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The docking window Assembly serves the part selection and shows the assembly structure.
At each connection point (x), assembly components can be inserted. In the 3D view, they are depicted as little green pyramid icons.
If there are parts available for inserting, the window appears split and the right half shows the possible parts. You can select one with single-click or alternatively via context menu command. If there is only one part available, "(ex.)" with the meaning "exclusive" is displayed behind the part name. If there are several parts available, the addition "(ex.)" is missing.
Build up the configuration by alternating click on listed part and table row (if there is more than one). If there is only one table row, the part is immediately integrated.
When using templates an assembly is immediately loaded, partly or completely. More information on this can be found under Section 7.13.2.1, “Configuration and Template ”.
You can see how the single parts are connected among each other.
The assembly is shown as root element, below the dummy starter part and the pendent single parts.
When selecting the dummy starter part or any other part, the corresponding table is also displayed. When selecting different characteristics the 3D view is automatically adjusted.
Different text colors bring additional information.
Red: The part isn't uniquely determined yet. Select a table row.
Green: There are parts available, however, none is selected yet.
Orange: A part is already inserted, however, there are still more parts available.
Black: The assembly is completed.
Gray: These elements should not be used to build the assembly, though it's possible in principle.
In fact, such parts can be called and integrated in the assembly, however, their automatic calculation (dimensioning) is not always clear towards starter or neighbor element!
Example: A faulty part is marked with a red X. If the connection points can be calculated anyway, they are depicted in gray text color.
