- 3.1.1. Functional range
- 3.1.2. Call PARTdataManager
- 3.1.3. License selection dialog box at License Server licensing
- 3.1.4. From part selection to export with the help of two little examples
- 3.1.5. User interface
- 3.1.6. Search and Part Selection
- 3.1.6.1. Search and Part Selection at a glance
- 3.1.6.2. Custom selection...
- 3.1.6.3. Search for Parts | Part families and Parts
- 3.1.6.4. Search methods
- 3.1.6.4.1. When to take which search method?
- 3.1.6.4.2. Filter (Faceted search)
- 3.1.6.4.3. Full-text search
- 3.1.6.4.3.1. Full-text search example
- 3.1.6.4.3.2. Full-text search: Search options in detail
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.1. Search with one single term
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.2. Singular - Plural
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.3. Multiple terms
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.4. Search with combination of terms and variable values
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.5. Search only with variable values
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.6. Exact search {}
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.7. Strict search !
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.8. Phrase search "" (exact order of terms)
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.9. Wildcard search *
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.10. Leading zeros in part numbers
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.11. Search for negative values
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.12. Number search with units (explicitly and implicitly)
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.13. Logical operators
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.14. Mixture of AND and OR - Parentheses
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.15. Topological measures of length
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.16. Search options with ERP integration
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.17. Wildcard query for a whole directory
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.18. Background information
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.18.1. Automatic splitting of search terms
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.18.2. Toleration of wrong divisions in strings
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.18.3. Ranking
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.18.4. Find order numbers with empty spaces and special characters
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.18.5. Extraction of zeros from search terms
- 3.1.6.4.3.2.18.6. Search for values of value range fields
- 3.1.6.4.3.3. What is searched?
- 3.1.6.4.3.4. Automatic phrase completions
- 3.1.6.4.3.5. Full-text search supplemented with synonyms
- 3.1.6.4.3.6. Full-text search in link database using ERP integration
- 3.1.6.4.4. Search for Order number or type code
- 3.1.6.4.5. Variables search
- 3.1.6.4.6. Geometric search (3D)
- 3.1.6.4.7. Sketch search (2D)
- 3.1.6.4.8. Color Search
- 3.1.6.4.9. Search for unmachined parts
- 3.1.6.4.10. Partial search
- 3.1.6.4.10.1. Requirements
- 3.1.6.4.10.2. Partial search: The most important at a glance
- 3.1.6.4.10.3. Tabbed page "Projects"
- 3.1.6.4.10.4. Tabbed page "3D files"
- 3.1.6.4.10.5. Partial search in CAD
- 3.1.6.4.10.6. Partial search: Examples of use
- 3.1.6.4.10.6.1. Partial search: Search for multiple planar faces and their relation
- 3.1.6.4.10.6.2. Partial search : Search for a face including inner contour with a complex shape
- 3.1.6.4.10.6.3. Partial search : Search for a hole pattern by selecting a face
- 3.1.6.4.10.6.4. Partial search : Search for negative parts
- 3.1.6.4.10.6.5. Partial search : Search for letters
- 3.1.6.4.10.6.6. Partial search: Ignore cylinder lengths
- 3.1.6.4.10.6.7. Partial search : Different similarities with or without consideration the geometrical arrangement
- 3.1.6.4.10.7. Quality of topology information/features
- 3.1.6.4.11. Classification 2.0 search
- 3.1.6.4.12. Topology search
- 3.1.6.4.12.1. Topology search: The most important at a glance
- 3.1.6.4.12.2. Topology search: Search results
- 3.1.6.4.12.3. Topology search - Settings in detail
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.1. Size
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.2. Area/Volume
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.3. Symmetry
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.4. Material
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.5. Cylinder
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.6. Cone
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.7. Torus
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.8. Sphere
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.9. Hole
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.10. Rectangular Slot
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.11. Slotted Hole
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.12. Curved Slot
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.13. Linear Hole Pattern
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.14. Linear Slot Pattern
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.15. Linear Rectangular Slot Pattern
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.16. Circular Hole Pattern
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.17. Curved Slot Pattern
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.18. Distance between Planes
- 3.1.6.4.12.3.19. Angles between Planes
- 3.1.6.4.13. Part selection via index tree
- 3.1.6.4.14. "Delivery country" as filter
- 3.1.6.4.15. Filter assistants
- 3.1.6.4.16. Web assistant (provided by customer)
- 3.1.6.5. Search templates: Save / load
- 3.1.6.6. Start search / Start Cloud Navigator / Start Cloud Map
- 3.1.6.7. Search results
- 3.1.6.7.1. Display mode
- 3.1.6.7.2. Columns show/hide
- 3.1.6.7.3. Filter
- 3.1.6.7.4. Icons and messages
- 3.1.6.7.5. Save search results: in favorites / in file
- 3.1.6.7.6. Suggested corrections for typing errors e.g. - Did you mean
- 3.1.6.7.7. "Related results" - Specify / broaden search
- 3.1.6.7.8. Sort table lines
- 3.1.6.7.9. Start search in new tab from context menu
- 3.1.6.7.10. Actions (context menu commands / buttons)
- 3.1.6.8. Catalog, project and part information
- 3.1.6.9. Part selection with ERP integration
- 3.1.6.10. Part comparison
- 3.1.6.11. Cloud Navigator
- 3.1.6.12. Context menu commands
- 3.1.7. Part view
- 3.1.7.1. Determine characteristic in "Table" view
- 3.1.7.1.1. Full-text search in table
- 3.1.7.1.2. Show/hide variable groups
- 3.1.7.1.3. Call Table settings
- 3.1.7.1.4. Columns with value range fields
- 3.1.7.1.5. Preview images adjustable in size
- 3.1.7.1.6. Show preview images per line in Part view
- 3.1.7.1.7. Show graphics in table
- 3.1.7.1.8. Ascending/descending column sorting
- 3.1.7.1.9. Adjust column width
- 3.1.7.1.10. Show topology variables in table
- 3.1.7.1.11. Filter table
- 3.1.7.1.11.1. Filter table by search
- 3.1.7.1.11.2. Filter table via input fields in column header
- 3.1.7.1.11.3. Table filtered by Accessory part
- 3.1.7.1.11.4. Use preferred rows filter
- 3.1.7.1.11.5. Example: Using filters
- 3.1.7.1.11.6. Parts that should be avoided
- 3.1.7.1.11.7. DIN 962 option
- 3.1.7.1.11.8. Hide columns
- 3.1.7.1.12. Additional information /-functions
- 3.1.7.1.13. Material selection
- 3.1.7.2. Determine characteristic in "Vertical" view
- 3.1.7.3. Determine characteristic in 3D view
- 3.1.7.4. Docking window "Links"
- 3.1.7.5. Docking window "Assembly"
- 3.1.7.6. Docking window "3D view"
- 3.1.7.6.1. 3D view Toolbar
- 3.1.7.6.2. Determine Level of Detail
- 3.1.7.6.3. Measurement of 3D parts
- 3.1.7.6.4. Measuring grid
- 3.1.7.6.5. Show Dimensionings
- 3.1.7.6.6. Change characteristic via dimension labels
- 3.1.7.6.7. Define section cut...
- 3.1.7.6.8. Part designation (Standard name [NB] / BOM name [LINA])
- 3.1.7.7. Docking window "Technical details"
- 3.1.7.8. Docking window "Part information"
- 3.1.7.9. Docking window "Topology information "
- 3.1.7.10. Docking window "RFQ" (Request for Quotation)
- 3.1.8. Export to CAD (with and without interface)
- 3.1.9. Export into different file formats (without PARTsolutions interface)
- 3.1.9.1. Export 3D formats
- 3.1.9.1.1. "Views" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.2. "Filter" -> Geometry tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.3. "Export options" tabbed page -> Insertion position, Options , Layer settings
- 3.1.9.1.4. "Export options" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.5. "Export options" tabbed page -> Export accuracy
- 3.1.9.1.6. "Transformation" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.7. "Reduction" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.8. "Export options" tabbed page -> Insert in CAD automatically
- 3.1.9.1.9. "Cross-section" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.10. "NX" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.11. "File" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.12. "General" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.13. "SAT" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.14. "STEP" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.15. "Import PS3" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.1.16. Import via Macro
- 3.1.9.2. Export 2D formats
- 3.1.9.2.1. "Views" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.2.2. Tabbed page "Filter" - Unit conversion
- 3.1.9.2.3. "Layers" and "Export options" tabbed page - AutoCAD DWG 2D
- 3.1.9.2.4. "Export options" tabbed page - DWF 2D
- 3.1.9.2.5. "EPS Drawing Options" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.2.6. "Export options" tabbed page - ME10 MI 2D
- 3.1.9.2.7. "Export options" tabbed page - Microstation DGN 2D
- 3.1.9.2.8. "Export options" tabbed page - SVG 2D
- 3.1.9.2.9. "Export options" tabbed page - DXF 2D (binary)
- 3.1.9.3. Export Image formats
- 3.1.9.3.1. BMP GIF JPEG PNG TIFF
- 3.1.9.3.2. Animated GIF
- 3.1.9.3.3. Maxwell Render 3D
- 3.1.9.3.4. POV-Ray 3D
- 3.1.9.4. Export "Others" formats
- 3.1.9.4.1. Export in AVI format
- 3.1.9.4.2. Export GAEB 90 / GAEB DA XML format
- 3.1.9.4.3. Export PDF (U3D) format
- 3.1.9.4.4. Export PDF datasheet
- 3.1.9.4.5. Export PDT
- 3.1.9.4.6. Export QR code
- 3.1.9.4.7. eClass Advanced
- 3.1.9.4.8. Export further "Others" formats
- 3.1.9.4.8.1. "Export options" tabbed page -> Export accuracy
- 3.1.9.4.8.2. "Cross-section" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.4.8.3. "Transformation" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.4.8.4. "Reduction" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.4.8.5. "Filter" -> Geometry tabbed page
- 3.1.9.4.8.6. "Collada options " tabbed page
- 3.1.9.4.8.7. "WebGL Html" tabbed page
- 3.1.9.5. Export in transfer formats
- 3.1.10. Create 2D derivation
- 3.1.10.1. "2D view" dialog box
- 3.1.10.1.1. Standard views
- 3.1.10.1.2. Combination views
- 3.1.10.1.3. Settings / visibility
- 3.1.10.1.4. Alternative 2D size Optimize drawing view on paper size /
- 3.1.10.1.5. Add dimensioning in PARTdataManager before the export
- 3.1.10.1.6. Transfer special derivations or technical views to CAD system
- 3.1.10.2. "Choose view to pass..." dialog box
- 3.1.10.3. Exporting the 2D drafting
- 3.1.10.4. Context menu and buttons "2D view" window
- 3.1.11. PARTdataManager – ERP/PDM extensions
- 3.1.11.1. ERP toolbar
- 3.1.11.2. Enhanced search possibilities with ERP integration
- 3.1.11.3. Database login…
- 3.1.11.4. User and role display in status bar
- 3.1.11.5. Classify project
- 3.1.11.6. Columns with colored background for ERP and PDM data
- 3.1.11.7. Hiding columns
- 3.1.11.8. Status colors for catalog index
- 3.1.11.9. Status indicating bitmaps for table view (Status light)
- 3.1.11.10. Additional information in directory tree
- 3.1.11.11. Request ERP number per e-mail
- 3.1.11.12. Display filtered tree
- 3.1.11.13. Sorting of search results
- 3.1.11.14. Line sorting in PARTdataManager
- 3.1.11.15. "Assembly" Window - Bill of material Window
- 3.1.11.16. Show CAD documents (PDM-ID) in PARTdataManager
- 3.1.12. Document scan / Analyses
- 3.1.13. Purchineering | Duplicates Report | Unmachined / Finished part report
- 3.1.13.1. Purchineering
- 3.1.13.1.1. License
- 3.1.13.1.2. Call
- 3.1.13.1.3. Labeling
- 3.1.13.1.4. Make or Buy report
- 3.1.13.1.5. "Find suppliers" report
- 3.1.13.1.6. "Cost mockup" report
- 3.1.13.1.7. Find Supplier branches
- 3.1.13.1.8. Kanban Report
- 3.1.13.1.9. Setting options for "Make or Buy", "Find suppliers", "Cost mockup"
- 3.1.13.1.10. Icons in "Make or Buy", "Find suppliers", "Cost mockup", "Unmachined / Finished part report"
- 3.1.13.1.11. Buttons
- 3.1.13.2. Duplicates Report
- 3.1.13.3. Unmachined / Finished part report
- 3.1.13.3.1. Unmachined / Finished part report: Functional description
- 3.1.13.3.2. Unmachined / Finished part report: Procedure
- 3.1.13.3.3. Unmachined / Finished part report: Create new report - different call options
- 3.1.13.3.4. Unmachined / Finished part report: Setting options
- 3.1.13.3.5. Unmachined / Finished part report: Example with "Filter for results" and "Custom variables"
- 3.1.13.3.6. Unmachined / Finished part report: Open existing reports
- 3.1.13.3.7. Unmachined / Finished part report: Licenses and packages
- 3.1.13.4. General on all kinds of reports
- 3.1.14. Analysis
- 3.1.14.1. Make or Buy, Cost mockup and Suppliers Analysis
- 3.1.14.2. Duplicate Analysis
- 3.1.14.3. Basics concerning all analyses
- 3.1.14.3.1. License
- 3.1.14.3.2. Precondition
- 3.1.14.3.3. Summary Docking window
- 3.1.14.3.4. Search part
- 3.1.14.3.5. Part comparison and different functions
- 3.1.14.3.6. PARTdataManager: Running report generations on server
- 3.1.14.3.7. Manage analyses - Call up created analyses later
- 3.1.14.3.8. Export
- 3.1.14.3.9. Administrative settings
- 3.1.15. Configurations and templates
- 3.1.16. Catalog Feedback
- 3.1.17. Local Settings - Examples
- 3.1.18. Legend: Used icons on catalog, directory, project level and part view
- 3.1.19. Reference part
- 3.1.19.1. Toolbars
- 3.1.19.2. Menus
- 3.1.19.2.1. File menu
- 3.1.19.2.2. Export menu
- 3.1.19.2.3. ERP menu
- 3.1.19.2.4. View menu
- 3.1.19.2.5. Table menu
- 3.1.19.2.6. Configurator menu
- 3.1.19.2.7. Extras menu
- 3.1.19.2.7.1. PARTupdate
- 3.1.19.2.7.2. PARTadmin
- 3.1.19.2.7.3. PARTbom
- 3.1.19.2.7.4. Bill of material
- 3.1.19.2.7.5. Physical properties of the part
- 3.1.19.2.7.6. Purchineering
- 3.1.19.2.7.7. Duplicates Report
- 3.1.19.2.7.8. Search for unmachined parts
- 3.1.19.2.7.9. Report generations on server...
- 3.1.19.2.7.10. Send to Sunglass server
- 3.1.19.2.7.11. Connect assemblies automatically
- 3.1.19.2.7.12. Start VBS/VBB script...
- 3.1.19.2.7.13. Open part by MIDENT
- 3.1.19.2.7.14. Settings...
- 3.1.19.2.8. Window menu
- 3.1.19.2.9. Help menu
- 3.1.19.3. Search functions
- 3.1.19.4. Docking windows (Standard)
- 3.1.19.5. Docking windows (Extras)
- 3.1.19.6. Context menus
- 3.1.19.6.1. Context menu commands Part selection
- 3.1.19.6.1.1. Context menu commands - Examples
- 3.1.19.6.1.2. Context menu commands in detail
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.1. Open
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.2. Versions
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.3. Go to class
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.4. Part information
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.5. Release Notes
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.6. Search in the catalog / Search in directory
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.7. Part comparison
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.8. Sort by geometric similarity
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.9. Geometrical search for this part
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.10. Partial search for this part
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.11. Sketch search for this part
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.12. Cloud Navigation Search
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.13. Purchineering
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.14. Duplicates Report
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.15. Unmachined / Finished part report
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.16. Price search...
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.17. Add to favorites
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.18. Copy
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.19. Copy projects to the clipboard
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.20. Hide project / Hide directory
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.21. Rename directory
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.22. Create new directory
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.23. Create document project
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.24. Analysis
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.25. Generate image data/preview images with batch run
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.26. Edit with PARTproject
- 3.1.19.6.1.2.27. Catalog Feedback
- 3.1.19.6.2. Context menu commands Part view
- 3.1.19.6.2.1. Overview
- 3.1.19.6.2.2. Context menu commands in docking window "3D view"
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.1. Zoom all
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.2. Transfer to PARTbom/ Selected parts
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.3. Transparency
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.4. Part comparison
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.5. Animation / Set rotation center
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.6. Views
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.7. Normal to face
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.8. Enter rotation angle
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.9. Define section cut...
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.10. Measurement of 3D parts
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.11. Measuring grid
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.12. Print
- 3.1.19.6.2.2.13. Specific commands for assemblies
- 3.1.19.6.2.3. Context menu commands in docking window "2D derivation"
- 3.1.19.6.2.4. Context menu command in docking window "Technical details"
- 3.1.19.6.2.5. Context menu commands in docking window "Links"
- 3.1.19.6.2.6. Context menu commands in docking window "Table"
- 3.1.19.6.2.7. Context menu commands in docking window "Assembly"
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