the Description field
1.3.1.4.2.7. DW files per table row
1.3.1.5. 3Dfindit plugin installation automatically replaces (updates) PARTS4CAD
1.3.1.6. CAD / PDM / PLM
1.3.1.6.1. NX: CAD-Proxy exporter can export STEPAP242, JTAP2422 and PLMXML
1.3.2. Release Notes V12.8
1.3.3. Announcement of discontinuation of products V12.8
1.4. V12.7
1.4.1. Feature Auswahl V12.7
1.4.1.1. PARTdataManager / 3Dfindit
1.4.1.1.1. 3Dfindit: Variable groups summarized in list field
1.4.1.1.2. Number search for a range
1.4.1.2. PARTsolutions Admin
1.4.1.2.1. Filter keys existing in SITESETUP
1.4.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions
1.4.1.3.1. PARTproject
1.4.1.3.1.1. Batch classification with templates
1.4.1.3.1.2. Import CSV via Batch
1.4.1.3.1.3. Create CSV table: Advanced options
1.4.1.3.1.4. DeepL: Use your own glossary
1.4.1.3.2. PARTdesigner
1.4.1.3.2.1. Warning for different data types in value range assignments
1.4.1.3.2.2. Automatic filling of "Condition 2"
1.4.1.3.2.3. Graphical Assembly Editor
1.4.1.3.2.4. Show current state of expressions
1.4.1.3.2.5. Distinction of permanently displayed planes
1.4.1.3.2.6. Sketcher: Variable positioning with "Horizontal by point " or "Vertical by point "
1.4.1.3.2.7. Sketcher: Turn on "Snap to grid" temporarily
1.4.1.3.2.8. Sketcher: Disable snap to intersection point
1.4.1.4. Sales OfflineCD
1.4.1.5. CAD / PDM / PLM
1.4.1.5.1. Mapping of thread standards
1.4.1.5.2. PDM_DOCVIEW column in 3Dfindit
1.4.2. Release Notes V12.7
1.5. V12.6
1.5.1. Features selection V12.6
1.5.1.1. General
1.5.1.1.1. Changes for version numbers
1.5.1.1.2. PARTadmin: Toolbar in 3D view configurable
1.5.1.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions help installed by default
1.5.1.1.4. Complete uninstallation: Also for CADENAS_DATA and other directories
1.5.1.2. eCATALOGsolutions
1.5.1.2.1. PARTproject
1.5.1.2.1.1. Extension for plugin "Create class system for filters "
1.5.1.2.1.2. Manage fonts
1.5.1.2.1.3. Automated translation with DeepL
1.5.1.2.1.4. Edit class system - Automatically generated ID as a suggestion
1.5.1.2.1.5. PARTproject QA: Abbreviate TestMeta run
1.5.1.2.1.6. PARTproject QA: Get notified after finished test run
1.5.1.2.1.7. PARTproject QA: Test CAD formats - alphabetical list
1.5.1.2.2. PARTdesigner
1.5.1.2.2.1. Display control limits - Visual display of the min-max translation/rotation
1.5.1.2.2.2. Quick access to functions from history tree
1.5.1.2.2.3. Preview for connection point and point
1.5.1.2.2.4. Analyze and reduce sketch
1.5.1.2.2.5. Select all faces of "Grp Pattern"
1.5.1.2.2.6. Render material selection with preview colors
1.5.1.2.3. Configurator: Dummy part marked with icon in listings
1.5.1.3. CAD / PDM / PLM
1.5.1.3.1. New interfaces
1.5.1.3.2. Revit: Roof window
1.5.2. Release Notes V12.6
1.6. V12.0 SP5
1.6.1. Features selection V12.0 SP5
1.6.1.1. PARTproject: Feature "Image-table connection" deactivated by default
1.6.1.2. PARTproject: Automatically update index with geometrical changes
1.6.1.3. CAD / PDM / PLM
1.6.2. Release Notes V12.0 SP5
1.7. V12.0 SP4
1.7.1. Features selection V12.0 SP4
1.7.1.1. 3Dfindit.com Enterprise
1.7.1.2. eCATALOGsolutions
1.7.1.2.1. Method for determination of search variables changed
1.7.1.2.2. Revit: Automated creation of specific rfa files by means of a filter
1.7.1.2.3. Reverse search - resolution check (automatic): New option
1.7.1.2.4. Visualisation of diverse auxiliary geometry (spaces) generated from classification data in color
1.7.1.2.5. Disable list field for the vertical table (PARTdataManager)
1.7.1.2.6. Rotation of plane on freely specified axis
1.7.1.3. PARTwarehouse
1.7.1.3.1. "Classify part " button in CAD menu/toolbar
1.7.1.3.2. Analysis / duplicate search: Separate filters for search parts and result parts
1.7.1.4. More features
1.7.1.4.1. Program help: changed default source
1.7.2. Release Notes V12.0 SP4
1.8. V12.0 SP3
1.8.1. Features selection V12.0 SP3
1.8.1.1. New project templates for architecture and mechanical
1.8.2. Release Notes V12.0 SP3
1.9. V12.0 SP2
1.9.1. Features selection V12.0 SP2
1.9.1.1. PARTsolutions
1.9.1.1.1. Connected Online Search in parallel
1.9.1.2. eCATALOGsolutions
1.9.1.2.1. PARTproject
1.9.1.2.1.1. Visualisation of diverse auxiliary geometry (spaces) generated from classification data
1.9.1.2.2. PARTproject QA
1.9.1.2.2.1. Handling of Media Variables
1.9.1.2.2.2. Control of CPU resources
1.9.1.2.2.3. Plugins "BIMtest" / "QAchecker"
1.9.1.2.2.3.1. Plugin "BIMtest"
1.9.1.2.2.3.2. Plugin "QAchecker"
1.9.1.2.3. PARTdesigner
1.9.1.2.3.1. Comments in algorithms
1.9.1.2.3.2. Text Feature
1.9.1.3. PART4CAD BIM: New installer
1.9.1.4. CAD / PDM / PLM
1.9.2. Release Notes V12.0 SP2
1.10. V12.0 SP0/SP1
1.10.1. Features selection V12.0 SP0/SP1
1.10.1.1. PARTsolutions
1.10.1.1.1. New Filter Assistant (Facets)
1.10.1.1.2. Full-text search
1.10.1.1.2.1. Enhanced search index
1.10.1.1.2.2. Full-text search: Automatic splitting of search terms
1.10.1.1.2.3. Full text search (ranking)
1.10.1.1.2.4. Full text search: Search for negative values
1.10.1.1.2.5. Full text search: Find order numbers with spaces and special characters
1.10.1.1.2.6. Full text search: Extraction of numbers and zeros from search terms
1.10.1.1.2.7. Strict search!
1.10.1.1.2.8. Exact search {}
1.10.1.1.2.9. Phrase search "" (specific order of terms)
1.10.1.1.2.10. Filter search results - Display operators
1.10.1.1.2.11. Search for values of value range fields
1.10.1.1.2.12. Full text search: Number search with units (explicit and implicit)
1.10.1.1.2.13. Full text search: Indexing of PDF and other documents
1.10.1.1.2.14. Full-text search: Better visibility of the search term in search results
1.10.1.1.2.15. Full text search: wildcard search possible at any position
1.10.1.1.2.16. Full text search: AND and OR - bracket replacement
1.10.1.1.2.17. Language of ERP fields can be configured
1.10.1.1.3. Geometric search (3D): Find geometric variants
1.10.1.1.4. TypeCode/order number search - ignore spaces
1.10.1.1.5. Partial search based on toroidal and spherical surfaces
1.10.1.1.6. 3D view: " Show auxiliary geometry " button
1.10.1.1.7. Rework Partial, Topology, Color Search Index
1.10.1.2. PARTsolutions Admin
1.10.1.2.1. Hint when index is updated in background
1.10.1.2.2. Combined viewer for Geo, Full-text and LinkDB index
1.10.1.2.3. Unify UI configuration
1.10.1.3. eCATALOGsolutions
1.10.1.3.1. PARTproject
1.10.1.3.1.1. Update full-text search index inside PARTproject
1.10.1.3.1.2. Arrange tabs via drag & drop
1.10.1.3.1.3. Create own templates for projects
1.10.1.3.1.4. Multiple selection for context menu commands "Delete project " and "Hide project "
1.10.1.3.1.5. Copy/move multiple projects
1.10.1.3.1.6. Publication status - New tooltips
1.10.1.3.1.7. Context menu command "Open with PARTdesigner "
1.10.1.3.1.8. Export XLIFF for translation
1.10.1.3.1.9. Connection points highlighted and name in tooltip
1.10.1.3.1.10. Edit tables in batch run: Insert sketch
1.10.1.3.1.11. Add keywords in project file
1.10.1.3.1.12. PARTproject: Different display and check-in modes for files in the directory tree
1.10.1.3.1.13. Automatically generated release notes
1.10.1.3.1.14. Fast data copy from one project to another
1.10.1.3.1.15. Rolling bearings: Several technical views
1.10.1.3.1.16. Automatic warning if order number and type code are classified identically
1.10.1.3.1.17. Enhanced sorting options of classes and subclasses
1.10.1.3.1.18. Separate tab page for classification
1.10.1.3.1.19. Classifying: Use of templates and plugins
1.10.1.3.1.20. Classify connection points on assembly level
1.10.1.3.1.21. Classify attachment point: Instance and condition
1.10.1.3.1.22. Map class systems
1.10.1.3.1.23. Verify ECAD classification
1.10.1.3.1.24. Visualization of collision-spaces / working spaces generated from classification data
1.10.1.3.1.25. Classifying characteristic curves
1.10.1.3.2. PARTdesigner
1.10.1.3.2.1. Area attributes: Live selection
1.10.1.3.2.2. Handling improved for many functions
1.10.1.3.2.3. 3D history: Create course... (piping)
1.10.1.3.2.4. 3D history: Wizard for the creation of patterns
1.10.1.3.2.5. 3D History: Sweeps
1.10.1.3.2.5.1. Create sweep via planes
1.10.1.3.2.5.2. Create sweeps with a guiding sketch
1.10.1.3.2.5.2.1. Variant 1: Initially created by guiding sketch only
1.10.1.3.2.5.2.2. Variant 2: Separately created guiding sketch and cross-sectional sketch
1.10.1.3.2.6. 3D history: Blend feature: Live selection of surfaces and edges
1.10.1.3.2.7. 3D history: Copy elements to another layer
1.10.1.3.2.8. 3D History: Filter
1.10.1.3.2.9. 3D History: Condition
1.10.1.3.2.10. 3D view: Tangential plane on round surface
1.10.1.3.2.11. Sketch history: Add radii
1.10.1.3.2.12. Sketcher: Docking window "Edit element "
1.10.1.3.2.13. Sketcher: Tools grouped
1.10.1.3.2.14. Sketcher: Undo/redo function
1.10.1.3.2.15. Sketcher: Quick settings
1.10.1.3.2.16. Sketcher: Display of the scale
1.10.1.3.2.17. Sketcher: Line through 2 points
1.10.1.3.2.18. Sketcher: Group elements into a spline
1.10.1.3.2.19. Sketcher: Circle tangential to 3 circles
1.10.1.3.2.20. Sketcher: Ellipses supported in sketches
1.10.1.3.2.21. Sketcher: Contour offset supported in sketches
1.10.1.3.2.22. Sketcher: Rotate connection points
1.10.1.3.2.23. Sketch history: Icon for rotation axis, pattern and user comments
1.10.1.3.2.24. Marking of circular dependencies in the " Variable structure " graph
1.10.1.3.2.25. Texture labels
1.10.1.3.2.26. Dimensions: New setting option "Always visible " in 3D
1.10.1.3.2.27. Configurator integrated in PARTdesigner
1.10.1.3.2.28. Configurator: Finding variable dependencies in assemblies
1.10.1.3.2.29. Configurator or surface-mounted docking window: Open part for editing
1.10.1.3.3. PARTproject QA
1.10.1.3.3.1. PARTproject QA: Set status only in visible projects
1.10.1.3.3.2. Set QA state for several projects at once
1.10.1.3.3.3. Attached QA documents with "QA" icon
1.10.1.3.3.4. TestMeta is executed in its own "QA check " docking window
1.10.1.3.3.5. New command "Undo changes"
1.10.1.3.4. PARTtemplateDesigner
1.10.1.3.4.1. PARTtemplateDesigner: Images with transparent background
1.10.1.3.4.2. PARTtemplateDesigner: Data sheet - Multi-column automatic entries and individually adjustable column widths
1.10.1.4. PARTwarehouse
1.10.1.4.1. PARTdataCenter
1.10.1.4.2. PLM Synchro / Dashboard: Export report as file
1.10.1.4.3. PLMSynchro: Psol Exporter
1.10.1.4.4. Query Builder embedded in Wizard
1.10.1.4.5. Auto Classification
1.10.1.4.6. PLMsynchro replaces Classimporter and Classification Toolbar
1.10.1.5. New Installer
1.10.1.5.1. Installer für PARTS4CAD Professional
1.10.1.5.2. Installer for PARTS4CAD BIMcatalogs.net
1.10.1.6. 3DFind.it
1.10.1.6.1. 3DFind.it - Call
1.10.1.6.2. 3DFind.it - Benutzeroberfläche
1.10.1.6.3. 3DFind.it - Beispiel von A bis Z
1.10.1.7. More features
1.10.1.7.1. Help via Application Server
1.10.1.7.2. Help (F1): Marked search terms in search result
1.10.1.8. Formats
1.10.1.9. CAD / PDM / PLM
1.10.1.9.1. Open project
1.10.1.9.2. Creo: Piping Export
1.10.1.9.3. NX: Sweep Along Guiding Curve
1.10.1.9.4. Revit: Various export modes
1.10.2. Release Notes V12.00 SP0/SP1
1.10.3. Announcement of discontinuation of products