Chapter 5.  PARTproject

Table of Contents

5.1. Launch PARTproject
5.1.1. License selection dialog box at License Server licensing
5.2. Function
5.2.1. Opening PARTdesigner
5.2.2. License selection dialog box at License Server licensing
5.3. User interface
5.4. Project icons
5.5. Create project - Small example from A to Z
5.5.1. Step 1: Create New directory
5.5.2. Step 2: Create subfolder
5.5.3. Step 3: New project
5.5.4. Step 4: Edit project
5.5.4.1. Create geometry *.3db
5.5.4.2. Create the characteristic attribute table *.tac
5.5.4.3. Create preview image *.png
5.5.5. Step 5: Create Index
5.5.6. Step 6: Test the new project in PARTdataManager
5.5.7. Specifics for project creation in Architecture / BIM catalogs
5.6. Menus
5.6.1. File
5.6.2. Versioning system
5.6.3. ERP
5.6.4. Extras
5.6.4.1. Create offline CD
5.6.4.2. CIP catalog
5.6.4.3. Additional modules
5.6.4.3.1. Collect classification data...
5.6.4.3.2. Map class systems...
5.6.4.3.3. History Analyzer Reports
5.6.4.3.4. VDI Preview
5.6.4.4. Class systems: edit...
5.6.4.5. Class systems: export translations...
5.6.4.6. Class systems: Import translations...
5.6.4.7. Show all toolbars
5.6.4.8. Automatic Class Mapping: Edit...
5.6.4.9. Messages...
5.6.4.10. Preferences...
5.6.4.10.1. General
5.6.4.10.2. 3D view
5.6.4.10.3. Other dialog pages
5.6.5. Window
5.6.6. Help
5.7. Buttons
5.7.1. Default toolbar
5.7.1.1. Text search for part
5.7.1.2. Save
5.7.1.3. Save all Files
5.7.1.4. Update index / Update search index
5.7.1.5. Fetch publication status...
5.7.2. Link database toolbar
5.8. Project selection
5.8.1. Project selection icons
5.8.2. Context menus under Project selection
5.8.2.1. Context menu of the Folder Level
5.8.2.1.1. New directory
5.8.2.1.2. New project
5.8.2.1.3. New link
5.8.2.1.4. Open Windows Explorer
5.8.2.1.5. Update view
5.8.2.1.6. Delete directory
5.8.2.1.7. Rename directory
5.8.2.1.8. Copy directory
5.8.2.1.9. Move directory
5.8.2.1.10. Hide directory / Show folder
5.8.2.1.11. Sort directory
5.8.2.1.12. Test project / Test directory
5.8.2.1.12.1. Tabbed page "General"
5.8.2.1.12.2. Tabbed page "Tests"
5.8.2.1.12.3. Tabbed page "Output"
5.8.2.1.12.4. Tabbed page "Plugins"
5.8.2.1.12.4.1. BIMtest
5.8.2.1.12.4.2. QAchecker
5.8.2.1.12.5. TestMeta run
5.8.2.1.13. Translation
5.8.2.1.13.1. Show translations
5.8.2.1.13.1.1. Translate with DeepL
5.8.2.1.13.2. Add to translation suggestions
5.8.2.1.13.3. Export CSV for translation
5.8.2.1.13.3.1. Preparation - Define catalog language
5.8.2.1.13.3.2. Export CSV file
5.8.2.1.13.3.3. Edit CSV file
5.8.2.1.13.4. Import CSV for translation
5.8.2.1.13.5. Export XLIFF for translation
5.8.2.1.14. Output
5.8.2.1.14.1. CIP catalog
5.8.2.1.14.2. Cip projects in directory
5.8.2.1.14.3. Generate image data/preview images with batch run
5.8.2.1.14.3.1. Generate previews
5.8.2.1.14.3.1.1. Launch
5.8.2.1.14.3.1.2. Preferences
5.8.2.1.14.3.1.3. Alternative: Create preview images externally and then import
5.8.2.1.14.3.2. Export images
5.8.2.1.14.3.2.1. Tabbed page "Default options"
5.8.2.1.14.3.2.2. Tabbed page "View / Export"
5.8.2.1.14.3.2.3. Tabbed page "Extended"
5.8.2.1.14.4. Create previews per line
5.8.2.1.14.5. Generate deeplinks
5.8.2.1.14.6. Write BME catalog
5.8.2.1.14.6.1. Overview
5.8.2.1.14.6.2. Command
5.8.2.1.14.6.3. Profile management
5.8.2.1.14.6.4. Create / Save
5.8.2.1.14.6.5. The dialog pages
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.1. Paths
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.2. Catalog
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.3. Price
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.4. Supplier
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.5. Buyer
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.6. Rules
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.7. Replace
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.8. Settings
5.8.2.1.14.6.5.9. Additional options
5.8.2.1.14.7. Check out projects
5.8.2.1.14.8. Check out catalog
5.8.2.1.14.9. Create CSV table
5.8.2.1.14.10. Create HTML index
5.8.2.1.14.11. Collect classification data...
5.8.2.1.14.12. History analyzer
5.8.2.1.14.13. Project dependencies
5.8.2.1.15. Automation
5.8.2.1.15.1. Batch process all tables in project
5.8.2.1.15.1.1. Add variable / change variable value
5.8.2.1.15.1.2. Change value of variable
5.8.2.1.15.1.3. Replace variable value
5.8.2.1.15.1.4. Delete variables
5.8.2.1.15.1.5. Rename variable
5.8.2.1.15.1.6. Add variables from CSV / change variable values from CSV
5.8.2.1.15.1.7. Input options in field "Name of variable"
5.8.2.1.15.1.8. Use of keywords
5.8.2.1.15.1.9. Insert sketch
5.8.2.1.15.2. Add projects to classification
5.8.2.1.15.3. Batch run classification with plugins
5.8.2.1.15.4. Batch run classification with templates
5.8.2.1.15.5. Equal variables in folder
5.8.2.1.15.6. Change file information into lower case letters
5.8.2.1.15.7. Create standardization system
5.8.2.1.15.8. Create document project
5.8.2.1.15.9. Convert previews...
5.8.2.1.15.10. Import eClass XML file...
5.8.2.1.15.11. Batch import neutral formats (Quick and Simple)
5.8.2.1.15.12. Start PARTinfoTool
5.8.2.1.15.13. Correct color conflicts
5.8.2.1.15.14. Materials made of colors
5.8.2.1.15.15. Convert table to Class 2.0 XML
5.8.2.1.15.16. Connection point type
5.8.2.1.15.17. Pipeline Editor
5.8.2.1.15.18. Add LOD Variables
5.8.2.1.15.19. Modify order number and type code
5.8.2.1.15.20. Batch classification of projects
5.8.2.1.15.21. Classification checker
5.8.2.1.15.22. Correction of the orientation of the connection points
5.8.2.1.15.23. Check connection points for placement and fix them
5.8.2.1.15.24. Connectionpoint Wizard
5.8.2.1.15.25. Set EndOfLife per line
5.8.2.1.15.26. Manage address data
5.8.2.1.15.27. Merge catalog parts
5.8.2.1.15.28. MOVEOLDORDERNO TO CNSORDERNO
5.8.2.1.15.29. Enrich catalog with PDT information
5.8.2.1.15.30. Reverse Search - Resolve check (automatic)
5.8.2.1.15.30.1. Resolve check - Use case
5.8.2.1.15.30.2. Resolve check - Preconditions/Preparations
5.8.2.1.15.30.3. Resolve check - Catalog analysis
5.8.2.1.15.30.4. Resolve check - Activation
5.8.2.1.15.30.5. Resolve check - Analysis after catalog changes
5.8.2.1.15.30.6. Reverse Search – Test Order Number Search
5.8.2.1.15.30.6.1. Functional description
5.8.2.1.15.30.6.2. Preconditions/Preparations
5.8.2.1.15.30.6.3. Example (testing automatically created list)
5.8.2.1.15.30.6.4. Online testing
5.8.2.1.15.30.7. Resolve check - Special notes
5.8.2.1.15.30.8. Resolve check - Config settings
5.8.2.1.15.30.9. Reverse Search - Resolve check (automatic) - Avoid problematic constructs
5.8.2.1.15.31. Enrich the catalog with accessory information
5.8.2.1.15.32. Reverse TypeCode Rule Editor
5.8.2.1.15.32.1. Purpose of Editor
5.8.2.1.15.32.2. Complete process at a glance
5.8.2.1.15.32.3. Start Editor
5.8.2.1.15.32.3.1. Start Editor on "23d-libs" folder
5.8.2.1.15.32.3.2. Start editor on catalog folder
5.8.2.1.15.32.3.3. Start editor on project
5.8.2.1.15.32.3.4. Files/folder created with plugin
5.8.2.1.15.32.4. Dialog areas of Editor
5.8.2.1.15.32.4.1. Variable table
5.8.2.1.15.32.4.2. Variable values
5.8.2.1.15.32.4.3. TypeCode Tester
5.8.2.1.15.32.4.4. "Info" Docking window
5.8.2.1.15.32.4.5. Editor
5.8.2.1.15.32.4.6. Regex tester
5.8.2.1.15.32.5. Menus
5.8.2.1.15.32.5.1. "File" menu
5.8.2.1.15.32.5.2. "Edit" menu
5.8.2.1.15.32.5.3. "Tool" menu
5.8.2.1.15.32.5.4. "Settings" menu
5.8.2.1.15.32.5.5. "View" menu
5.8.2.1.15.32.6. Variable mapping
5.8.2.1.15.32.6.1. Simple variable mapping
5.8.2.1.15.32.6.2. Multiple variable mapping
5.8.2.1.15.32.6.3. Mapping empty string
5.8.2.1.15.33. VDI 3805 Importer
5.8.2.1.15.33.1. Scope of application
5.8.2.1.15.33.2. VDI Wizard
5.8.2.1.15.33.3. Expert settings
5.8.2.1.15.33.4. Precondition for operation
5.8.2.2. Context menu of the Project Level
5.8.2.2.1. Create project template
5.8.2.2.2. Open with PARTdesigner
5.8.2.2.3. Open with PARTdataManager
5.8.2.2.4. Open Explorer
5.8.2.2.5. Delete project
5.8.2.2.6. Rename project
5.8.2.2.7. Copy project
5.8.2.2.8. Move project
5.8.2.2.9. Hide project / Show project
5.8.2.2.10. Find Links
5.8.2.2.11. Copy project data / Insert project data
5.8.2.2.12. Test project
5.8.2.2.13. Translation
5.8.2.2.13.1. Show translations
5.8.2.2.13.2. Export CSV for translation
5.8.2.2.13.3. Import CSV for translation
5.8.2.2.14. Output
5.8.2.2.14.1. Save as CIP
5.8.2.2.14.2. Generate image data/preview images
5.8.2.2.14.3. Create previews per line
5.8.2.2.14.4. Create CSV table
5.8.2.2.14.5. Project dependencies
5.8.2.2.15. Automation
5.8.2.2.15.1. Edit project in batch mode
5.8.2.2.15.2. Add projects to classification
5.8.2.2.15.3. Add LOD Variables
5.8.2.2.15.4. Import address information
5.8.2.2.15.5. Set EndOfLife per line
5.8.2.3. Context menu of the File Level
5.8.2.3.1. Rename file
5.8.2.3.2. Open Windows Explorer
5.9. Settings
5.9.1. Overview on tabbed pages
5.9.2. Tabbed page General
5.9.2.1. Menu item General
5.9.2.1.1. Determination of search variables
5.9.2.2. Menu item Assistant
5.9.2.3. Menu item Variables
5.9.2.3.1. Create variable groups (on catalog level)
5.9.2.3.2. Order/Groups of Variables - Hide columns (variables)
5.9.2.3.3. Columns to sort natural
5.9.2.3.4. Variables containing external references
5.9.2.4. Menu item Settings for the catalog (display on catalog level)
5.9.2.5. Menu item Table filters
5.9.2.6. Menu item PARTserver/PARTcommunity
5.9.2.7. Menu item Color
5.9.2.7.1. Color
5.9.2.8. Menu item Render attributes
5.9.2.8.1. Render material - Functionality
5.9.2.8.1.1. Render Materials for Face attributes
5.9.2.8.2. Render material - Settings
5.9.2.8.3. Rendering matrices
5.9.2.8.3.1. Matrix for attributes "Color" and "Color texture" ("Normalmap")
5.9.2.8.3.2. Matrix for attributes "Percentage Metallic" and "Roughness"
5.9.2.8.3.3. Matrix for Transparency
5.9.2.8.3.4. Legend
5.9.2.8.4. Examples
5.9.2.8.5. Maxwell Render rotation
5.9.2.9. Menu item Alternative 2D size
5.9.2.10. Menu item Dimensioning
5.9.2.11. Menu item Link (display at link projects)
5.9.2.12. Menu item Expiration date (End of Life)
5.9.3. Tabbed page Classification
5.9.4. Tabbed page "Views"
5.9.4.1. Dimensioning views
5.9.4.2. 3D models
5.9.4.3. Variants
5.9.4.3.1. General concept when using variants
5.9.4.3.2. Basic notes
5.9.4.3.3. Example: Variants of Dimensioning views
5.9.4.3.4. Example: Variants of 3D models
5.9.4.3.5. Example: Specifics for project creation especially in Architecture / BIM catalogs
5.9.4.4. 2D derivation
5.9.5. Assign 2D derivation in PARTproject
5.9.6. Tabbed page 2D project
5.9.7. Tabbed page Bitmaps
5.9.8. Tabbed page Roller bearing
5.9.9. Tabbed page Assembly
5.9.10. Tabbed page Variable assignment (project type „Assembly Table“)
5.9.11. Tabbed page Links
5.9.11.1. Simple example without use of dialog areas Variants and Filter
5.9.11.2. Dialog area Variants (optionally)
5.9.11.3. Dialog area Filter (optionally)
5.9.11.4. Dialog area ID (optional)
5.9.12. Tabbed page Translation
5.9.13. Tabbed page Image
5.9.14. Tabbed page Database
5.9.15. Tabbed page Picture file
5.9.16. Tabbed page Table file
5.9.16.1. Set standard table row
5.9.16.2. Mark lines as expired...
5.9.17. Tabbed page Document
5.9.18. Tabbed page "Media variable"
5.9.18.1. Create Media Variables in PARTproject
5.9.18.2. Translate Media Variables
5.9.18.3. Copy (inherit) templates and variable data
5.9.18.3.1. Inherit datasheet PDF template by Copy & Paste
5.9.18.3.2. Copy project data
5.9.18.4. Media Variables for tooltip information on PARTcommunity
5.9.19. Tabbed page History
5.9.20. Tabbed page QA check
5.9.21. Tabbed page Catalog separation
5.9.22. Tabbed page Release Notes
5.9.23. Keys in catalog directory and subdirectories
5.9.23.1. dir.prj
5.9.23.1.1. Keys "CATMETRICS_*"
5.9.23.2. *.qacheck
5.9.23.3. resolvecheck.cfg
5.9.23.4. *.prj (Project files)
5.9.23.4.1. Full-text search: Add keywords in project file
5.9.23.4.2. Full-text search: Indexing PDF and other documents
5.10. Adjust 2D derivations
5.10.1. 2D derivation: Alternative 2D size (shortened)
5.10.1.1. Function
5.10.1.2. Example
5.10.2. 2D derivation: Enhance Default views
5.10.2.1. Create New 2D drawing
5.10.2.1.1. Create drawing
5.10.2.1.2. Save drawing
5.10.2.2. Allocate 2D derivation in PARTproject
5.10.2.3. Display in the PARTdataManager
5.10.2.4. Export into CAD system
5.10.2.5. Add dimensioning directly before transferring to PARTdataManager
5.10.2.6. BMG Layer (DIN4003)
5.11. Create Dimensioning views (Technical details)
5.11.1. Create Dimensioning views with PARTdesigner
5.11.1.1. Select *.3db object
5.11.1.2. Dimensioning *.3db Object
5.11.2. External creation and import/conversion of Dimensioning views
5.12. Classify
5.12.1. Why classifying?
5.12.2. Overview matrix
5.12.3. Classifications
5.12.3.1. Classification (CNS)
5.12.3.1.1. Class "CNSGEOMBASE" -> Feature "CNS_NOSECTION"
5.12.3.1.2. Class "CNSERPBASE" -> Feature "CNS_RAWMATERIAL"
5.12.3.1.3. Class "CNSERPBASE" -> Feature "CNSCERTIFICATEROHS"
5.12.3.1.4. Classifying characteristic curves
5.12.3.1.5. Visualisation of diverse auxiliary geometry (spaces) generated from classification data
5.12.3.1.6. Notifications on changes in classes and attributes
5.12.3.2. Classification (By Categories) - (By Countries) - (By Functionality)
5.12.3.2.1. Preconditions
5.12.3.2.2. Classification (By Categories)
5.12.3.2.3. Classification (By Countries)
5.12.3.2.4. Classification (By Functionality)
5.12.3.2.5. Update Full-text search index
5.12.3.3. Classification (Delivery countries)
5.12.3.4. Classification (Standards)
5.12.4. Simple assigning of important variables to CNS classification
5.12.5. Add projects to classification (context menu)
5.12.5.1. Assignment of classifications and attributes
5.12.5.1.1. Assignment of classes and attributes at project level
5.12.5.1.1.1. Allocate class
5.12.5.1.1.2. Assign Attributes
5.12.5.1.2. Assignment of classification classes and attributes at directory level
5.12.5.1.2.1. Manual Input
5.12.5.1.2.2. Automatic take-over
5.12.5.1.2.3. Use classification from project
5.12.5.2. Index update
5.12.5.3. Classifying own parts
5.12.5.3.1. Value take-over from the Measure dialog window
5.12.5.4. Classify connection points
5.12.6. Batch classification of projects
5.12.7. Classification according to CNSORDERNO / CNSTYPECODE
5.12.7.1. Use of CNSORDERNO and CNSTYPECODE with examples
5.12.7.2. Benefits of classification according to CNSORDERNO and CNSTYPECODE
5.12.7.3. Plugin "Resolve check"
5.12.7.4. Plugin "Batch classification of projects"
5.12.7.5. TestMeta: General for Order number or Type code
5.12.7.6. TestMeta: ReverseConfigs / Reverse Search (automatic)
5.12.7.7. Index order numbers dependent on value ranges
5.12.7.8. Limit resolving of value ranges (yellow fields) via config key
5.12.8. Classifying: Use of templates and plugins
5.12.8.1. Tabbed page Classification: Manage and execute templates
5.12.8.2. Check classification with plugins
5.12.8.2.1. Plugin "Check attribute variables"
5.12.8.3. Edit classification with plugin
5.12.9. Create Published elements (classify connection points)
5.12.9.1. Published elements - Choose connection point
5.12.9.2. Published elements - Choose connection points via formula
5.12.9.3. Published elements - Select sketch
5.12.9.4. Published elements - Select plane
5.12.9.5. Published elements - Select Face
5.12.10. Classify standard parts for placement dialog
5.12.11. Classify threaded connections (own company standards)
5.12.11.1. Connection points at threaded connections
5.12.12. Classify Electrical Parts
5.12.12.1. Align component
5.12.12.1.1. Set Connection point
5.12.12.1.2. Classify Connection point
5.12.12.1.3. General notes regarding part and axis orientation
5.12.12.1.3.1. Project creation
5.12.12.1.3.2. Axes orientation at Q&S import
5.12.12.1.3.3. Manipulation of axes orientation (PARTproject) and part orientation (PARTdesigner)
5.12.12.2. Classification according to IEC Code 81346_2
5.12.12.3. Classification of Electrical Connections [CNS_CP|4|3])
5.12.12.3.1. Classify a terminal - whole procedure
5.12.12.3.2. Connections, IEC function symbols
5.12.12.3.2.1. Connections, functions, IEC symbols in eCl@ss
5.12.12.3.2.1.1. Connections in eCl@ss Advanced
5.12.12.3.2.1.2. Physical connection properties
5.12.12.3.2.1.3. Functions: logical connection properties
5.12.12.3.2.1.4. IEC symbols
5.12.12.3.3. Classify "Equivalent potentials"
5.12.12.3.4. Classification of connectors
5.12.12.3.4.1. Classification: Connectors excluded frames
5.12.12.3.4.1.1. Global classification: Symbol MasterSymbol BlockSymbol (CNSELEK|4)
5.12.12.3.4.1.2. Connector Polarization and Connector Coding (CNSELEK|4)
5.12.12.3.4.2. Classification of frames
5.12.12.4. Functional definitions (electrical)
5.12.12.5. Symbol representations (Circuit symbols) "Advanced"
5.12.12.5.1. Symbol representation and its generalization
5.12.12.5.2. Data model generalized symbol representation / layout
5.12.12.5.3. Preconditions
5.12.12.5.4. Linking of symbol connection and function
5.12.12.5.5. Symbol representation / Layout: Examples
5.12.12.5.5.1. Symbol representation with Phoenix Contact 2903156
5.12.12.5.5.2. Symbols with unipolar representation
5.12.12.5.5.3. Symbol library
5.12.12.5.5.4. Layout as additional export format
5.12.12.6. Using symbol libraries
5.12.12.7. Classify Mounting Points (Mounting Point [CNS_CP|4|6] and Mounting Description [CNS_CP|4|7])
5.12.12.8. Classification of cables
5.12.12.8.1. Overview on CNS cable classification
5.12.12.8.2. Definition of the single cable elements in linear form
5.12.12.8.3. Recursive hierarchical connection of single cable elements
5.12.12.9. Classification of general connections / Subcircuits
5.12.12.10. Accessory parts (Associated Part [CNSELEK|5|4])
5.12.12.10.1. Accessory parts in eClass Advanced
5.12.12.10.1.1. Set links to accessory parts in PARTsolutions
5.12.12.11. Visualization of collision rooms generated from classification data
5.12.12.12. General rules
5.12.12.12.1. Conditional connection points
5.12.12.12.2. Classify by using a prefix or regular expression
5.12.12.12.3. Simple Assemblies
5.12.12.13. Additional information
5.12.12.14. Provided CNS classes
5.12.12.15. Mapping between eCl@ss and CNS classification
5.12.12.16. Classify electrical parts: Additional modules
5.12.12.16.1. Connectionpoint Wizard
5.12.12.16.2. Enrich catalog with PDT information
5.12.12.16.2.1. Electro Wizard
5.12.12.16.2.2. Information for modeling
5.12.12.16.3. Electrical classification import/export
5.12.12.16.4. Verify classification
5.12.12.16.5. Create class system for filters (Plugin)
5.12.12.16.5.1. Function
5.12.12.16.5.2. Requirements / settings / notes
5.12.12.16.5.3. Process
5.12.12.16.5.4. Evaluation
5.12.12.17. Classification certification levels
5.12.12.17.1. BMEcatIdentifier - Component Type - Certification level
5.12.12.18. Article data Multi CAE – Depending on product
5.12.12.19. Classify Electrical Parts - Tutorial
5.12.12.19.1. Connection points in general
5.12.12.19.1.1. Conditional connection points
5.12.12.19.1.2. Classify by using a prefix or regular expression
5.12.12.19.1.2.1. Classify a number of connection points in the same way
5.12.12.19.1.2.2. Classify groups of patterns
5.12.12.19.2. Defining the device orientation
5.12.12.19.3. Device type determination
5.12.12.19.3.1. Classify device type according to eClass
5.12.12.19.3.2. Classify device type according to CNS classification -> IEC Code 81346_2
5.12.12.19.4. Set Electrical Connections (CNS_CP|4|3) exemplified with a terminal
5.12.12.19.5. Class "Electrical Connection" (CNS_CP|4|3) -> Attribute "Connection EclassSymbolMap"
5.12.12.19.6. Class "Electrical Connection" (CNS_CP|4|3) -> Attribute "Connection Name Equivalences"
5.12.12.19.7. Particularities at connectors
5.12.12.19.7.1. Unique "Identifier"
5.12.12.19.7.2. Connector Symbol (CNSELEK|4)
5.12.12.19.7.3. Frames
5.12.12.19.8. Mounting Description (CNS_CP|4|7)
5.12.12.19.9. Mounting Point (CNS_CP|4|6)
5.12.12.19.10. Associated Part [CNSELEK|5|4]
5.12.12.19.11. Test in PARTdataManager
5.12.12.19.12. Most frequent error sources
5.12.12.19.12.1. Error source 1 - Missing global symbol
5.12.12.19.12.2. Error source 2 - Missing or wrong internal references
5.12.12.19.12.3. Error source 3 - Wrong configuration of interface
5.12.12.20. NX: Routing Electrical
5.12.12.20.1. Mapping NX attributes - PSOL attributes
5.12.12.20.2. Classification attributes in NX
5.12.12.20.3. Multiports
5.12.12.20.4. Preconditions
5.12.13. Classify BIM Parts
5.12.13.1. Symbol or Layout Representation in BIM Field
5.12.13.2. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats" (manually)
5.12.13.3. Classify symbols (DXF/DWG) as "Additional export formats" (automated)
5.12.13.4. Design instruction for the creation of symbols
5.12.13.5. Classify tender texts: General approach
5.12.13.5.1. GAEB
5.12.13.5.2. ÖNORM
5.12.14. Piping Classification
5.12.14.1. Classes
5.12.14.1.1. Class "CNSPIPING"
5.12.14.1.2. Class "CNSPIPECONNECTOR_ROUND"
5.12.14.2. Classify
5.12.14.2.1. Classify part
5.12.14.2.2. Classify connection points
5.12.14.3. Special notes for modeling
5.12.14.4. Sample parts
5.12.14.5. Configuration (NX)
5.12.14.5.1. Preconditions
5.12.14.5.2. PSOL configuration steps
5.12.14.5.3. NX Configuration Steps
5.12.14.6. Use parts in NX
5.12.14.6.1. Design parts in NX via path structure and "Stock" function
5.12.14.6.2. Place PARTsolutions part manually
5.12.14.6.3. CADENAS Routing Parts
5.12.14.6.4. Check port attributes
5.12.14.6.5. Transfer additional classification attributes
5.12.14.7. Use parts in Creo
5.12.15. Apply own Class system
5.12.15.1. Call
5.12.15.2. Create class system
5.12.15.3. Edit class system
5.12.15.3.1. Building/editing class system
5.12.15.3.2. Adjust sorting of classes and subclasses
5.12.15.3.3. Create / edit attributes
5.12.15.4. Classify part / edit attributes
5.12.15.4.1. Index update
5.12.15.4.2. Assign class
5.12.15.4.3. Edit attributes
5.12.15.4.4. Index update
5.12.15.5. Own classes in PARTdataManager
5.12.15.5.1. Selection via "Classes" tabbed page
5.12.15.5.2. Part information
5.12.15.5.3. Show class variables in the column header of the table
5.12.15.6. Class systems: export translations...
5.12.15.7. Class systems: Import translations...
5.12.16. Map class systems...
5.12.16.1. Overview
5.12.16.2. Create new mapping
5.12.16.2.1. Configure mapping strategy
5.12.16.2.1.1. Levenshtein strategy
5.12.16.2.1.2. eClass upgrade strategy
5.12.16.3. Edit mapping
5.12.16.4. Map class systems: Example
5.12.17. Automatic Class Mapping: Edit...
5.12.18. Collect classification data...
5.13. Create catalogs - Quick & Simple
5.13.1. Licensing issues
5.13.2. Prepare catalog data (provided by customer as standard)
5.13.3. Import data / Create catalog
5.13.4. Settings via configuration file
5.13.5. Post-processing
5.14. Special batch processes
5.14.1. Revit: Create specific rfa files from projects by using a filter
5.14.1.1. Precondition - Environment settings
5.14.1.2. PS3 batch export in PARTproject
5.14.1.3. Splitting up the files based on Revit families (optionally)
5.14.1.4. Conversion from PS3 to RFA
5.15. Embed use cases in PARTdataManager / PARTcommunity
5.16. Tips and Tricks
5.16.1. Rename variables

In this chapter you will find a detailed description of the individual functions and comprehensive subjects.