2.6.2.  Insert from the standard and purchased parts library via "PARTdataManager"
2.6.2.3.  "On surface "
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2.6.2.3.  "On surface "

[Note]Note

Placement of a part on a planar face.

The placement is performed orthogonal on the touched point of the planar face. All required placement constraints are automatically created.

The On surface method method is suitable for screws, for example.

Initial situation:

The buttons below to confirm the placement are still inactive. By clicking on you can cancel the placement action.

The buttons below to confirm the placement are still inactive. By clicking on The buttons below to confirm the placement are still inactive. By clicking on you can cancel the placement action. you can cancel the placement action.

  1. Click on the To area [On surface] button.

    -> The 3D view in the placement dialog now shows the possible connection points. (If several connection points are possible, corresponding information is displayed in the placement dialog)

    -> In the placement dialog on the Graphics tab page, you will find 3D images of the component or technical views (if available).

    Example: Determine insertion point on surface

    Example: Determine insertion point on surface

  2. Select a point on an area [Select point on surface].

    [Note]Note

    CAD-specific dialogs may also be displayed, making the placement dialog inactive.

  3. Click on Place once or Place multiple times [Place multiple] .

    -> The bolt is placed.

    Screw placed on surface

    Screw placed on surface

    [Note]Note

    Possibly the insertion is effected by interaction with another dialog and then can be dropped here.

  4. Optionally make further placements or close placement dialog

    Place multiple times [Place multiple] (and leave dialog open)
    Place once (and close dialog)
    Close dialog (without placement)

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